Economic and Community Development Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 16 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
EC26.1received
Annual Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Update
Rajeev Viswanathan, Board Member, Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board of Directors and Michael Mendel, Manager, Government Affairs and Stakeholder Relations, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, will give a presentation on Annual Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Update, including activities and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Received the presentation from Rajeev Viswanathan, Board Member, Greater Toronto Airports Authority Board of Directors and Michael Mendel, Manager, Government Affairs and Stakeholder Relations, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, headed "2021 GTAA Annual Update City of Toronto", for information.
EC26.2received
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - Restart and Recovery of Air Service Overview
Gene Cabral, Executive Vice President, PortsToronto and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, will give a presentation on Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - Restart and Recovery of Air Service Overview. The presentation will provide a brief overview of the critical operations that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport provided during the COVID-19 pandemic and outline present and future opportunities for the Airport to support the City of Toronto and region's economic recovery in the immediate term and in the months and years ahead.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Received the presentation (December 1, 2021) from Gene Cabral, Executive Vice President, PortsToronto and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, headed "Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - Restart and Recovery of Air Service: Overview", for information.
EC26.3received
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - Economic Impact Study
Jennifer Quinn, Chief Operating Officer, Nieuport Aviation, Owner and Operator of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Passenger Terminal, will give a presentation on the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - Economic Impact Study. The recently commissioned Study quantifies the future economic impact associated with further investments at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, including the planned construction of a United States preclearance facility, and reaffirms the Airport's critical role in supporting post-COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery for the City of Toronto and region.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Received the presentation (December 1, 2021) from Neil Pakey, Chief Executive Officer, Nieuport Aviation and Jennifer Quinn, Chief Operating Officer, Nieuport Aviation, headed "Billy Bishop Airport: Unlocking Economic Growth in a Post-COVID World", for information.
EC26.4adopted
Amendments to Agreement with Campbell House Museum
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority to amend Parts 6 and 8 of Council's decision on Item EC8.9, "Sustaining the Vibrancy of Campbell House Museum", adopted by Council at its October 29-30, 2019 meeting. The report on Item EC8.9 recommended an Amending Agreement to the 1971 Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Sir William Campbell Foundation to operate the property known as Campbell House, located at 160 Queen Street West, as a public historical museum. The recommendations inadvertently assigned capital maintenance and repair responsibilities to the Campbell House Board of Management instead of to the City of Toronto. This report recommends an amendment to correct the error so that it reads that the City of Toronto is responsible for capital repairs of the Campbell House as reflected in the staff report.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2019.EC8.9, headed "Sustaining the Vibrancy of Campbell House Museum", by deleting Parts 6 and 8 and replacing them with the following new Parts 6 and 8: "6. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate the following amendments to the 1971 Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Sir William Campbell Foundation: a. remove all references and obligations in relation to The Advocates' Society; b. reduce the Foundation's financial obligations in a manner commensurate with the City of Toronto assuming responsibility for capital repairs to the Campbell House on a permanent basis; and c. any other terms that may be mutually satisfactory to both parties, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Manager. 8. City Council amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 68, Museums to: a. add capital repairs to the responsibilities of the City of Toronto and to make capital expenditures in accordance with the applicable budget allocation, year over year; and b. reflect amendments to the 1971 Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Sir William Campbell Foundation, as necessary." 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to sign an Amending Agreement with the Sir William Campbell Foundation as outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item EC8.9, headed "Sustaining the Vibrancy of Campbell House Museum", by deleting Parts 6 and 8 and replacing them with the following new Parts 6 and 8: "6. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate the following amendments to the 1971 Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Sir William Campbell Foundation: a. remove all references and obligations in relation to The Advocates' Society; b. reduce the Foundation's financial obligations in a manner commensurate with the City of Toronto assuming responsibility for capital repairs to the Campbell House on a permanent basis; and c. any other terms that may be mutually satisfactory to both parties, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Manager. 8. City Council amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 68, Museums, to: a. add capital repairs to the responsibilities of the City of Toronto and to make capital expenditures in accordance with the applicable budget allocation, year over year; and b. reflect amendments to the 1971 Agreement between the City of Toronto and the Sir William Campbell Foundation, as necessary." 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to sign an Amending Agreement with the Sir William Campbell Foundation as outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
