Other Items Considered by the Committee
(a)1999-2003 Capital Works Program.
The Economic Development Committee reports having made the following recommendations to the Budget
Committee with respect to the 1999-2003 Capital Works Program:
(1)that City Council deem that physical improvements within the City's Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) are
in the City's best interests in developing its economic, cultural and tourism objectives;
(2)that City Council support the former City of Toronto Council's practice of cost-shared capital funding for
improving the City's commercial streets within BIAs for special streetscape improvements on a 50:50 basis;
(3)that City Council increase the Chief Administrative Officer's 1999 funding recommendations for BIAs capital
cost-shared projects by $196,850.00 (net) in the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department's
Capital Budget;
(4)that all public proposals and policies to be considered by City Council within the BIAs be reviewed by the local
BIAs and/or the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) so as to provide community input
on such proposals and policies;
(5)that TABIA be included in the development of any future cost-shared program proposals with other levels of
Government for improving the streetscape within BIAs;
(6)that $50,000.00 be approved for environmental testing and preliminary design work for the St. James Town
Community Centre and that this amount be reimbursed fully from the Section 37 funding source;
(7)that $350,000.00 for design fees for the St. James Town Community Centre be approved and that this money be
spent when Section 37 funding has been received;
(8)that the $270,000.00 funding for industrial and commercial revitalization areas be reinstated in the 1999
Capital Budget for economic development, that $150,000.00 of this funding be designated for the Black Creek
Business Revitalization Program, and that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
report directly to the Budget Committee on the implications and benefits of this reinstatement; and
(9)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to give a comprehensive
presentation to a future meeting of the Economic Development Committee on the role of BIAs and their programs.
(i)(November 9, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer respecting the 1999-2003 Capital Works Program;
providing an overview of the Capital Budget process; and summarizing the various issues and challenges currently faced
by the City;
(ii)(November 11, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer proposing a preliminary capital financing plan
for the 1999-2003 Capital Works Program;
(iii)(December 2, 1998) from Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Black Creek Business Area Association, requesting allocation of
funding to the Industrial Area Revitalization Program;
(iv)(November 27, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, York-Humber, requesting allocation of funding for the
revitalization of the Black Creek Business Area;
(v)(December 7, 1998) from Mr. Tom Wilson, York Association of Industry & Commerce, expressing support for
continuing the Industrial Area Revitalization; and
(vi)(undated) from Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee, forwarding a submission and the
following recommendations from the Economic Development Committee:
"(1)That Toronto Economic Development Committee (TEDC) work with the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, local BIAs,
and other business groups to ensure the safety and enjoyment of pedestrians by developing retail- and pedestrian-friendly
streets throughout the City of Toronto.
(2)That TEDC immediately establish a small working group with the Toronto Pedestrian Committee (TPC) to accomplish
this with the help of appropriate staff.
(3)(a)That TEDC request its staff, in conjunction with TPC staff, to prepare a report on the importance of
pedestrianisation to the economic development of Toronto before March 1999. This report should draw upon the Moving
the Economy Conference (its Action Plan and International Inventory of Success Stories) and the work of the Green
Tourism Association.
(b)That this report form the basis of a vigorous City Council policy on pedestrianisation as a tool for Toronto's economic
growth so that Councillors may help Toronto become a world leader in this field.";
(vii)(December 9, 1998) from Councillor McConnell requesting the Committee's support for prioritizing the St. James
Town Community Centre; and
(viii)(December 10, 1998) from Ms. Evelyn Garratt requesting the Committee's support for prioritizing the St. James
Town Community Centre.
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The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
St. James Town Community Centre:
-S/Insp. Bill Blair, Metro Police, 51 Division;
-Ms. Pat Cepin;
-Ms. Precy Betran;
-Ms. Carla Rubio, Silayan Filipino Community Centre;
-Mr. Bill Graham, M.P. Toronto Centre-Rosedale, Ontario;
-Ms. Evelyn Garratt;
B.I.A. Cost Sharing:
-Mr. Alex Ling, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA);
Transportation and Pedestrianisation:
-Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee;
-Dr. Lucie Maillette, Skills Development Programme for Sustainable Transportation;
Black Creek Business Area Association:
-Mr. Lorne Berg, Black Creek Business Area Association;
Kennedy Road B.I.A.:
-Mr. Lionel Miskin, General Manager, Shanemark Management & Investments Inc.; and
West Junction B.I.A. Facade Program:
-Mr. Henry Calderon, Project Director, West Toronto Junction Team.
