Economic and Community Development Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 14 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.
EC7.1adopted
Toronto Fire Services Transformation Plan Update
This report provides a status update on the key initiatives that are paving the way for ongoing Toronto Fire Services (TFS) service delivery improvements, including progress made to-date on initiatives established as part of the TFS Transformation Plan (additional information is included in Attachment 1 - 2019 TFS Transformation Plan Update). This report also responds to the March 7, 2019, City Council request for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services (TFS) to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC), prior to the 2020 Budget Process, on opportunities to develop strategies to enhance overall service delivery. A number of initiatives arising from the TFS Transformation Plan are underway, including a comprehensive operational deployment and capacity review. The completion of this initiative and other Transformation Plan initiatives will enable TFS to make evidence and results-based recommendations for the future of TFS service delivery. In March 2019, TFS achieved international CFAI (Commission on Fire Accreditation International) accreditation under the Centre for Public Safety Excellence, making Toronto the largest city in North America with an accredited fire service. The achievement of CFAI accreditation included the identification of opportunities and recommendations, which are informing ongoing service delivery and operational deployment review initiatives within Fire Services. These initiatives will inform recommendations for the enhancement of service delivery strategies, particularly as they relate to effective and efficient staff deployment. Therefore, in order to provide City Council with evidence-based recommendations for future service delivery improvements, along with the most effective means of addressing both current and emerging fire safety risks and trends, the Fire Chief will defer these recommendations to the 2021 budget process. This will enable TFS to fully evaluate the impact of the changes currently underway. In advance of the 2021 budget process, the Fire Chief will report back to ECDC with strategies to enhance overall service delivery and address emerging and forecasted risks and needs of the growing city.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (August 19, 2019) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EC7.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services (TFS) to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Zoll Medical Canada Inc. (Zoll), for the supply and delivery of 200 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to replace the existing equipment used by TFS' Operations, Training, and Technical Operations Divisions. Each year TFS responds to approximately 1,300 suspected cardiac arrest patient incidents. The optimal life cycle of AEDs is generally 7-10 years of service. The current units are due for replacement as they are past their optimal life span of 10 years. The purchase of Zoll branded defibrillators will maintain consistency with the equipment being used by Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS). The introduction of dissimilar equipment would result in delays in the transition of patient care from TFS to TPS. Maintaining standard equipment supports joint operations and emergency response by both TFS and TPS. Further, continuing with Zoll branded equipment avoids additional costs that would arise as a result of compatibility issues with TFS' existing equipment (e.g. defibrillation pads, mannequins for training, data management software and licenses, etc.), also manufactured by Zoll. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195 - Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Purchasing Official's authority of the cumulative five year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of HST allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Zoll Medical Canada Inc. for the supply, delivery, and installation of 200 Zoll AED3 BLS Semi-Automatic defibrillators, related supplies, training equipment, and data management software licenses/subscriptions in the amount of $754,806, net of HST ($768,090, net of HST recoveries) on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. City Council grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Zoll Medical Canada Inc. for the supply, delivery, and installation of 200 Zoll AED3 BLS Semi-Automatic defibrillators, related supplies, training equipment, and data management software licenses/subscriptions in the amount of $754,806, net of HST ($768,090, net of HST recoveries) on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
EC7.3adopted
Donation from a Resident for Regent Park Programming
The purpose of this report is to seek approval from City Council to accept a donation and enter into a donor agreement with Chris Brillinger, a Toronto resident, to fund programs, services, initiatives and events in Regent Park. The report recommends that the Executive Director of Social Development, Finance and Administration, or her designate, be authorized to make one-time grants in line with the goals of the donation outlined by the donor.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, or her designate, to accept a donation of $0.25 million from Chris Brillinger to fund programs, services, initiatives and events in Regent Park in 2020 and 2021, in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, or her designate, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the $0.25 million donation from Chris Brillinger, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, or her designate, to allocate, approve and disburse one-time grants within the Regent Park community as a result of this donation. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee annually on the grants approved through authority provided in Recommendation 3.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, or her designate, to accept a donation of $0.25 million from Chris Brillinger to fund programs, services, initiatives and events in Regent Park in 2020 and 2021, in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, or her designate, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the $0.25 million donation from Chris Brillinger, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, or her designate, to allocate, approve and disburse one-time grants within the Regent Park community as a result of this donation. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee annually on the grants approved through authority provided in Recommendation 3.
EC7.4amended
Engagement of Non-profit Organizations to Provide Mentoring Programs for Children Ages 7-11
This report responds to directives from Economic and Community Development Committee to report on opportunities to engage non-profit organizations to provide youth mentoring programs for children ages 7 to 11 living in Scarborough's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas. This report provides a summary of City of Toronto Divisions and external organizations providing youth mentoring programs in the area and offers information on ways non-profit organizations can implement the 40 Developmental Assets model.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to: a. explore funding opportunities to develop and pilot a community based mentoring program for school aged children between the ages of 6 and 12 years in Scarborough's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas; b. base the pilot on the 40 Developmental Assets model with the potential to be replicated in other areas of the city; and c. report back to the November 6, 2019 Economic and Community Development Committee meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.