EC26.5adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Mount Pleasant Village and Uptown Yonge Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas. The Mount Pleasant Village and Uptown Yonge BIAs fall within two Community Council boundaries.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management below, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Mount Pleasant Village: Matthew Kutas Robert Prete Uptown Yonge: Stephen Lokash 2. City Council remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Mount Pleasant Village: Scott Purdy Uptown Yonge: Alex Mazelow
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Mount Pleasant Village: Matthew Kutas Robert Prete Uptown Yonge: Stephen Lokash 2. City Council remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Mount Pleasant Village: Scott Purdy Uptown Yonge: Alex Mazelow
EC26.6adopted
This report seeks authority for the City (as the "Landlord") to enter into a 49-year below-market rent lease agreement (the "Lease") with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre ("A.D.B.C.C.", as the "Tenant") in respect of the property located at 756 Bathurst Street. 756 Bathurst Street is a three-storey building with ground floor retail fronting on Bathurst Street that will be purchased by the City from the developer of the adjacent mixed-use development known as Mirvish Village (the "Leased Premises"), pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale executed in December 2017. A.D.B.C.C. is an organization engaged in promoting the cultural, social, educational and economic well-being of the African Canadian and Caribbean Canadian communities, by providing space for community projects and events; and through the sale of cultural and educational products. Although the organization is a not-for-profit, it is associated with a for-profit bookstore, which makes them ineligible to participate in the City's Community Space Tenancy program. By entering into the Lease, A.D.B.C.C. will become eligible for federal capital funding programs. This report also seeks authority for the City to accept donations in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto For Community Benefits Policy with respect to the capital project at 756 Bathurst Street until A.D.B.C.C. achieves charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency and is able to issue charitable receipts for income tax purposes for donations received on behalf of their own organization.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy in respect of the Lease, including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the Community Space Tenancy Policy, and declare that it is in the interest of the City of Toronto to grant a Lease to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre for nominal consideration. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and enter into a 49-year below-market rent lease agreement (the "Lease") between the City of Toronto, as the Landlord, and A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, as the Tenant, in respect of 756 Bathurst Street (the "Leased Premises"), substantially on the major terms and conditions in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships and on other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management or their designate and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council declare 756 Bathurst Street surplus with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a long-term lease to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre and City Council direct staff to take all steps necessary to comply with the City of Toronto's real estate disposal process set out in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as the Landlord, to permit the Tenant, A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, to perform State of Good Repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance work on behalf of the Landlord with an estimated value of $7,688,000 exclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships, and including compliance with the City of Toronto's Fair Wage Policy and labour trade contractual obligations and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships to accept donations in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto For Community Benefits Policy, subject to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre satisfying the terms and conditions in Attachment 2 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Strategic Partnerships recommend that: 1. City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy ("C.S.T. Policy") in respect of the Lease including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the C.S.T. Policy and declare that it is in the interest of the City to grant a Lease to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre for nominal consideration. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to negotiate and enter into a 49-year below-market rent lease agreement (the "Lease") between the City, as the Landlord, and A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, as the Tenant, in respect of 756 Bathurst Street (the "Leased Premises"), substantially on the major terms and conditions summarized in Attachment 1, and on other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council declare 756 Bathurst Street surplus with the intended manner of disposal to be by way of a long-term lease to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre and City Council direct staff to take all steps necessary to comply with the City's real estate disposal process set out in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Sale of Real Property. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as Landlord, to permit the Tenant to perform State of Good Repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance work on behalf of the Landlord with an estimated value of $7,688,000 exclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management (as outlined in Attachment 1) and including compliance with the City's Fair Wage Policies and labour trade contractual obligations and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the Director of Strategic Partnerships to accept donations in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto For Community Benefits Policy, subject to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre satisfying the terms and conditions listed in Attachment 2.
