Item - 2013.ED27.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 2013 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic Development Committee on November 22, 2013 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 2013.
- See also By-law 1665-2013
ED27.11 - Results of Amended Polling Process for New and Expanding Business Improvement Areas; and Amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, including Use of Resources during an Election
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the amendments to the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas (BIA's) in relation to the use of resources during an election, definitions, annual general and general meetings, boards of management, establishing/expanding a BIA, meeting on holidays, annual budget and financial procedures.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council to amend Municipal Code Chapter 19 substantially as set out in with Attachment 1 to the report (October 17, 2013) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and subject to any necessary minor substantive or stylistic refinements as may be identified by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the City Solicitor.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-63644.pdf
(October 17, 2013) Attachment No. 1 - Amended Municipal Code Chapter 19 Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-63608.pdf
ED27.11 - Results of Amended Polling Process for New and Expanding Business Improvement Areas; and Amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, including Use of Resources during an Election
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the amendments to the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas in relation to the use of resources during an election, definitions, annual general and general meetings, boards of management, establishing/expanding a BIA, meeting on holidays, annual budget and financial procedures.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council to amend Municipal Code Chapter 19 substantially as set out in with Attachment 1 to this report and subject to any necessary minor substantive or stylistic refinements as may be identified by the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture and the City Solicitor.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to inform City Council of the results of the amended polling process for new and expanding Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), as requested by Council in 2011. In accordance with the direction of City Council, adopted at its meeting on February 20th and 21st, 2013, the report also proposes an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, respecting the City's policies regarding the use of resources during an election. Several additional amendments to the Chapter, many technical in nature, are also recommended.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-63644.pdf
(October 17, 2013) Attachment No. 1 - Amended Municipal Code Chapter 19 Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-63608.pdf