EC7.5adopted
Authorization to Enter into a Funding Agreement for Enterprise Toronto
This report seeks City Council's authorization to enter into a three-year funding agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade for Enterprise Toronto programming. Enterprise Toronto is a one-stop source to start and grow a small business, and is one of 48 provincially funded Small Business Enterprise Centres across Ontario. Enterprise Toronto is operated by the City of Toronto, Economic Development and Culture Division. The annual funding envelope of $1,000,175 in each of 2019, 2020 and 2021 will enable staff at Enterprise Toronto to support small businesses and start-up companies across the city.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate and execute a three-year agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade for the delivery of Enterprise Toronto programming, including funding from the Government of Ontario in the amount of $1,000,175 in each of 2019, 2020 and 2021. 2. City Council increase the 2019 Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $1,000,175 gross, zero net, fully funded by a grant from the Government of Ontario, conditional upon conclusion of an agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to include the Government of Ontario funding of $1,000,175 gross, zero net, towards the delivery of Enterprise Toronto programming in the 2020 and 2021 Operating Budgets submission for Council consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate and execute a three-year agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade for the delivery of Enterprise Toronto programming, including funding from the government of Ontario in the amount of $1,000,175 in each of 2019, 2020 and 2021. 2. City Council increase the 2019 Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $1,000,175 gross, zero net, fully funded by a grant from the Government of Ontario, conditional upon conclusion of an agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to include the Government of Ontario funding of $1,000,175 gross, zero net, towards the delivery of Enterprise Toronto programming in the 2020 and 2021 Operating Budgets submission for Council consideration.
EC7.6adopted
Formation of Business Improvement Areas in Scarborough East of McCowan Road
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the development process of Business Improvement Areas, improving employment opportunities and the establishment of business within all of the Scarborough community area east of McCowan Road.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Received the report (August 20, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.
EC7.7adopted
On May 9, 2019, Mayor John Tory, alongside Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson, Councillor Paula Fletcher and key City staff led a delegation of 30 Toronto screen industry companies and organizations to Los Angeles to strengthen existing relationships and foster new ones with Los Angeles' leading film, television and digital media companies in order to secure more investment in Toronto. The delegation, the largest to date for this mission, presented a unified voice for the jurisdiction and showcased Toronto's commitment to growing the industry beyond the $2 billion it contributed to the city in 2018. Messaging from Mayor Tory, Deputy Mayor Thompson, Councillor Fletcher, City staff and delegates was focused on infrastructure growth, workforce development and customer service during this unprecedented golden age of content creation. This report provides an overview of the Mayor's Los Angeles Mission including key activities and outcomes.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (August 13, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EC7.8amended
Animating Winter in Toronto: First Steps - Update
Animating winter in Toronto will increase opportunities for all Torontonians, no matter where they live, to participate in local, relevant cultural activities in all corners of the city. Winter is a slow retail and tourism time and thus a boost will be good for the community impacts of greater cultural participation. Also importantly, celebrations of culture and community will support the economy and drive tourism and visitor spending in the coldest months of the year. This report provides an overview of City activities currently planned to animate the start of winter in 2019 and describes ways Toronto could expand winter programming and promotion through Economic Development and Culture Division in partnership with Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Transportation Services, Tourism Toronto, and other relevant stakeholders for 2020 and beyond.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review potential options to partner with and support winter animation opportunities with Business Improvements Areas, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee as part of the report in the third quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.
EC7.9adopted
The attached Toronto Economic Bulletin summarizes the most recent data available for key economic indicators benchmarking the city's economic performance.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (August 15, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EC7.10amended
Implementation of Coroner's Recommendations from the Faulkner and Chapman Inquests
This report is in response to City Council's direction at their meeting on June 18 and 19, 2019 that the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA), report on the actions taken by City divisions to respond to the recommendations from the Coroner's Inquests into the deaths of Grant Faulkner and Bradley Chapman. The report outlines each of the recommendations from the two Coroner's Inquests directed to the City and notes the actions taken or planned for each division impacted by the recommendations.
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to include in their 2020 base budget submission, $100,000 in community grant funding, an additional 8 street outreach workers, and the business case to expand the Eviction Prevention in the Community (EPIC) program; required to implement the recommendations from the Coroner's Inquests into the deaths of Grant Faulkner and Bradley Chapman.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EC7.11adopted
Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board - Workforce Requirements in the Film Industry
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered a presentation on July 19, 2019 on Update on Strategic Action Plan and Board and Staff Accomplishments.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board, to conduct a scan on workforce requirements, including recruitment from diverse communities and diversification of the workforce in the Film industry.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board, to conduct a scan on workforce requirements, including recruitment from diverse communities and diversification of the workforce in the Film industry.