EC26.7adopted
City of Toronto Diverse Youth Fellowship Program
The following report outlines the enhanced workforce development model for the Diverse Youth Fellowship and the costs associated with the implementation of the program from 2022-2024. The Diverse Youth Fellowship is a leadership program that provides youth from neighbourhood improvement areas across Toronto who are experiencing systemic barriers and discrimination with paid employment and valuable opportunities for career development at the City of Toronto. The program places 30 highly motivated youth from diverse backgrounds in Council Member Offices for 12 weeks. During their placements, Youth Fellows work directly with elected officials and staff on advocacy, case work, policy, research, administrative support, communications and event planning. The Diverse Youth Fellowship program provides a unique space for youth who experience multiple systemic barriers to equitably participate in civic engagement and workforce development opportunities. The Diverse Youth Fellowship consolidates the pre-existing Black, Muslim, Tamil, Filipino and Protégée Fellowships under one umbrella to improve planning, coordination and integration of supports. The consolidation of these programs also incorporates an enhanced workforce development model to support Youth Fellows with their professional development and builds effective pathways to future quality employment.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the enhanced Diversity Youth Fellowship Program for 2022-2024 supported by Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Council budget. 2. City Council request Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Clerk's Office to enter into a contract with Urban Alliance on Race Relations to co-fund and administer the Diverse Youth Fellowship Program based on the approved budget. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Clerk's Office to work in collaboration with Urban Alliance on Race Relations to report back on the outcomes of the Diverse Youth Fellowship Program to the Economic and Community Development Committee in 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the enhanced Diversity Youth Fellowship Program for 2022-2024 supported by Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the City Council budget. 2. City Council request Social Development, Finance and Administration and City Clerk's Office to enter into contract with Urban Alliance on Race Relations to co-fund and administer the Diverse Youth Fellowship program based on approved budget. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and City Clerk's Office to work in collaboration with the Urban Alliance on Race Relations to report back on the outcomes of the program to Economic and Community Development Committee in 2024.
EC26.8adopted
Supporting Food Security in St. James Town
This report responds to City Council direction to determine the operational and staffing cost requirement to support the mandate of the Interim Collaborative Framework for Healthy Food Security in St. James Town and the costs related to providing community space at 200 Wellesley Street East. The report provides a summary of the Collaborative Framework, actions taken to date, a model for supporting the mandate of the Collaborative Framework as well as details of the design and costs for redesigned community space at 200 Wellesley Street East. The St. James Town Community Food Table was established in January 2021. This table was initiated by City staff following direction from City Council and convened with representation from community agencies, residents and residential apartment owner groups, including Toronto Community Housing Corporation and City divisions. In July 2021, a report was submitted to Council outlining the outcomes of the table, including an Interim Collaborative Framework developed by the members of the table. The report recommends that funds be provided: i) to advance the goals and principles of the Collaborative Framework and key actions of the Food Table through start-up resources for facilitation, coordination, activation and resident focused capacity building and ii) to advance capital investments in a new community food space at 200 Wellesley Street East.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to undertake the capital improvements required to establish a community food space at 200 Wellesley Street East and to lead a Request for Expressions of Interest process, identifying a collaborative of community agencies to activate the space and operationalize the coordination, activation and resident participation for the space.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to undertake the capital improvements required to establish a community food space at 200 Wellesley Street East and to lead a Request for Expressions of Interest process, identifying a collaborative of community agencies to activate the space and operationalize the coordination, activation and resident participation for the space.