(b)Film Permit Issuance - Review of Practices, Procedures,
Policies and By-laws.
The Economic Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of this matter and requested the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report on the following suggested motions of
Councillor Flint for consideration at the Committee's next meeting on January 15, 1999:
"(1)That the report (September 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
as amended by his further report of (November 13, 1998) be amended by adding to Recommendation (1) a
directive that affected Ward Councillor(s) be notified of each film location application prior to any permit being
issued;
(2)that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report back to the
Committee on the issue of location film permit fees and that such report be guided by the principle that
administration/promotion of location filming in Toronto shall be self-sustaining; and
(3)that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism explore the possibility of any excess
film permit revenues being directed towards the subsidization of recreational user fees in high-need areas."
(i)(September 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, reporting on an
overview of the importance of the film industry to the economy of the City, outlining one unified By-law and
comprehensive guidelines to regulate the use of public property for location filming, and recommending that:
(1)the Economic Development Committee endorse the attached Guidelines for Filming in the City of Toronto and City of
Toronto Code of Conduct for Cast and Crew. (Appendices 1 and 2);
(2)film location permitting for Toronto be coordinated by the Toronto Film and Television Office in Economic
Development with decision making remaining decentralized;
(3)the Economic Development Committee endorse the attached By-law (Appendix 3) and recommend that the City
Solicitor be authorized to introduce the necessary Bill in Council go give effect thereto; and
(4)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism report back as necessary on future developments
in the film and television sector including any operational requirements; and
(ii)(November 13, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing revised
filming guidelines.
(c)Sulphur in Fuels - Toronto's Fuel Purchase Program.
The Economic Development Committee reports having recommended the adoption of the joint report (October 9,
1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Medical Officer of Health and the Director, Fleet
Management Services and forwarded its action in this respect to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee for
its December 15, 1998 meeting.
(i)(November 16, 1998) from the City Clerk advising the Economic Development Committee that the Corporate Services
Committee on November 9, 1998:
(1)submitted the communication (October 19, 1998) from the City Clerk respecting Sulphur in Fuels to the Strategic
Policies and Priorities Committee, without recommendation; and
(2)forwarded a copy of the aforementioned communication to the Economic Development Committee for consideration
and report thereon to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee; and
(ii)submission from the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPP), titled "Sulphur in Gasolines".
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Mr. T.R. (Bob) Clapp, Vice President, Ontario Region, Canadian Petroleum Products Institute, appeared before the
Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.
(d)Harmonization of User Fees.
The Economic Development Committee reports having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism and requested him to report further to the Committee's next meeting on
January 15, 1999.
