The following draft Minutes of the meeting of the Toronto Police Services Board held on March 22, 2007 are subject to adoption at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The Toronto Police Services Board approved the Minutes of the meeting held on February 16, 2007 and the special meeting held on February 26, 2007 with the exception of Minute No. P20/07 pertaining to the review of a complaint about Toronto Police Service policy. Minute No. P20/07 was amended by the Board. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING of the Toronto Police Services Board held on MARCH 22, 2007 at 1:30 PM in the Auditorium, 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario. PRESENT: Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Chair Ms. Pam McConnell, Councillor & Vice-Chair Mr. Frank Di Giorgio, Councillor & Member Mr. Hamlin Grange, Member The Honourable Hugh Locke, Q.C., Member Mr. David Miller, Mayor & Member ABSENT: Ms. Judi Cohen, Member ALSO PRESENT: Mr. William Blair, Chief of Police Mr. Albert Cohen, City of Toronto - Legal Services Division Ms. Deirdre Williams, Board Administrator THIS IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MARCH 22, 2007 #P93. MOMENT OF SILENCE The Board observed a moment of silence in memory of Police Constable Daniel Tessier of the Laval Police Force who was killed while on duty on March 02, 2007 THIS IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MARCH 22, 2007 #P94. CONCLUSION OF TERM: THE HONOURABLE HUGH LOCKE, Q.C. Chair Mukherjee noted that the term of appointment for The Honourable Hugh Locke, Q.C., would conclude on April 14, 2007 and, unless he is re-appointed by the Premier of Ontario, this would be the last meeting for Judge Locke. The Board acknowledged the valuable contribution that Judge Locke has made during the past three years, particularly his legal and judicial knowledge. The Board extended its thanks and appreciation to Judge Locke for his work with the Board. THIS IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MARCH 22, 2007 #P95. OUTSTANDING & PENDING REPORTS - PUBLIC The Board was in receipt of the following report March 07, 2007 from Alok Mukherjee, Chair: Subject: OUTSTANDING & PENDING REPORTS - PUBLIC Recommendations: It is recommended that: (1) the Board receive the attached list of pending and outstanding public reports; and (2) the Board provide direction with respect to the reports noted as outstanding. Financial Implications: There are no financial implications related to the approval of the foregoing recommendations. Background: At its meeting held on March 27, 2000 the Board agreed that the Chair would be responsible for providing the Board with a list of the public reports which had previously been requested but which had not been submitted and were, therefore, considered as “outstanding”. The Board further agreed that when outstanding reports were identified, the Chair would provide this list to the Board for review at each regularly scheduled meeting (Min. No. C70/00 refers). I have attached a copy of the current list of all pending and outstanding public reports required from both the Chief of Police and representatives from various departments of the City of Toronto. A review of this list indicates that there are outstanding reports; these reports are emphasized in bold ink in the attachment. The Board received the foregoing and approved the following Motion: THAT, as a result of a review of the outstanding reports, the Board delete the requirement for the following reports: - Board Minute No. P190/05 – Collection of Information - Board Minute No. P352/05 – RASAR Proposal - Board Minute No. P382/06 – Status of $650,000 – update provided in Minute No. P120/07. A copy of the pending and outstanding list of reports is on file in the Board office. THIS IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MARCH 22, 2007 #P96. LEGAL FEES – TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD: INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF OTTO VASS The Board was in receipt of the following report January 09, 2007 from Alok Mukherjee, Chair: Subject: LEGAL FEES TORONTO - POLICE SERVICES BOARD - INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF OTTO VASS Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve payment of legal fees charged by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, in the amount of $95,665.86. Financial Implications: The funding required to cover the cost of these legal fees is available within the Board’s 2006 operating budget. Background/Purpose: Attached is a statement of account from the legal firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in the amount of $95,665.86 for professional services rendered in connection with the above noted matter. The account is for the period ending December 19, 2006. I recommend that the Board approve payment of this account from the Board’s operating budget. This report corresponds with additional information provided on the in-camera