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THE CITY OF TORONTO
City Clerk's Division
Minutes of the Economic Development and Parks Committee
Meeting No. 2
Monday, June 21, 1999
The Economic Development and Parks Committee met on Monday, June 21, 1999, in Committee
Room 1, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:41 a.m.
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
9:41 a.m. - 12:35 1:50 p.m. - 6:11
p.m. p.m.
Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair X X
Councillor Elizabeth Brown X X
Councillor Raymond Cho X X
Councillor Mike Feldman X X
Councillor Mario Giansante X X
Councillor Joan King X X
Councillor George Mammoliti X -
Councillor Jane Pitfield X X
Councillor Sherene Shaw X X
Councillor Mario Silva - -
Councillor Mike Tzekas X X
Also Present:
Councillor Sandra Bussin Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor Robert Davis Councillor Jack Layton
Councillor Joanne Flint Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor Tom Jakobek Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
Councillor Anne Johnston Councillor Michael Walker
The Economic Development and Parks Committee reports having observed a minute of silence
in memory of Councillor Frank Faubert, Scarborough Highland Creek, and extended their
condolences to his wife and family.
Confirmation of Minutes
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the following Minutes were confirmed:
(a) Minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on May 21, 1999;
and
(b) Minutes of the Economic Development and Parks Committee held on
May 11, 1999.
2.1 Proposed Governance Structure for
Advanced Environmental Decision Making
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a communication (June 1, 1999)
from Councillor Jack Layton, Chair, Environmental Task Force, proposing a governance
structure, that the Task Force believes best ensures advanced environmental decision
making in the City of Toronto; and recommending that:
(1) the recommendations from the Environmental Task Force to the July meeting of the
Policy and Finance Committee be endorsed;
(2) the report, entitled The Proposed Governance Model for Advanced Environmental
Decision Making for the City of Toronto , from the Environmental Task Force be
received for information and comment; and
(3) any comments on the proposed governance structure, as outlined in the report, be
forwarded to the Environmental Task Force before June 28, 1999, for consideration
in the report and recommendations going to the Policy and Finance Committee in
July, 1999.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it a communication (May 21,
1999) from Councillor Jack Layton, Chair, Environmental Task Force, requesting to make a
presentation on draft recommendations outlining how the City can become a world leader in
dealing with environmental issues.
The following persons appeared before the Economic Development and Park Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
- Councillor Jack Layton, Chair, Environmental Task Force; and
- Ms. Louis Corbett, Environmental Task Force.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development and Parks Committee:
(1) endorsed the recommendations embodied in the draft memorandum (June
1, 1999) from the Environmental Task Force, entitled Process for
Adoption a new Governance Structure for Advanced Environmental
Decision Making , wherein it is recommended that:
(1) City Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer, in
consultation with the Environmental Task Force, to report
back in October 1999 to the Policy and Finance Committee on:
(a) the future of the Environmental advisory groups,
ensuring the adherence to the principles outlined in
Section IX of the Environmental Task Force s
Governance Report, as part of the forthcoming report
on Existing Environmental Committees and the
Environmental Task Force ; and
(b) the resource reallocation, staff reassignment and
any additional resource implications of the
political and administrative governance model below;
and that the Policy and Finance Committee consider the
report but defer a decision until the November 1999 meeting;
(2) any additional comments made by Standing Committees,
Community Councils, staff and the communication on the
proposed model be submitted to the Environmental Task Force
for information by October 1, 1999;
(3) the Environmental Task Force consider the Chief
Administrative Officer s report on Recommendation No. (1)
and the comments that may arise from Recommendation No. (2)
and submit a final report on the administrative and
governance model to the Policy and Finance Committee meeting
in November 1999; and
(4) the Policy and Finance Committee and City Council in
November 1999, consider and approve, with such amendments as
Council considers appropriate, the reports requested in
Recommendations Nos. (1) and (3) and target the
implementation of the new governance structure by
June 2000 ; and
(2) requested the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to
review the proposed governance structure and report thereon to the
next meeting of the Committee scheduled to be held on July 12,
1999, the said report to advise as to whether economic issues are
being addressed and the impact of such structure on the City.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Councillor Jack
Layton, Chair, Environmental Task Force; Chief Administrative Officer -
June 28, 1999) (Clause No. 15(a), Report No. 1)
2.2 Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) the Sherwood Park site be the subject of an accelerated review and consultation
process with the objective of relocating the current dogs off-leash area to a new
fenced-in location as shown on the map (Appendix A );
(2) until the process to review the new fenced-in location is completed, the existing
leash free area be maintained; and
(3) appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it a report (March 10, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) all existing off-leash areas in the former City of Toronto, North York and
Etobicoke, with the exception of Sherwood Park, continue for the present time; in
the former City of Toronto only four out of 23 existing sites meet the new
guidelines; it is, therefore, recommended that a site by site review be conducted
during the next 12 months involving local residents and Councillors, with a report
back to Toronto Community Council;
(2) in keeping with the recommendation from North York Community Council, the existing
off-leash area at Sherwood Park be discontinued as a result of on-going concerns
of neighbouring residents and park visitors;
(3) potential new off-leash areas that conform to the new off-leash guidelines, the
following sites be further considered in association with the community and
Councillors:
North York - fenced in dog runs at Sunnybrook Park, Earl Bales Park and
Downsview Dells Park;
Etobicoke/York - West Deane, Ravenscrest, Bloordale, Smythe, Cruikshank and
Coronation Parks; and
if there is support for these sites, a final decision would be made by the
appropriate Community Council;
(4) the Medical Officer of Health be requested to report to the Board of Health and
the Economic Development and Parks Committee, at a future date, regarding a policy
and costs for more effective enforcement of existing by-laws regarding stoop and
scoop and dogs off-leash;
(5) at sites where problems with compliance to the by-law are persistent, the Parks
and Recreation Division be granted authority to suspend the off-leash areas and
submit a report to the appropriate Community Council for review; and
(6) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it the following
communications:
- (March 24, 1999) from Ms. Gail S. Gibson, President, Sherwood Park Dog Owners
Association;
- (March 25, 1999) from Mr. Jeffrey Y. Herman, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 26, 1999) from Vancy K. Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Dr. D. Robertson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 26, 1999) from Ms. Naomi Kane Former President of the Sherwood Park Dog
Owners Association;
- (March 28, 1999) from Mr. Lars and Ms. Madeleine Henriksson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Mr. D. Ross MacKinnon, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 27, 1999) from Ms. Marissa Richmond and Ms. Stacey Curtis, Toronto,
Ontario;
- (Undated) from Dr. Betty Kershner, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 28, 1999) from Mr. Robert F. Brooks, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 28, 1999) from Dr. D. Wilson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Mr. Ed Timermanis, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 21, 1999) from Ms. Susan B. Manley, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 27, 1999) from Ms. Lucienne Watt, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 28, 1999) from Ms. Barbara Judges, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 26, 1999) from Ms. Fionna Barrington, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 26, 1999) from P.N. Wesson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 26, 1999) from M.Y. Barrington, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Mr. Paul Clark, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) Petition from seven area residents;