EC26.9adopted
Granting Requests for Parents Engaged in Education and 5n2 Kitchens
Staff from Social Development, Finance and Administration have pursued the direction from Toronto City Council to seek external funding for the work of Parents Engaged in Education and 5n2 Kitchens. Conversations with Provincial and Federal programs and other community funders are ongoing. The Scheinberg Foundation, which provided a total of $920,000 to the City's TO Supports Investment Fund in 2020 to support community food programs, is now working with 5n2 Kitchens to support re-allocation expenses at a new location, once it is identified, and to strengthen the organization through the development of a social enterprise. Additionally, Toronto City Council directed $450,000 in funding from Reserve Account XR2007 for 5n2 Kitchens to undertake renovations and create a proper food preparation area at 705 Progress Avenue should tenancy be secured to support renovating space to accommodate expanded services. In 2020, the City received and disbursed $7.75 million in one-time funding to support the needs of vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. One-time funding from the Province of Ontario's Social Service Relief Fund, the Canadian Medical Association Foundation, and The Scheinberg Foundation were leveraged by the Social Development, Finance and Administration Division to create the TO Supports Investment Fund to invest in strategic partnerships with social services agencies to address urgent needs of vulnerable Toronto residents as a result of COVID-19. The funds were not intended to meet long-term recovery needs. The City has continued to advocate to the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada for greater funding to support the emergency and recovery needs found within Toronto communities.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Received the report (November 16, 2021) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.
EC26.10adopted
Request to Review Chapter 349, Animals Exception for Reptilia Zoo
This report responds to the Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC)'s request to explore a site-specific exception in Chapter 349, Animals to permit the operations of Reptilia Zoo at 245 Queens Quay West (Harbourfront Centre). Reptilia is a reptile zoo with locations in Vaughan and Whitby. Their operations include a self-guided visitation centre with exhibits that house numerous reptiles, as well as both on-site and off-site shows for education and entertainment. Reptilia's existing locations also have ancillary business functions such as adopting out reptiles, and the retail sale of food and equipment for keeping reptiles as pets. The company has been in discussions with Harbourfront Centre as a prospective tenant. Reptilia's proposed program includes animals that fall under the Prohibited Animals list in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals. ECDC has requested that staff consider the specific species that would be permitted if the Animals Bylaw was amended to provide a site-specific exception for Reptilia's operations, and the health and safety implications associated with City Council granting an exception. To respond to this request, staff undertook targeted stakeholder consultation and research on the implications of such an exception, including those related to health and safety, animal welfare, and economic development. Based on the findings of this work, staff do not recommend amending the bylaw to grant a site-specific exception to the Animals Bylaw. While this report recommends against an exception, staff note that the company can still pursue its operations without housing species listed in the Prohibited Animals list. This report was written in consultation with Economic Development and Culture, Toronto Public Health, and Corporate Real Estate Management.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council not grant a site-specific exception for Reptilia Zoo, at 245 Queens Quay West, under Section 349-4, Prohibited Animals Exemptions, of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. City Council not grant a site-specific exception for Reptilia Zoo, at 245 Queens Quay West, under Section 349-4 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals.
EC26.11adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Non-Competitive Blanket Contract Number 47022679 with Star Security Inc. for the provision of security guard services at various locations managed by the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division, in the amount of $4,223,205 net of all taxes and charges ($4,297,534 net of Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.) recoveries), for the period from October 1, 2021 to December 23, 2021. With the requested amendment, the total contract value will be increased from $22,477,606 net of all taxes and charges ($22,873,212 net of H.S.T. recoveries) to $26,700,811 net of HST ($27,170,745 net of H.S.T. recoveries). The amendment is required due to unexpected administrative delays associated with finalizing a competitive award package for Bid Award Panel approval, resulting from Request for Proposal Ariba Document Number 2991705089 provision of security guard services for various respite, refugee and shelter locations across the City of Toronto, and the execution of agreements between the City of Toronto and successful proponents. The new contracts were to have the suppliers commence work on October 1, 2021, however due to the delays, the new contracts instead have an award date of October 13, 2021. Star Security Inc. and Garda Canada Security Corporation were the successful proponents of the Request for Proposal. Upon signing the legal agreement on November 3, 2021, Star Security Inc. now has thirty (30) days to commence formal front line service beginning on December 3, 2021. However, pending a signed legal agreement with Garda Canada Security Corporation, Star Security Inc. will continue to provide service to the remaining sites under Non-Competitive Blanket Contract Number 47022679 until December 23, 2021. This amendment will also allow the City to resolve invoices from October 1, 2021 and to continue utilizing Star Security Inc. under their existing contract (Blanket Contract Number 47022679) until service under the new contract commences, ensuring that service to the various locations will continue seamlessly. The terms and conditions of the existing Non-Competitive Blanket Contract Number 