(i)(November 25, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding to the Economic Development Committee the action of the User
Fee Committee on November 24, 1998, and recommending:
(1)(a)Policy Principles
-Recreation programs are important municipal services which contribute significant personal, social, economic and
environmental benefits which enhance the well-being of Toronto citizens, their neighbourhoods and the local economy;
-the City of Toronto shall ensure all residents year-round accessibility to high quality community recreation and leisure
programs regardless of their ability to pay;
-the City of Toronto shall ensure equity and fairness to taxpayers and contribute to the long term vitality of public
recreation services provided by the City and the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors;
-the City of Toronto shall encourage maximum opportunity for the enjoyable, healthful, satisfying and creative use of
leisure time;
(b)Policy Elements
-Client and taxpayers at the forefront of pricing decisions;
-consistency City-wide;
-quality service standards not influenced by user fees;
-accessibility strategies;
-price based on benefits to user, benefits to community and operating costs;
-accountability;
(c)Implementation Guidelines
-Establish list of services which do not charge a user fee and are available universally;
-where a user fee is to be charged, fees to be based on different levels of cost recovery (10% to over 100%);
-harmonize January 1999, followed by stable price strategy to ensure future adjustments are gradual;
-establish effective measures to provide access to low income individuals and high need communities;
-monitor and adjust fees on an annual basis prior to the submission of the annual budget;
-utilize a variety of effective user fee methods, including current technologies to enhance customer service (e.g. access
"smart" card and improved registration system);
(2)"WHEREAS recreational services in the City of Toronto are a key component in providing a healthy City and
contributing to the quality of life in communities across Toronto;
AND WHEREAS Toronto should be committed to equal access to these services, regardless of income, age or geographic
location;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the User Fee Committee, after having now completed the public consultation
process, recommend the harmonization of all user fees for recreational services by the City of Toronto effective January 1,
1999;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the User Fee Committee recommends the elimination of all user fees for
drop in programs, subscriber programs and basic instructional programs.";
(3)that the surcharge for programs and activities for participants outside the City of Toronto area be retained;
(4)that 'high needs' communities be exempt from paying user fees for specialized programs;
(5)that Recommendation No. (2) of the Scarborough Community Council be adopted, viz:
" an access policy be considered that would ensure that low income families and individuals are not penalized.";
(6)that the Budget Committee be requested to consider Parks and Recreation revenues being placed in general revenues
and the Parks and Recreation budget being considered outside the framework of revenues generated;
(7)that Toronto Community Council's position (November 12, 1998) that there be no User Fees in the City of Toronto be
reiterated; and
(8)that the mandate of the User Fee Committee be expanded to address the issue of recreational permits and a similar
comprehensive consultation process as that undertaken for user fees for recreation programs;
(ii)(December 10, 1998) from Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79, opposing the introduction of user fees as it is felt
that the principle of universal access will be destroyed forever with the introduction of even minimal user fees; and
(iii)(December 10, 1998) from the City Clerk, North York Community Council, reporting that North York Community
Council, on December 10, 1998, referred the matter of Parks and Recreation User Fees and the following motions to the
Chief Administrative Officer to establish a broad priority setting exercise including user fees and all other fees so that
Council can collectively arrive at a decision on its priorities:
(1)Councillor Filion moved that Community Councils be allocated a per capita budget to set priorities on such areas as
Parks and Recreation user fees, snow removal and garbage pick-up;
(2)Councillor King moved that:
(a)the North York Community Council supports in principle that the harmonization of user fees for Parks and Recreation
programs should be revenue neutral; and
(b)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to develop a clear policy for the
subsidization of programs;
(3)Councillor Shiner moved that the North York Community Council supports in principle the charging of user fees for
Parks and Recreation programs, except for public skating and outdoor swimming pools, and that the user fee policy also
facilitate the needs of those who cannot afford such programs.
(e)Turf Management Practices by Former Municipalities
and Pesticide User Information.
The Economic Development Committee reports having:
(1)recommended to Council that consideration of Clause 1 of the Board of Health Report No. 14, headed "Phasing
Out Pesticide Use in the City of Toronto" be deferred pending a report from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, the Urban Pest
Management Council and Landscape Ontario on the development of an Integrated Pest Management Program for
submission to the March 25, 1999 meeting of the Economic Development Committee; and
(2)deferred consideration of the report (December 2, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism pending submission of the above-noted report.