- (Undated) from Ms. Jennifer A. Gough and Mr. Michael B. Ayoub, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 28, 1999) from Ms. Gina Grant and Mr. Paul Schiratti, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Ms. Kathy Mackie, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Ms. Jill Bridge, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Mr. Norman Steinhart and Ms. Pam Halpern, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 28, 1999) from Ms. Suzanne Mackie, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from John A. Sloane, M.D., Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 16, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Mueller, Chair, Community Standards (Sub-Committee
of) Crime S.C.O.P.E. Etobicoke Office;
- (March 17, 1999) from Beacon Hill Tenants Association, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 24, 1999) from Councillor David Miller, High Park - Parkdale;
- (March 26, 1999) from Ms. Sheila Kennedy, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 26, 1999) from Mr. Frederick M. Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Mr. Mike and Ms. Angel Eclair, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Diane Barker, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Area Residents;
- (Undated) from Ms. Carla Hoyer, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from Ms. Birgitta Sigfridsson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) Mr. Thomas Frank, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) Mr. James McGivern
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Thomas B. Akin, Ms. Mary Akin, Mr. Thomas Akin and
Ms. Holly Akin, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Lisa S. Kennedy, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Beth Hannon, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Linda Li, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Dun, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Howard Tencer, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Linda Zarytski, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Carol Herling, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Julia Sublett and Mr. Steve Fowler, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 28, 1999) from Mr. Don Robertson and Ms. Cecile Robertson, Toronto,
Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Julia Nairne and Mr. Robert Roy, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Hilary Braun, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Tom Gilchrist, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Ralph T.I. Sickinger, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 28, 1999) from Ms. Elaine Schillinger, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Jeffrey Alan Payne, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Joan Cass, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Megan Coles, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Sid Dolgoy, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Lawlor Rochester, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Jennifer Burton, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 28, 1999) from Ms. Hilary Duggan, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Jim Burtnick, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Boris Broz, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Sylvia Gowans, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. John Saltmarsh, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Stella Abesdris, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Sharon McKnight and Mr. Jack Mills, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Marilyn Bergman, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Pauline Tice, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Maura Matesic, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Janet Terry, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Margaret Cardy, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Kevan Staples, Toronto, Ontario
- (Undated) from Ms. Cheryl Lester, Toronto, Ontario;
- (Undated) from C.S. McCracken, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Martha Shea, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Rita Taryan and Mr. Raj Gandesha, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Susan Cooke, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Rob Morse and Ms. Carolyn Silvey, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 30, 1999) from Ms. Cynthia Forbes, Toronto, Ontario;
- (March 30, 1999) from Mr. John C. Thomson and Ms. Marie-Helene Benais, Toronto,
Ontario;
- (May 4, 1999) from Mr. Hollis Rinehart, Chair, Sherwood Park Advisory Committee;
- (March 29, 1999) from Ms. Shoshanah Silverman, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 5, 1999) from Ms. Jill Bridge, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 12, 1999) from Mr. Mark and Ms. Kathy Ciavaglia, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 12, 1999) from Mr. Jean-Paul Gagnon, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 12, 1999) from Ms. Mary and Mr. Drew Davis, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 12, 1999) from Dr. Lance and Mrs. Elyse Belchetz, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 13, 1999) from Mr. Jason Sharpe, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 13, 1999) from Ms. Mary Templin, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 13, 1999) from Ms. D. Jane Forbes-Roberts, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Shirley Marcenuik, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Sandra Kellogg, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Gordon Gable, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Bob Coles, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Evelyn Sharpe, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Leslie C. Smith, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Erica Ehm, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Mary Anne Cecutti, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Robert G. Brooks, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Carolyn Mustor, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Stephen Carr, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Kristine Sonnenberg, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Patrick and Ms. Arlene Jube, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Kate Hayes, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Ian Meadows, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Alice LeBlanc, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Eloise Lewis, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Mr. Richard S. Sutin, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Ms. Pauline Tice, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Ms. Judy Jahnke, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Ms. Michelle C. Phillips, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Michael Kerbel, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Eric Ashford, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Ms. Barbara Muzyka, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from C. Somerville, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Councillor Anne Johnston, North Toronto;
- (May 25, 1999) from Mr. George Brady, Toronto, Ontario;
- (May 26, 1999) from Mr. Bill Phillips, President, Lawrence Park Ratepayers
Association, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 10, 1999) from Ms. Helen Cooper, Member, Sherwood Park Dog Owners
Association, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 11, 1999) from Ms. Evelyn Sharpe, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 11, 1999) from Mr. Robert and Ms. Cheryl Lee, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Jason Sharpe, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Ms. Carol Herling, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from D. C. Stott, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Ms. Sharon Goldberg, President, Fifeshire Road Area Community
Association, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Dr. D. Weingarten, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Ms. Dana Burns, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Ms. Risa Gitelman, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 15, 1999) from Mr. Gil and Ms. Gail Faclier, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Ms. Shoshanah Silverman, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Ms. Marian Neal, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Ms. Mavis Himes and Mr. Lawlor Rochester, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Mrs. Donna McDonald, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Ms. Sylvia Lassam, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Ms. Lise Sklar, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Ms. Alicia Tickle, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Ms. Naomi Kane, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Mr. Philip Creighton, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Mr. Millard S. Roth, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 16, 1999) from Pat Pape, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999) from Mr. Dave Fraser, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999) from Ms. Daisy C. Falle, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999) from Ms. Grace Donald, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999) from Ms. Suzanne Mackie, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999) from Ms. Maggie Bergamo, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999) from Ms. Nancy J. Perkins, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999) from Ms. Bryna and Mr. Ken Back, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Ms. Anne Robertson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Daniela Quaglia, Public Affairs Advisor, Toronto Humane