EC7.12amended
BRAVE (Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Empathy)
I am introducing a new business item to the September 5th, 2019 Economic and Community Development Committee agenda which includes a presentation of the hospital-based violence intervention program at the Tory Trauma Program Centre for Injury Prevention at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The presenters are Ms. Brandy Tanenbaum and Dr. Avery Nathens. BRAVE (Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Empathy) is a new hospital-based violence intervention program in development at the Tory Trauma Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The program aims to promote positive alternatives to violence in order to reduce retaliation, criminal involvement and re-injury among youth injured by violence.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to review the BRAVE (Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Empathy) program, investigate any opportunities the City, the Province and the Federal Government might have to work with the Tory Trauma Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, including the possibility of providing assistance for case workers, and report back to the November 6, 2019 Economic and Community Development Committee meeting.
EC7.13adopted
Planning for a Community Hub in Central Etobicoke
In April 2016, the Community Development and Recreation Committee adopted item CD11.1 ( http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2016.CD11.1 ) In doing so, the committee conserved a presentation from Social Planning Toronto on Etobicoke Youth Network plans for a community hub. In June 2016, City Council adopted item CD12.4 ( http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2016.CD12.4 which provided an Investment Funding grant to a not-for-profit organization, in collaboration with Social Development, Finance and Administration, to develop a community hub strategy and feasibility study to address the needs of youth and seniors in Central Etobicoke. From this study work, the Central Etobicoke Community Hub Initiative (CECHI) has formed into an organization which supports planning for a community hub. The proposed solution would address long-standing deficits including local space needs and service gaps in Central Etobicoke. This essential access point will enable youth, seniors, newcomers, individuals living alone, and families to interact and become fully engaged, healthy, socially included, and active residents. It will make it easier for local residents to access the health, social, cultural, recreational and other resources they need, together in one place. Information on The CECHI is available here: http://etobicokehub.org/index.html
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in collaboration with Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the end of 2019, on the Investment Funding grant approved by City Council on June 7, 2016 [CD12.4], the Central Etobicoke Community Hub Initiative, and on opportunities to co-locate a multi-agency-led service provision model at City of Toronto owned redevelopment sites in Ward 2.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday recommends that the Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in collaboration with Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the end of 2019, on the Investment Funding grant approved by City Council on June 7, 2016 [CD12.4], the Central Etobicoke Community Hub Initiative, and on opportunities to co-locate a multi-agency-led service provision model at City of Toronto owned redevelopment sites in Ward 2.
EC7.14adopted
Glen Rhodes United Church on Gerrard Street East currently hosts a food bank that has approximately 30,000 visits each year and a monthly community dinner that serves 100 - 120 meals at each sitting. The Glen Rhodes Church is ideally suited to house a neighbourhood food hub that provides programs and services geared to preserving and expanding access to healthy food and other complimentary services. In January 2018 the Community Development and Recreation Committee requested the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to assist in the exploration of increasing food access in East Toronto through the potential of a food hub at Glen Rhodes Church or another suitable location to meet the deep needs of the community through establishing a working group in consultation with the local Councillor. As a result, staff from Social Development Finance and Administration, Toronto Public Health, Shelter Support and Housing Administration and Solid Waste Management Services have been working with community partners to create a neighbourhood food hub model in the Glen Rhodes Church. Staff from the Applegrove Community Complex, a City Association of Community Centres, has been leading the development of the hub in collaboration with staff from FoodShare Toronto. It continues to develop into a unique and exciting project focused on food with an added approach to community inclusion. I want to thank Deputy City Manager Giuliana Carbone and all of the city staff who have worked on this project to date, in particular the co-ordination role played by Social Development, Finance and Administration.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee with an update on the development and implementation of a Neighbourhood Food Hub model at the Glen Rhodes Church and include information on the following: a. securing ongoing space at the Glen Rhodes Church to continue the Neighbourhood Food Hub by validating rental costs with the Church; b. coordinating City activities at the Church through Applegrove Community Complex and explore establishing a satellite location at the church for Applegrove as it is currently housed in a local Toronto District School Board (TDSB) school which has a rapidly expanding student body; c. identifying the funding required to sustain the Neighbourhood Food Hub on an ongoing basis at the Church; and d. developing a robust governance structure for the community food hub that can take advantage of the many opportunities offered by the Neighbourhood Food Hub.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report to the Committee with an update on the development and implementation of a Neighbourhood Food Hub model at the Glen Rhodes Church and include information on the following: a. Securing ongoing space at the Glen Rhodes Church to continue the Neighbourhood Food Hub by validating rental costs with the Church b. Coordinating City activities at the Church through Applegrove Community Complex and explore establishing a satellite location at the church for Applegrove as it is currently housed in a local TDSB school which has a rapidly expanding student body c. Identifying the funding required to sustain the Neighbourhood Food Hub on an ongoing basis at the Church d. Developing a robust governance structure for the community food hub that can take advantage of the many opportunities offered by the Neighbourhood Food Hub.