(i)(December 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, forwarding information
concerning the turf management practices by the former municipal Parks and Recreation Departments and their records of
pesticide usage, and recommending:
(1)implementation of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program for all City of Toronto Departments, Agencies,
Boards and Commissions that provides for safe management of pests and reduces reliance on pesticides;
(2) development of standard procedures in distinct program areas in order to monitor the effectiveness of the IPM
Program and to provide regular reports;
(3) a copy of this report be sent to the Works and Utilities Committee and the Board of Health;
(4)participation on the Pesticide Subcommittee and the Toronto Inter-Departmental Environment Team;
(5)that staff report back to the Economic Development Committee once targets are set and standards devised; and
(6)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;
(ii)(November 26, 1998) from the Chair, Environmental Task Force, recommending that the Economic Development
Committee endorse the recommendations of the Board of Health contained in Clause No. 1 of Report No. 13 of the Board
of Health, headed "Phasing Out Pesticide Use in the City of Toronto", which Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998,
resubmitted to its next meeting on December 16, 1998;
(iii)Clause No. 1 of Report No. 13 of the Board of Health, headed "Phasing Out Pesticide Use in the City of Toronto",
which was deferred by City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, to the next regular meeting of City Council to be
held on December 16, 1998; pending the recommendations of the Works and Utilities Committee and the Economic
Development Committee in this regard;
(iv)(December 7, 1998) from the Chair, Environmental Task Force, recommending adoption of the following
recommendations of the Works and Utilities Committee at their meeting on December 2, 1998:
The Works and Utilities Committee:
(A)recommends the adoption of the recommendations of the Board of Health, embodied in Clause No. 1 of Report No. 13
of The Board of Health, entitled "Phasing Out Pesticide Use in the City of Toronto", subject to:
(1)striking out Recommendation No. (1) of the Board of Health and Recommendation No. (1) of the Medical Officer of
Health, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(1)That City Council adopt in principle the banning of pesticides on all City property; and further that:
(a)the Chief Administrative Officer and the Medical Officer of Health, in coordination with the departments affected,
report back to the Works and Utilities Committee and the Board of Health no later than February 1999 on a reasonable
phase-in of the proposed ban that would aim to achieve an end to applying pesticides on public green space in 1999,
except in emergency situations or other exceptions to be outlined in the report by the Chief Administrative Officer and the
Medical Officer of Health, such report to include a financial impact and risk assessment and the final timetable for the
setting of goals and targets for the reduction of pesticides in time for the 1999 season;
(b)staff ensure that the phased-in ban include an improved and modified lawn care program to balance the effect of
eliminating pesticides; and
(c)the proposed Pesticide Sub-Committee, as amended by Recommendation No. (2) of the Board of Health, be convened
to assist the Chief Administrative Officer and the Medical Officer of Health in the development of their report; and
(2)amending Recommendation No. (3) of the Board of Health to provide that funding for the proposed public education
program be included for consideration in the 1999 budget; and
(B)further recommends that:
(1)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to develop a pilot project to engage the use of the
various beneficial use products arising from the biosolids management initiatives from the Main Treatment Plant;
(2)the appropriate staff be requested to submit a report to the appropriate committee on a program similar to the Plant
Health Care Program of the City of Waterloo that involves horticultural practices to lead to the near elimination of
pesticide use on City of Toronto properties; and
(3)the submission by Councillor Shiner, consisting of a report dated November 1996 which was before the former City of
North York Environment Committee, entitled "Pesticide Use/Alternatives to Pesticides - 1996", and detailed
recommendations with respect thereto, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Toronto Inter-Departmental
Environment Team, the Medical Officer of Health and any other staff reviewing pesticide use, to review in context with
the final reports;
(v)(undated) from Mr. Douglas W. Bryant, CanTox Inc, Consultants in Toxicology, forwarding comments on
"Pesticides: A Public Health Perspective: Technical Report" (Toronto Public Health, Environmental Protection Office,
October 30, 1998);
(vi)(December 11, 1998) from Mr. Tony DiGiovanni, Executive Director, Landscape Ontario, recommending:
-a reasoned logical approach to pesticide reduction but no ban;
-Landscape Ontario be involved in any public education campaign;
-the technical report not be used because it misrepresents the industry and is a biased one-sided document;
-we put energy and focus into finding alternatives, research and education, i.e. biotechnology, IPM education, etc.; and
-a full impact study should be done before proceeding with the motion; and
(vii)(December 11, 1998) from Ms. Wendy Rose, Executive Director, Urban Pest Management Council of Canada,
forwarding comments regarding the Board of Health report (October 30, 1998) regarding the phasing out of pesticide use
in the City of Toronto.