Society, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Mr. Arnold Massey, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Nol Wenneker, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Jane Taylor, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Constance Sheriff and Mr. John Sheriff, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Mr. George Kelk, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Louise E. Cumming, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Dr. Christopher R. Forrest and Dr. Sandra Landolt, Toronto,
Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Mr. Alastair T. Gordon, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Chris Seymour, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Bonus, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Donna Wilson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Mr. Paul Freedman, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Sonia Ryerson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Mr. Sid Dolgoy, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Dianne Rae, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) Petition signed by area residents;
- (June 18, 1999 from Mr. John Hopkins, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Jennifer Selskey, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Mr. David Rhodes, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Stephanie Owens, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Jean MacKay, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Calay Vangroll, Mr. Raymond Vangroll, Ms. Nancy Vangroll
and Mr. Jonathon Vangroll, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Jan Brandkvist, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from S. Hoey, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from K. Zarnett, H. Zarnett, B. Zarnett, V. Kraniou R. Vice,
S. Hernando, P. James and F. Murray, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Karen Behie, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Gail Gibson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 20, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Mueller, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Ms. Cynthia Luks, Mr. Eric Luks, Ms. Vanessa Luks and
Mr. Andy Luks, Toronto Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Petition signed by area residents;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Karen Carter, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Ms. Becky Thorson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 18, 1999) from Mr. Frederick M. Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Mrs. S. Bart, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 20, 1999) from Mr. Gunnel Brandkvist, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 20, 1999) from Ms. Eileen and Mr. Harvey Simmons, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 20, 1999) from Dr. John A. Sloane, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from M.A. Murray, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Beth Alber, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 199) from Mr. Denis and Ms. Jennifer Richardson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Mr. Frederick M. Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Eve Petit, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 19, 1999) from Ms. Rosemary Crean Gray, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 20, 1999) from Mr. Michael W. Carter and Ms. Rhea S. Plosker, Toronto,
Ontario;
- (undated) from Mr. James Kertesz, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Ms. Barbara Judges, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Mr. David Wesson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Ms. Alison Wesson, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 17, 1999 from Ms. Renata Kraszewski, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 20, 1999) from Mr. Howard C. Flood, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Beth Ratcliffe, Ms. Julia McLaughlin, and H.B. Skinner,
Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Zoë Shanoff, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 20, 1999) from Dr. Lorne and Mrs. Susan Rotstein, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Kathy Lowinger, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Risa Lean, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 22, 1999) from Ms. Mary S. Roy, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Nancy L. Burns, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Mr. Glenn Schmelzle, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Mr. Michael Grant, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 20, 1999) from Ms. Kim and Mr. James Roblin, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Mr. John Moore, Ms. Corinne Moore, Mr. Jarrett Moore and Mr.
Hayden Moore, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Ms. Fionna Barrington, Toronto, Ontario;
- (undated) from Mr. Michael Barrington, Toronto, Ontario;
- (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Petra Hamann, Toronto, Ontario; and
- (June 17, 1999) from Mr. Peter Payne, Ms. Alina Payne and Ms. Julia Payne,
Toronto, Ontario.
The following Members of Council appeared before the Economic Development and Parks
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Councillor Joanne Flint, North York Centre South;
- Councillor Anne Johnston, North Toronto;
- Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park; and
- Councillor Michael Walker, North Toronto.
The following persons also appeared before the Economic Development and Parks Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Anne Robertson, North York, Ontario;
- Ms. Stephanie Thorson, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. John Hopkins, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Eric Pressman, Toronto, Ontario, and filed a copy of his submission;
- Mr. Nathan Shuster, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Leslie Smith, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Nancy Mueller, Toronto, Ontario;
- Dr. Dennis Kussin, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Jane Welch, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Gail Gibson, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Frederick Kasper, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Sid Dolgoy, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Lisa Stevens, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Michelle Phillips, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Ms. Eve Petit, Toronto, Ontario.
A. Councillor Cho moved that:
(1) the Economic Development and Parks Committee recommended to
Council the adoption of the report (June 3, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
subject to amending Recommendation No. (1) by deleting all
the words after the words objective of and inserting in
lieu thereof the words reviewing the provision of an
off-leash fenced area as well as the acceptability of the
forested area as an off-leash zone. , so that such
recommendation now reads:
(1) that the Sherwood Park site be the subject of an
accelerated review and consultation process with the
objective of reviewing the provision of an off-leash
fenced area as well as the acceptability of the
forested area being an off-leash zone.
(2) the Economic Development and Parks Committee recommended to
Council the adoption of Recommendations Nos. (1), (3), (4),
(5) and (6) of the report (March 10, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
subject to deleting the words with the exception of
Sherwood Park in Recommendation No. (1), so that such
recommendation now reads:
(1) all existing off-leash areas in the former City of
Toronto, North York and Etobicoke continue for the
present time. In the former City of Toronto only
four out of 23 existing sites meet the new
guidelines. It is, therefore, recommended that a
site by site review be conducted during the next 12
months involving local residents and Councillors,
with a report back to Toronto Community Council ;
and
(Carried)
(3) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism be requested to report back by December 1999 as to
whether or not a user fee could be implemented for dog
owners of three or more dogs using off-leash areas. (Lost)
B. Councillor Tzekas moved that Terraview/Willowfield Park be added to
the study into this matter as a potential off-leash zone.