agenda. The Board approved the foregoing. THIS IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MARCH 22, 2007 #P97. LEGAL FEES – TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD ATS. NORMAN GARDNER The Board was in receipt of the following report January 10, 2007 from Alok Mukherjee, Chair: Subject: LEGAL FEES - TORONTO - POLICE SERVICES BOARD ATS NORM GARDNER Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve payment of legal fees charged by Torys LLP, in the amounts of $8,148.85 and $4,722.00. Financial Implications: The funding required to cover the cost of these legal fees is available within the Board’s 2006 operating budget. Background/Purpose: Attached are statements of account from the legal firm of Torys LLP for professional services rendered in connection with the above-noted matter. The attached accounts are for the months ending October 31, 2006 and November 30, 2006, in the amounts of $8,148.85 and $4,722.00, respectively. I have also appended a letter dated January 4, 2007, from Mr. Albert Cohen, City Solicitor, Legal Services, in which he recommends “payment of these invoices as they are reasonable in my opinion and the services provided were necessary in defending this action.” I, therefore, recommend that the Board approve payment of this account from the Board’s operating budget. This report corresponds with additional information provided on the in-camera agenda. The Board was also in receipt of a copy of correspondence dated February 23, 2007 from Ms. Trisha Jackson, Torys LLP, to Mr. Albert Cohen, City of Toronto – Legal Services Division, with regard to a replacement account for the period ending December 31, 2006 in the amount of $254.40. A copy of Ms. Jackson’s correspondence is appended to this Minute for information. The Board approved the foregoing report from Chair Mukherjee and the additional replacement account in the amount of $254.40. THIS IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MARCH 22, 2007 #P98. REQUEST FOR A REPORT: PROPOSED BY-LAW PROHIBITING PANHANDLING IN OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED TOURIST AREAS The Board was in receipt of correspondence dated February 07, 2007 from Case Ootes, Councillor, City of Toronto, containing a request for a report with regard to a proposed by-law prohibiting panhandling in officially designated tourist areas. A copy of Councillor Ootes’ correspondence is appended to this Minute for information. The following persons were in attendance and delivered deputations to the Board with regard to Councillor Ootes’ request for a report: • Councillor Case Ootes * • Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong • Councillor Michael Thompson * • Councillor John Parker * • Councillor Norm Kelly * written submission also provided; copy on file in the Board office The Board was also in receipt of a written submission dated March 22, 2007 from Councillor Karen Stintz. A copy of Councillor Stintz’s written submission is on file in the Board office. The Board received the deputations and the written submissions and extended its appreciation to the deputants for their comments. THIS IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON MARCH 22, 2007 #P99. 2006 HATE/BIAS CRIME STATISTICAL REPORT The Board was in receipt of the following report February 19, 2007 from William Blair, Chief of Police: Subject: 2006 HATE/BIAS CRIME STATISTICAL REPORT Recommendations: It is recommended that: 1) the Board receive the attached report for information; and 2) a copy of this report be forwarded to the Policy and Finance Committee for information. Financial Implications: There are no financial implications relating to the recommendations contained within this report. Background: The Hate Crime Unit of Intelligence Services has collected statistics and has been responsible to ensure full and thorough investigation of hate/bias crime offences since 1993. Attached is the 2006 Hate/Bias Crime Statistical Report. Discussion: At the time the 2005 Hate/Bias Crime Statistical Report was presented last year, the Board enquired about “the manner in which the Service determines the names of the victim groups, particularly, what criteria are used to differentiate a victim’s ethnicity from nationality or race”. The Board also enquired about “the definition of what constituted a hate crime”. The Unit advises that responses to these questions are included within the 2006 Hate/Bias Crime Statistical Report. Classification criteria are outlined in the Methodology of Categories section on page 5 and hate/bias crime definitions are provided in the Introduction section on page 3. Deputy Chief A.J. (Tony) Warr of Specialized Operations Command will be in attendance to answer any questions that the Board may have. The following persons were in attendance and delivered a presentation to the Board: Inspector Mario Di Tommaso Detective Sergeant Steve Irwin Sergeant Jim Hogan The Board received the presentation and approved the following Motions: 1.