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Mr. Doug McDonald, Operations Co-ordinator, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation to the Economic Development
Committee on the foregoing matter.
The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Mr. Douglas Bryant, Senior Scientist, CanTox;
-Mr. Velden Sorensen, Director of Development, Bayer Inc.;
-Ms. Wendy Rose, Executive Director, Urban Pest Management Council of Canada;
-Mr. Tony DiGiovanni, Executive Director, Landscape Ontario;
-Mr. Daniel Passmore;
-Mr. Gerald Boot, President, Boots Landscape and Maintenance; and
-Ms. Janet May, Toronto Environmental Alliance.
(f)Fashion Industry Liaison Committee - Membership Expansion.
The Economic Development Committee reports having referred the two motions from Councillor Brown and
Councillor Moscoe referred by City Council to the Economic Development Committee for consideration, to the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that he report thereon to the
Committee.
(November 6, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding to the Economic Development Committee the action taken by City
Council on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998 (Clause No. 3 of Report No. 3 of the Economic Development Committee, headed
"Fashion Industry Liaison Committee Membership and 1997/1998 Activities"), and advising that Council amended the
Clause by adding the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1)Councillor Kelly be appointed to the Fashion Industry Liaison Committee as the representative of the Economic
Development Committee; and
(2)the following motions be referred to the Economic Development Committee for consideration:
Moved by Councillor Brown:
`It is further recommended that a representative of the Etobicoke garment industry be added to the membership of the
Fashion Industry Liaison Committee.'
Moved by Councillor Moscoe:
`It is further recommended that a representative of the North York garment district be added to the membership of the
Fashion Industry Liaison Committee.' "
(g)Arts and Culture Grants Report
for the Period January 1 to September 30, 1998.
The Economic Development Committee reports having received the Arts and Culture Grants Report for the period
January 1 to September 30, 1998 from the Toronto Arts Council for information.
(November 25, 1998) from the President, Toronto Arts Council providing an information report to the Economic
Development Committee on a quarterly basis on its revenues and expenditures for each of its programs for the previous
quarter, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(h)Toronto Arts Council's 1997 Annual Report.
The Economic Development Committee reports having received the Toronto Arts Council's 1997 Annual Report
for information.
(November 25, 1998) from the President, Toronto Arts Council providing an annual report to the Economic Development
Committee on its performance for the preceding calendar year and recommending that this report be received for
information.
(i)Pearson International Airport Development Plan.
The Economic Development Committee reports having referred the communication (November 16, 1998) to the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and requested him to report thereon to the
Committee.
(i)(November 16, 1998) from the Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations, Air Canada,
addressed to Councillor Rob Davis, advising that Air Canada does not support the redevelopment plan in its present form
and recommending that the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) develop a cost-effective development plan for
Pearson that promotes growth, creates jobs in the Greater Toronto Area, keeps air travel affordable for everyone, and
establishes Pearson International Airport as a major North American hub; and
(ii)(November 20, 1998), from Mr. Louis A. Turpen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto Airports
Authority, addressed to Mr. R. Lamar Durrett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada Centre 271, forwarding
comments regarding the "scope and cost" of the Airport Development Program (ADP).
(j)Proposed Use of Street Ad Devices on
Department Administered Properties.
The Economic Development Committee reports having adopted the following report (December 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and in so doing:
(1)received the report for information;
(2)forwarded a copy to the User Fee Committee for information; and
(3)requested that a project team be established to examine issues related to outdoor advertising at City parks and
recreation facilities, assess several proposals related to outdoor advertising in the context of developing future
policies, and that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism report on proposed policies
and processes related to outdoor advertising:
(December 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, replying to a
communication dated August 25, 1998, from Mr. Sid Catalano, Director of Legislation, Pattison Outdoor Signs, addressed
to the North York Community Council, regarding the placement of street ad devices on Department administered
properties, and recommending that:
(1)this report be received for information and referred to the User Fee Committee for submission of future reports on the
issue;
(2)a project team be established to examine issues related to outdoor advertising at City parks and recreation facilities,
assess several proposals related to outdoor advertising in the context of developing future policies, and prepare a report on
proposed policies and processes related to outdoor advertising;
(3)this report be submitted to the User Fee Committee for information; and
(4)the appropriate City officials take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
(k)Canada Blooms - The Toronto Flower and Garden Show.