(Carried)
C. Councillor Pitfield moved that:
(1) Sunnybrook Park be added to the study into this matter as a
potential off-leash zone;
(2) a communication strategy or plan be put in place once off-
leash areas have been established, and that such strategy
include posting signs in pet food stores, veterinary clinics
and parks; and
(3) the minutes of the Sherwood Park Dog Owners meeting of May
19, 1999 be appended.
(Carried)
Councillor Ashton appointed Councillor Feldman Acting Chair and vacated the Chair.
D. Councillor Ashton moved that Sorauren Park, Waterfront east of the
Argonaut Rowing Club and High Park be added to the study into this
matter as potential off-leash zones.
(Carried)
Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.
E. Councillor Feldman moved that the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to analyse whether
line markings can be installed with signs indicating off-leash
areas and report back to the Economic Development and Parks
Committee in that regard.
(Carried)
(To All Interested Parties - June 24, 1999)
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; c. Councillor
Joanne Flint, North York Centre South; Councillor Anne Johnston, North
Toronto; Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park; Councillor Michael
Walker, North Toronto; Medical Officer of Health; Mr. Mario Zanetti,
Director of Parks and Recreation, South District; Mr. John A. Macintyre,
Director of Parks and Recreation, Central Services and the Waterfront; All
Interested Parties - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 1)
2.3 Recreation Grants Program -
1999 Allocations - All Wards
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it report (June 2, 1999) from the
Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) the 1999 Minor Recreation Grants Program allocations totalling $440,300.00 to
105 agencies/groups, listed in Appendix A , be approved:
(2) the 1999 Major Recreation Grants allocations totalling $707,495.00 to
16 agencies/groups, listed in Appendix C , be approved;
(3) the 1999 Lawn Bowling Recreation Grants allocations totalling $24,673.00 for nine
clubs, listed in Appendix C , be approved;
(4) $450.00 allocated to the Etobicoke Horticultural Society be requisitioned from the
1999 Toronto Arts Council Grants Budget;
(5) $4,000.00 of the $5,000.00 allocated to the North York Committee for Educational
Enrichment be requisitioned from the 1999 Community Services Grants Budget; and
(6) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it a communication (June 18,
1999) from Councillor Mario Silva, Trinity Niagara, requesting that the members of the
Economic Development and Parks Committee consider granting the Alliance of Portuguese
Clubs and Association of Ontario an additional $5,000.00 grant for this year.
Mr. David Abel, Canadian Stage Company, Dream in High Park , appeared before the Economic
Development and Parks Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.
A. Councillor King moved that the Economic Development and Parks
Committee recommend to Council the adoption of the report (June 2,
1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism.
(Carried)
Councillor Ashton appointed Councillor Feldman Acting Chair and vacated the Chair.
B. Councillor Ashton moved that the appeals by the Canadian Stage
Company, the Ralph Thornton Centre and the Alliance of Portuguese
Clubs and Association of Ontario be referred to the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for further consideration
and a report thereon to the next meeting of the Committee scheduled
to be held on July 12, 1999.
(Carried)
Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; c. Councillor
Mario Silva, Trinity Niagara; Ms. Cathi Forbes, Cultural Affairs Officer;
Mr. David Abel, Canadian Stage Company - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 1)
2.4 Economic Development Partnership
Program Grants - All Wards
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) Economic Development Partnership Program grants totalling $275,272.50 be allocated
to 15 projects, as set out in Appendix 1 ;
(2) the disbursement of the Economic Development Partnership Program allocations be
conditional on satisfying the 1999 Economic Development Partnership Program goals
and criteria as set out in Appendix 2 and on project specific conditions set out
in Appendix 4 ;
(3) $61,727.50 be set aside for the Economic Development Partnership Program Fall
deadline of September 4, 1999; and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development and Parks Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the report (June 2, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; c. Ms. Alicia
I. Bulwik, Sector Development Officer; Ms. Brenda Librecz, Managing
Director, Economic Development Division - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 1)
2.5 1999 Cultural Grants Recommendations - All Wards
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 2, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism reporting on the recommended
allocations for the 11 cultural organizations which have applied through the Culture
Division for municipal support within the Cultural Grants Program; and recommending that:
(1) the Cultural Grants allocations totalling $3,465,180.00 to 11 organizations,
listed in Appendix A and described in the body of the report, be approved; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before the following communications,
and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
(a) (June 21, 1999) from Mr. Gerald Smith, Director, Lakeshore Arts, Community Arts
Council, regarding the adjustment from the contingency allotment within the grants
budget for Lakeshore Arts in 1999; and
(b) (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Liliana D Avella, Administrator, Arts Council, regarding
the adjustment from the contingency allotment within the grants budget for Arts
York in 1999.
Councillor Ashton appointed Councillor Feldman Acting Chair and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee:
(1) recommended to Council the adoption of the report (June 2, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
(2) referred the appeals by Lakeshore Arts and Arts York to the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for
further consideration and report thereon to the Policy and Finance
Committee on the appropriateness of funding in that regard; and
(3) received the following communications:
(a) (June 21, 1999) from Mr. Gerald Smith, Director, Lakeshore
Arts, Community Arts Council; and
(b) (June 21, 1999) from Ms. Liliana D Avella, Administrator,
Arts Council.
Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
c. Ms. Beth Hanna, Culture Division; Ms. Cathi Forbes, Culture Division;
Mr. Terry Nicholson, Culture Division; Mr. Gerald Smith, Director,
Lakeshore Arts, Community Arts Council; Ms. Liliana D Avella,
Administrator, Arts Council - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 1)
2.6 Millennium Grant Program Allocations
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the City Clerk advising that the Millennium Task Force on June 2, 1999, recommended to the
Economic Development and Parks Committee, and Council, the adoption of the report (May 20,
1999) from Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, Chairman, Millennium Task Force, wherein it
is recommended that:
(1) the Millennium Grants allocations totalling $438,500.00 to
105 organizations/groups, listed in Appendix A and described in Appendix B , be
approved;
(2) those organizations/groups wishing to appeal their allocations be given the
opportunity to appear before the Millennium Task Force on June 30, 1999, to put
forth reasons as to why their allocation should be changed;
(3) any funds not allocated and/or released to the Millennium Grants Program
applicants be the subject of a future report to Council; and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development and Parks Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the report (June 3, 1999) from the
City Clerk.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
c. Ms. Cathi Forbes, Cultural Affairs Officer - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 1)
2.7 Interim Welcome Policy for Users of
Recreation Program - All Wards
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 4, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing information on
accessibility to recreation programs in light of Council s decision on harmonization of
recreation user fees; and recommending that the report be received for information.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it the following
communications:
(a) (June 15, 1999) from Councillor Olivia Chow, Children and Youth Advocate;
(b) (June 18, 1999) from Paris Gordos, Youth Advocate, For Youth Project;
(c) (June 21, 1999) from Councillor Pam McConnell, Don River; and
(d) (June 18, 1999) from Punam Khosla, Planner and Karen Wirsig, Planner, Community
Social Planning Council of Toronto.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development and Parks Committee:
(1) recommended that City Council receive the report (June 4, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
for information;
(2) referred the communications (June 15, 1999) from
Councillor Olivia Chow, Child and Youth Advocate, and (June 21,
1999) from Councillor Pam McConnell, Don River, to the Chair of the
Economic Development and Parks Committee, for discussions with the
aforementioned Councillors and the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism, and report thereon directly to
City Council for its meeting of July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, the said
report to include financial implications; and
(3) received the communication (June 18, 1999) from Paris Gordos, Youth
Advocate, For Youth Project.
(Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair, Economic Development and Parks Committee;
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Councillor
Olivia Cho, Downtown; Councillor Pam McConnell, Don River; c. Mr. Mario
Zanetti, Director of Parks and Recreation, South District; Paris Gordos,
Youth Advocate, For Youth Project; Punam Khosla, Planner, Community Social
Planning Council of Toronto and Karen Wirsig, Planner, Community Social
Planning Council of Toronto - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 1)
2.8 High Five Program - Quality Assurance in
Children s Recreation and Sport Programs - All Wards
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 2, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism advising that the Parks and
Recreation Ontario (PRO) High Five Quality Assurance Program is a complete package
designed to train part-time recreation staff in healthy child development as a basis for
recreation programming for children 6 to 12 years of age and to provide full-time
recreation staff with a reliable and valid recreation program assessment tool (QUEST Tool)
that will eventually measure the quality of Toronto s children s recreation programs
against provincial norms; and recommending that the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee deferred consideration of this matter to the next meeting of the
Committee scheduled to be held on July 12, 1999.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(b), Report No. 1)
2.9 Woodbine Park - Sponsorship of Bandshell
(Ward 26 - East Toronto)
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (May 18, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that the
Economic Development Committee authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into
negotiations with Molson Breweries, and report directly to City Council on the specific
terms and conditions of their sponsorship proposal for construction of a bandshell at the
new Woodbine Park.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it the following
communications and report:
(a) (May 21, 1999) from Mr. Mike Rapino, Senior Vice President, Core Audience,
advising of his company s interest regarding participation in a tendering process
with respect to the construction of a bandshell at the new Woodbine Park;
(b) (May 19, 1999) from A.F. LaSorda, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer North
America, Mosaic Group Inc., advising of his company s concerns that the proposals
which are being considered have come about through limited private discussions,
and that no public tendering process has been followed;
(c) (June 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
providing further information as requested by the Economic Development Committee
on May 21, 1999; and recommending that:
(1) the report (June 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism be received for information; and
(2) the report (May 18, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism be approved;
(d) (May 27, 1999) from the City Clerk addressed to the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism;
(e) (May 13, 1999) from Mr. Dave Perkins, President, Ontario and Atlantic Region,
Molson Breweries, Toronto, Ontario;
(f) (May 12, 1999) from Mr. James Villeneuve, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Labatt
Breweries of Canada, Toronto, Ontario;
(g) (May 5, 1999) from Mr. Joe Halstead, Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism addressed to Mr. Dave Perkins, President, Ontario and Atlantic Region,
Molson Breweries;
(h) (May 5, 1999) from Mr. Joe Halstead, Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism addressed to Mr. James Villeneuve, Director, Regulatory Affairs,
Labatt Breweries of Canada;
(i) (April 30, 1999) from Mr. Joe Halstead, Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism addressed to Mr. Dave Perkins, President, Ontario and Atlantic
Region, Molson Breweries;
(j) (June 17, 1999) from Mr. J. Bruce Elliot, President, Labatt Breweries Ontario,
Toronto, Ontario; and
(k) (June 17, 1999) from Councillor Sandra Bussin, East Toronto, enclosing three
calendars of Special Events and a map of Woodbine Park.
The following Members of Council appeared before the Economic Development and Parks
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Councillor Sandra Bussin, East Toronto; and
- Councillor Tom Jakobek, East Toronto.
The following persons also appeared before the Economic Development and Parks Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Davis, Urban Intelligence, representating Labatt Breweries Ontario, Toronto,
Ontario;
- Mr. Gordon Baker, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Fergie Devins, Director of Corporate Affairs, Molson s Breweries, Toronto,
Ontario.
A. Councillor King moved that the Economic Development and Parks
Committee:
(1) recommend to Council the adoption of the report (May 18,
1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism, subject to deleting the recommendation embodied
therein and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
The Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism be directed to commence the installation of the
necessary in-ground services for a bandshell in Woodbine
Park, the funding for same to be from the Parks Capital
Budget envelope ; and
(2) receive the following communications and report:
(a) (May 21, 1999) from Mr. Mike Rapino, Senior Vice
President, Core Audience;
(b) (May 19, 1999) from A.F. LaSorda, Vice Chairman &
Chief Executive Officer North America, Mosaic Group
Inc.; and
(c) (June 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism.