47022679 with Star Security Inc. for the locations currently under that contract will continue to be honoured until December 23, 2021. The Economic and Community Development Committee's approval is required in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), where the current request exceeds the allowable threshold of $500,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorized an amendment to Non-Competitive Blanket Contract Number 47022679 with Star Security Inc. for the provision of contracted security guard services at various locations managed by Shelter, Support and Housing Administration in the amount of $4,223,205 net of all taxes and charges ($4,297,534 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the period from October 1, 2021 to December 23, 2021, increasing the current blanket contract value from $22,477,606 net of all taxes and charges ($22,873,212 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $26,700,811 net of all taxes and charges ($27,170,745 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to amend Non-Competitive Blanket Contract Number 47022679 with Star Security Inc. for the provision of contracted security guard services at various locations managed by Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in the amount of $4,223,205 net of all taxes and charges ($4,297,534 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period from October 1, 2021 to December 23, 2021, increasing the current blanket contract value from $22,477,606 net of all taxes and charges ($22,873,212 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $26,700,811 net of all taxes and charges ($27,170,745 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
EC26.12adopted
This report seeks authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6050598 issued to Anacond Contracting Inc. for the provision of all labour, materials, equipment and supervision necessary for Emergency Power Upgrades at Bendale Acres by an additional $790,000 net of all taxes and charges ($803,904 net of HST recoveries), to complete additional work required due to unforeseen site conditions that required redesigning and reinforcing underground structural footings, shoring, and underpinning of the compactor room and existing gas meter reinforcement, resulting in a total revised purchase order value of $3,480,072 net of all taxes and charges ($3,541,321 net of HST recoveries).
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorized an amendment to Purchase Order Number 6050598 with Anacond Contracting Inc. for the provision of all labour, materials, equipment and supervision necessary for emergency power upgrades at Bendale Acres in the amount of $790,000 net of all taxes and charges ($803,904 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $2,690,072 net of all taxes and charges ($2,737,417 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $3,480,072 net of all taxes and charges ($3,541,321 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to complete project scope changes required due to unforeseen site conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6050598 with Anacond Contracting Inc. for the provision of all labour, materials, equipment and supervision necessary for Emergency Power Upgrades at Bendale Acres, in the amount of $790,000 net of all taxes and charges ($803,904 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $2,690,072 net of all taxes and charges ($2,737,417 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $3,480,072 net of all taxes and charges ($3,541,321 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to complete project scope changes required due to unforeseen site conditions.
EC26.13adopted
Updates to Spotlight on Toronto
At its meeting on November 17, 2021, the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered Item FB10.1 and made recommendations to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the updates to "Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry", which was approved by City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 [Item 2017.ED22.4], as outlined in "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" [Item 2021.FB10.1] under "Possible Future Strategic Priorities" and with the following additional Strategic Priorities: a. under Part 3 - Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements: - Complete technical application to ensure smooth implementation of the new film permit fees to support expansion of customer service initiatives; and b. under Part 5 - Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships: - Leverage partnerships and City Communications to advance economic and cultural contribution of both the domestic and international production industry in Toronto. - Track and highlight the successes of work force development groups across the film industry. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that a film friendly lens is incorporated in new developments in the City of Toronto. 3. City Council direct the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries to report back to the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on the impact of xoTO brand promotions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the updates to "Spotlight on Toronto: A Strategic Action Plan for the Film, Television and Digital Media Industry" approved by City Council on July 4, 2017 [2017.ED22.4], set out in the document "Spotlight on Toronto - 2021 Review and Updates" (Item FB10.1) under "Possible Future Strategic Priorities", and with the following additional strategic priorities: a. Under Part 3 - Exceptional Customer Service Enhancements: - Complete technical application to ensure smooth implementation of the new film permit fees to support expansion of customer service initiatives. b. Under Part 5 - Dynamic Branding and Strong International and Business Partnerships: - Leverage partnerships and City Communications to advance economic and cultural contribution of both the domestic and international production industry in Toronto. - Track and highlight the successes of work force development groups across the film industry. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that a film friendly lens is incorporated in new developments in the City of Toronto. 3. City Council direct the Film Commissioner and Director, Entertainment Industries to report back to the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board on the impact of xoTO brand promotions.