The Economic Development Committee reports having received the report (November 20, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, for information.
(November 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing an update as to
participation and assistance to the 1999 Canada Blooms - The Toronto Flower and Garden Show, and recommending that
this report be received for information.
(l)Feasibility of Establishing a Telecommunications Authority
and Related Matters respecting Rights-of-Way and Access and Use.
The Economic Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the report (November 26, 1998)
from the Chief Administrative Officer pending a further report from the Chief Administrative Officer for
submission to the Committee's next meeting on January 15, 1999 commenting on the following suggested motions
of Councillor Rob Davies:
"That the report (November 26, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer be adopted subject to:
(1)deleting Recommendation (1);
(2)amending Recommendation (2) to read:
"(2)a five year term for Agreements with telecom providers be imposed until such time that a report is submitted
to the Economic Development Committee on a Strategic Direction on Telecommunications;"
(3)amending Recommendation (3) by deleting the words "Chief Administrative Officer" and inserting in lieu
thereof the words "I T" and that Councillors Fotinos, Silva and Moscoe be appointed to this working group;
(4)amending Recommendation (4) to read:
"(4)the inter-departmental working group report to the Economic Development Committee in six months time on
the roles, responsibilities and tasks listed in Appendix 1 of the report on future reporting and organizational
structures in relation to the Strategic Direction on Telecommunications ;"
(5)adding the following additional Recommendation (5);
"(5)that Appendix 1 of the report be amended by adding the following under the category titled "Recommend
principles, policies and procedures for Council approval including:"
"-the Works Department to maintain revenues from right-of-way fees".
(November 26, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer providing a review of the context, the use of City
rights-of-way and road allowances for telecommunications infrastructure, an overview of the legislative environment for
municipalities, and recommending that:
(1)the City of Toronto not establish a telecommunications authority, as defined at this time, since regulation of the
industry is under federal jurisdiction and no authority exists for municipalities to establish a body of this type;
(2)protection of City interests and its own use of the rights-of-way be maintained without imposing a five-year term for
Agreements with telecom providers;
(3)Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to form an inclusive inter-departmental working group for the
purpose of exchanging information and facilitating coordination, internal and external planning with respect to telecom
initiatives; and
(4)the inter-departmental working group report to the Corporate Services Committee through the Chief Administrative's
Office on City needs and uses for its own infrastructure, best uses of these assets in the interests of the public and
businesses, as well as longer-term strategic measures.
(m)Board Composition for Toronto Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO).
The Economic Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the joint report (December 9,
1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism, to its next meeting on January 15, 1999.
(December 9, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism, responding to a request by the Economic Development Committee for a status report on the review of the
governance structure of TEDCO, a process for filling the 3 vacancies on an interim basis, and recommending that:
(1)Council confirm the attached amendments to TEDCO's By-Law No. 1 and By-Law No. 3 as passed by the Board of
Directors on April 14, 1998 to set the term of Council Members on the Board of Directors at 18 months as requested by
the Council of the City of Toronto;
(2)the study of the role, mandate and composition of TEDCO's governance structure currently being undertaken through
the Task Force on ABCs by the Chief Administrative Officer be coordinated with the study requested by the Economic
Development Committee on TEDCO's future and potential future role in the City of Toronto's economic development
strategy;
(3)in the interim, the seven incumbent board members continue to serve on the board and the three vacancies be filled by
Councillor Brian Ashton as Chair of the Economic Development Committee and two citizens nominated by the Mayor;
(4)once these appointments have been made, the Board of Directors elect a Chair from among its voting members and the
President of TEDCO would be a Director ex officio; and
(5)the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary steps to give effect thereto.
Respectfully submitted,
Councillor Brian Ashton,
Chair
Toronto, December 11, 1998
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