(Carried)
Councillor Ashton appointed Councillor Pitfield Acting Chair and vacated the Chair.
B. Councillor Ashton moved that the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to prepare a Request
for Proposal (RFP) for sponsorship of the bandshell in Woodbine
Park, the said RFP to have a clear understanding of the
expectations relating to programming, etc., and report thereon to
the Economic Development and Parks Committee for its meeting of
September 13, 1999.
(Carried)
Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.
C. Councillor Shaw moved that the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism provide a verbal update as to the
progress of the said RFP to the next meeting of the Committee
scheduled to be held on July 12, 1999. (Carried)
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; c. Councillor
Tom Jakobek, East Toronto; Councillor Sandra Bussin, East Toronto; Ms.
Susan Richardson, Parks and Recreation Division; Mr. Mike Rapino, Senior
Vice President, Core Audience; A.F. LaSorda, Vice Chairman & Chief
Executive Officer North America, Mosaic Group Inc.; Mr. Dave Perkins,
President, Ontario and Atlantic Region, Molson Breweries; Mr. James
Villeneuve, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Labatt Breweries of Canada; Mr.
Bruce Elliot, President, Labatt Breweries Ontario; Mr. Davis, Urban
Intelligence; Mr. Gordon Baker; Mr. Gergie Devins, Director of Corporate
Affairs, Molson s Breweries - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 1)
2.10 Community Gardening Competition
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (May 5, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) a friendly community garden competition be instituted in 1999 in accordance with
the Terms of Reference included in this report; and
(2) a working committee with representatives from City staff, industry professionals,
the community and City Council be struck to determine judging criteria for the
1999 competition and to further refine and harmonize the competition process and
Terms of Reference for the year 2000.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee withdrew the report (May 5,
1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as
the matter was dealt by City Council at its meeting of June 9, 10 and 11,
1999.
2.11 Expansion of Victoria Village - Agreement with the
Canadian Macedonian Federation (Ward 11 - Don Parkway)
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 2, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) the appropriate City officials be authorized to enter into negotiations with the
Canadian Macedonian Federation for an agreement based on the key points of the
letter of intent referred to in this report; and
(2) upon successful completion of the negotiations, such agreement be brought forward
to the Economic Development Committee and City Council for review and
consideration, and not be executed until approval has been obtained.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it the following
communications:
(a) (June 21, 1999) from Mr. James G. Karas, President, Pan-Macedonian Association of
Ontario Inc., requesting that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the
Economic Development and Parks Committee so that at such time he may appear before
the Committee; and
(b) (Undated) from Mr. Michael Papadouris, representing AHEPA, Toronto, Ontario,
requesting that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Economic
Development and Parks Committee so that at such time he may appear before the
Committee.
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Don Parkway, appeared before the Economic Development and
Parks Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.
A. Councillor Tzekas moved that the report (June 2, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be
deferred to the next meeting of the Committee scheduled to be held
on July 12, 1999, to allow deputants to appear before the Committee
with regard to this matter.
(Carried)
B. Councillor Brown moved that Members of Council be requested to
provide the City Clerk with a list of persons or groups interested
in making deputations.
(Carried)
C. Councillor Shaw moved that:
(1) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism be requested to provide a background history on the
subject matter to the Economic Development and Parks
Committee; and
(Carried)
(2) the report (June 2, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism be referred back to the
North York Community Council for further consideration and
report thereon to the Economic Development and Parks
Committee in that regard.
(Lost)
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Councillor Mike
Tzekas, Scarborough Wexford; c. Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Don Parkway;
Mr. James G. Karas, President, Pan-Macedonian Association of Ontario Inc.;
Mr. Michael Papadouris, representing AHEPA - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(c), Report No. 1)
2.12 Appointments to the Jenner Jean-Marie
Community Centre Advisory Board
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (May 28, 1999) from
the City Clerk advising that the East York Community Council on May 26 and 27, 1999,
recommended that the following persons be appointed to the Jenner Jean-Marie Community
Centre Advisory Board:
(1) Mr. Rakesh Bhardwaj;
(2) Mr. Gord Johnston; and
(3) Ms. Annie Yard.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development and Parks Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the report (May 28, 1999) from the
City Clerk.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; c. Committee
Administrator, East York Community Council - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 1)
2.13 Community Garden Action Plan
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the City Clerk advising that the Environmental Task Force on May 31, 1999, recommended to
the Economic Development and Parks Committee the adoption of the following
recommendations:
(1) the report dated May 13, 1999, from the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism, be approved;
(2) the Community Garden Department Goals for 1999 and 2000, as described in the May
13, 1999 report from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
be endorsed, and that a copy of the report be forwarded to the Economic
Development and Parks Committee and the Toronto Inter-Departmental Environment
(TIE) Committee;
(3) the Environmental Task Force incorporate the Community Garden Departmental Goals
for 1999 and 2000, as described in the May 13, 1999 report from the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, into the Environmental Plan that is
being prepared by the Environmental Task Force; and
(4) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be advised of the
above actions of the Environmental Task Force.
On motion by Councillor Mammoliti, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the recommendations of the
Environmental Task Force contained in the report (June 3, 1999) from the
City Clerk.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; c.