EC26.14amended
Overview on Employment Lands in the Area South of Eastern Avenue
At its meeting on November 17, 2021, the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered Item FB10.2 and made recommendations to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Acknowledged the importance of lands designated as Core Employment Areas and General Employment Areas in the Official Plan to the protection of existing and development of new studio and production space across the City of Toronto. 2. Requested the Manager, Official Plan, City Planning to provide a presentation at the January 21, 2022 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on the Overview of Employment Lands in the Area South of Eastern Avenue. 3. Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consider as part of the report to the Planning and Housing Committee on the Municipal Comprehensive Review: a. the importance of protecting and expanding studio and production space in the City of Toronto in an effort to increase Toronto's global market share in film production; and b. the potential impacts that proposed Employment Area conversions may have on current and future operations of nearby film and production studios.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee hear a presentation at its December 1, 2021 meeting from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, on the Overview of Employment Lands in the Area South of Eastern Avenue. 2. The Economic and Community Development Committee acknowledge the importance of lands designated Core Employment Areas and General Employment Areas in the Official Plan to the protection of existing and development of new studio and production space across the City. 3. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, consider as part of the report to the Planning and Housing Committee, on the Municipal Comprehensive Review: a. the importance of protecting and expanding studio and production space in the City in an effort to increase Toronto's global market share in film production; and b. the potential impacts that proposed Employment Area conversions may have on current and future operations of nearby film and production studios.
EC26.15adopted
In 2018, Toronto City Council unanimously adopted the Toronto Pollinator Protection Strategy. With the goal of protecting the more than 360 species of bees and more than 100 species of butterflies and other pollinators in the city, this comprehensive strategy laid out the guiding principles, priorities and actions that the city must take to protect our diverse native pollinator community. Since adopting the strategy, our city's parks have become a thriving home for pollinators, with new additions being added each year. Unfortunately, our community's main streets have not followed this lead, as our Business Improvement Areas have been left to their own devices, without an established guide for landscaping or plant life on our city's right-of-ways. By creating a support system for our BIAs to help enhance the existing Toronto Pollinator Protection Strategy, we can ensure the strategy continues to expand its impact across Toronto.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report back in the second quarter of 2022 on the establishment of supports and guidelines for Toronto's Business Improvement Areas to follow the Toronto Pollinator Protection Strategy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report back in the second quarter of 2022 on the establishment of supports and guidelines for Toronto's Business Improvement Areas to follow the Toronto Pollinator Protection Strategy.
EC26.16amended
Status of Federal-Provincial Negotiations on Affordable and Accessible Child Care
This report provides an update to City Council on the status of negotiations with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada regarding agreements and the flow of funding for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan announced in the 2021 Federal Budget. It also outlines options for the City of Toronto to partner directly with the Government of Canada if an agreement cannot be reached with the Province of Ontario.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (November 30, 2021) from the General Manager, Children's Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Children's Services recommends that: 1. City Council request the Mayor to request a meeting with the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Education and the Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development to discuss the following: a. the status of negotiations between the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada regarding agreements and the flow of funding for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan announced in the 2021 Federal Budget; and b. the role of the City of Toronto in collaborating and implementing a Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan to improve accessible and affordable child care for Toronto families.