Ms. Jane Jayes, Parks and Recreation Division - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 1)
2.14 Millennium Publications
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the City Clerk advising that the Millennium Task Force on June 2, 1999, recommended to the
Economic Development and Parks Committee, and Council, the adoption of the report (May 26,
1999) from the Commissioner of Development, Culture and Tourism, wherein it is recommended
that:
(1) the Millennium retail publications endorsed by the City receive a letter of
support incorporating the Millennium logo in the letterhead which could appear
within the body of the publication; and
(2) the endorsement of Millennium retail publications would not extend to the use of
the Millennium logo on the cover or outside packaging, excepting publications:
(i) recommended to receive a Millennium Grant; and
(ii) developed or initiated by City departments, agencies, boards or
commissions.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the recommendations of the
Millennium Task Force embodied in the report (June 3, 1999) from the City
Clerk.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
c. Project Manager, Millennium Office - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 1)
2.15 Krinos Foods Taste of the Danforth Festival
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a revised communication (June
3, 1999) from A.J. Chocorlan, Interim General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission,
advising that at its meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 1999, the Commission received deputations
from Mr. Andonis Artemakis, Chair, Greektown on Danforth Business Improvement Association,
and Ms. Sue Graham-Nutter, Affinity Marketing Concepts, requesting free advertising space
at TTC subway stations to promote the Krinos Foods Taste of the Danforth Festival; and
recommended the following:
(1) that staff assist in the promotion of the Krinos Foods Taste of the Danforth
Event through the use of electronic messaging;
(2) that staff report on developing a policy which would deal with the provision of
advertising space for Signature Tourist Events, smaller Business Improvement
Association festivals and social objectives; and
(3) that staff undertake an analysis to determine the revenue impact of the Krinos
Foods Taste of the Danforth Event using the week prior to the Caribana Festival
weekend as the basis for the comparison.
On motion by Councillor Mammoliti, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee referred the revised communication (June 3, 1999) from
A.J. Chocorlan, Interim General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, to
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in
consultation with Economic Development staff, to review these types of
projects in the context of the City s support for major festivals, and
report thereon to the Economic Development and Parks Committee in that
regard.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
c. Mr. A.J. Chocorlan, Interim General Secretary, Toronto Transit
Commission - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(d), Report No. 1)
2.16 Funding for Sir Adam Beck Multi-Use Facility
(Alderwood Pool) Roof Ward 2 - Lakeshore Queensway
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a joint report (June 3, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer recommending that:
(1) the Economic Development and Parks Committee approve the reallocation of
$150,000.00 capital funding to cover the replacement cost of the existing pool
roof; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee:
(1) recommended to Council the adoption of the joint report (June 3,
1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
(2) directed that a copy of the joint report (June 3, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be forwarded to the Policy
and Finance Committee for information.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer; c. Mr. Frank Kershaw, Director of Policy and
Development Division; Mr. Neil Zaph, Manager of Capital Projects; Ms. Susan
Korrick, Project Coordinator; Committee Administrator, Policy and Finance
Committee - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 1)
2.17 Toronto Technology Centre -
Ward 8 - North York Spadina
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) the City of Toronto endorse the Research Technology Park on the Downsview Lands
and support Euromart s proposal for the Toronto Technology Centre as a strategic
location for companies operating in the information technology and
telecommunications sector;
(2) as a result of both local and national economic benefits, the City request support
from the Provincial and Federal levels of government for the Toronto Technology
Centre initiative;
(3) Economic Development staff work towards achieving Council s policies for these
lands (Downsview Secondary Plan) to assist the developer, Euromart, in preparing a
marketing strategy and to identify and attract suitable companies to locate at the
Toronto Technology Centre; and
(4) the Assessment and Policy Task Force be requested to investigate the
implementation and impact of a city-wide preferential R&D tax classification.
On motion by Councillor Shaw, the Economic Development and Parks Committee
referred the aforementioned report to the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism for report back to the next meeting of the
Committee scheduled to be held on July 12, 1999.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(e), Report No. 1)
2.18 Woodbine Park School Site -
Toronto District School Board Option Agreement -
Ward 26 - East Toronto
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that City
Council authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into an amending agreement to
the Option Agreement dated June 6, 1996, between the City and the Toronto District School
Board, to remove the time restriction with respect to the TDSB s right to exercise the
option to purchase the Woodbine Park school site from the City.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development and Parks Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the report (June 3, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
c. Ms. Susan Richardson, Parks and Recreation Division - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 1)
2.19 Heritage Toronto Agreement with Cottage Creek
Re: Annual Events at Fort York - Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 2, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) Heritage Toronto be authorized to enter into a two-year agreement with Cottage
Creek to allow the holding of the following events:
(i) Children s Festival, a one-day event to be held annually in June; and
(ii) Toronto s Annual Festival of Beer, a three-day event to be held annually in
August;
(2) Council refer consideration of a contract for a third event with Cottage Creek to
the new management board for Fort York, once it is established; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Mammoliti, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the report (June 2, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
c. Ms. Beth Hanna, Culture Division - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 1)
2.20 1999 First Quarter Business Development
and Retention Client Activity - All Wards
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing a summary of the
Business Development and Retention Section s first quarter completed investment projects
and related business activities; and recommending that the report be received for
information.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee received the report (June 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for information.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(f), Report No. 1)
2.21 Etobicoke Creek Bicycle/Pedestrian Path -
Waterfront to Eglinton Avenue -
(Ward 3 - Lakeshore - Queensway and
Ward 4 - Markland - Centennial)
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 2, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing information on the
planning for proposed trail extensions in the Etobicoke Creek between the Waterfront and
Eglinton Avenue West; and recommending that the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development and Parks Committee
received the report (June 2, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism for information.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(g), Report No. 1)
2.22 Toronto Inter-Departmental Environment Team (Tie)
Pesticides Sub-Committee Status Report - All Wards
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 3, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing a progress report
setting out the status of the work of the Toronto Inter-Departmental Environmental Team
(TIE) Pesticides Sub-Committee (Appendix A ) in assisting the Corporation of the City of
Toronto to phase out its use of pesticides on public green spaces in 1999; and
recommending that the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development and Parks Committee
received the report (June 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism for information.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(h), Report No. 1)
2.23 Community Safety Project - Maurice Cody Public School
/Maurice Cody Community Centre
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a communication (June 4, 1999)
from Councillor Michael Walker, North Toronto, requesting the Economic Development
Committee to request the appropriate staff to report directly to the next City Council
meeting held on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, on providing a one time grant of $11,300.00 to the
Maurice Cody Public School matching the contribution of the Toronto District School Board
for the purpose of improving personal safety in the school parking lot by purchasing and
installing two light standards and providing an additional pedestrian exit onto Cheston
Road.
On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee referred the communication (June 4, 1999) from Councillor Michael
Walker, North Toronto, to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism for a report thereon to Toronto Community Council for its
meeting of July 15 and 16, 1999, and subsequently to City Council on July
27, 28 and 29, 1999.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
Councillor Michael Walker, North Toronto; c. Committee Administrator,
Toronto Community Council - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(i), Report No. 1)
2.24 1999 Business Improvement Area Budgets -
Supplementary Report No. 3 - Upper Village (Toronto)
Business Improvement Area
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 8, 1999) from
the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer forwarding the proposed 1999 operating budget
for the Upper Village (Toronto) Business Improvement Area (BIA) for Council s approval;
advising that Council approval of this budget is required by the Municipal Act to permit
the City to collect funds on behalf of the BIA through a special tax levy; and
recommending that:
(1) the Economic Development Committee adopt and certify to City Council the
1999 expenditures of the Upper Village (Toronto) Business Improvement Area of
$152,000.00;
(2) a copy of this report be forwarded to the Budget Committee for its information;
and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Brown, the Economic Development and Parks Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the report (June 8, 1999) from the
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer; c. Mr. Joe Borowiec, Budget Services; Committee
Administrator, Budget Advisory Committee - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 1)
2.25 Implementation of Boat Launch Fees - Bluffers Park
and Humber Bay Park, Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
and Ward 2 - Lakeshore-Queensway
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a report (June 14, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing an overview of the
implementation of Boat Launch Fees at two City-owned facilities; and recommending that
this report be received for information.
The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it the following
communications:
(a) (June 18, 1999) from Mr. Garnet Thompson, resident, regarding the implementation
of Boat Launch Fees at Bluffers Park and Humber Bay Park;
(b) (June 20, 1999) from Ms. Darren McKeegan, resident, regarding the implementation
of Boat Launch Fees at Bluffers Park and Humber Bay Park; and
(c) (June 16, 1999) from Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair, Economic Development and
Parks Committee, addressed to Mr. Jim Pantlin, resident, regarding the
implementation of Boat Launch Fees at Bluffers Park and Humber Bay Park.
Mr. Roy Sonier, resident, appeared before the Economic Development and Parks Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter.
Councillor Ashton appointed Councillor Pitfield Acting Chair and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee received the aforementioned report and communications for
information.
Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; c. Mr. Garnet
Thompson, Resident; Mr. Karren McKeegan, Resident; Mr. Jim Pantlin,
Resident; Mr. Roy Sonier, Resident - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(j), Report No. 1)
2.26 Festivity Regarding the International Year
of the Older Person
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a communication (June 7, 1999)
from Ms. Lisa Tobio, Executive Director, York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors, advising of a
City-wide festivity with respect to the International Year of the Older Person; and
requesting a permit for the use of Parks facilities and equipment as well as the provision
of staff to assist with the event free of charge.
Councillor Ashton appointed Councillor Pitfield Acting Chair and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee referred the communication (June 7, 1999) from Ms. Lisa Tobio,
Executive Director, York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors, to the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report thereon on how the
City can support these types of activities.
Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
c. Ms. Lisa Tobio, Executive Director, York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors -
June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(k), Report No. 1)
2.27 Bocce Facility at the York-Fairbank
Centre for Seniors in the City of York
The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it a communication (June 7, 1999)
from Ms. Lisa Tobio, Executive Director, York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors, advising that
the Bocce facility at the York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors will be ready for use by the
middle of July; requesting that a Program Co-ordinator be assigned to co-ordinate the new
Bocce courts; and forwarding a proposal, similar to the Snow Link Program partnership that
the City of Toronto and York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors presently have, in which program
services are provided through the Centre and billed to the City of Toronto.
The following Members of Council appeared before the Economic Development and Parks
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Councillor Joe Mihevc, York Eglinton; and
- Councillor Rob Davis, York Eglinton.
On motion by Councillor Mammoliti, the Economic Development and Parks
Committee referred the communication (June 7 , 1999) from Ms. Lisa Tobio,
Executive Director, York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors, to the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for a report thereon to the
Economic Development and Parks Committee with the direction that he consult
with the Bocce Sub-Committee prior to reporting back to the Economic
Development and Parks Committee at its meeting scheduled to be held on July
12, 1999.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; c. Councillor
Joe Mihevc, York Eglinton; Councillor Rob Davis, York Eglinton; Ms. Lisa
Tobio Executive Director, York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors - June 28, 1999)
(Clause No. 15(l), Report No. 1)
2.28 Presentation to Members of the Economic Development Committee
Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair, on behalf of the Economic Development Committee presented
Councillor Douglas Holyday, Markland-Centennial and Councillor Robert Davis, York
Eglinton, with a plaque and thanked them for their contribution to the Economic
Development Committee during its first term.
(Clause No. 15(m), Report No. 1)
2.29 Welcoming Delegation to Toronto
Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair, on behalf of the Economic Development and Parks Committee
members, welcomed the following delegation to Toronto and wished them a successful stay in
the City:
- Yinxiao Zhou, Mayor of Fushun City;
- Youbo Han, Deputy President, Fushun Coal Mining Industry Bureau;
- Da Li, Chairman, Fushun Foreign Trade and Economic Co-Operation Committee;
- Qiguang Liu, Deputy Chairman, Fushan Economic Plan Committee;
- Guihong, Tan, Vice Director of Department, Fushan Foreign Trade and Economic Co-
operation Committee;
- Jinpu Song, General Manager, Fushun Jintaixiang Chemical Industry Technology Ltd.;
and
- Yougui Qi, Chief Engineer, Fushun Aluminium Company.
The Committee adjourned its meeting at 6:11 p.m.
Chair
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