Ms. Margaret Rodrigues,

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(February 16, 1998)

General briefing regarding the programs and services under the responsibilities of the Corporate Services Committee.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(February 2, 1998)

Providing information on the funding required for capital maintenance for the City of Toronto's facilities; and recommending that:

(1) funding, in the amount of $19.2 million be provided in the 1998 Capital Budget at a minimum to cover the critical health and safety issues, conditions which, if not immediately addressed, could lead to costly damage and deterioration of municipal properties, as well as to actions to eliminate conditions which lead to energy waste thus creating energy savings, as identified in the body of this report; and

(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services report to the Corporate Services Committee, within six months, on a comprehensive long term strategy for the capital maintenance of all the property assets of the new City of Toronto, including alternative funding arrangements.

Mr. Christopher Menary, Senior Security Consultant,

Canada Security Protection Bid Management Services Ltd.

(February 25, 1998)

Requesting an opportunity to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee respecting a proposal designed to reduce costs in security services; and enclosing documentation received from the Toronto Transition Team concerning this matter.

Mr. Peter Stroempl.

(March 30, 1998)

Advising that there does not appear to be an "Equal Employment Program for the Disabled" at any of the various levels of government; and requesting an opportunity to appear before the Corporate Services Committee to make his concerns known respecting the foregoing matter.

Councillor Anne Johnston, North Toronto.

(March 16, 1998)

Respecting the Restructuring Initiative report (February 5, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer.

City of Toronto Administrative, Professional

Supervisory Association, Incorporated.

(March 16, 1998)

Requesting an opportunity to appear before the Corporate Services Committee (in camera) regarding the restructuring initiative and the definition of employees covered by COTAPSAI's Memorandum of Understanding.

Mr. David Neil, President.

City of Toronto Administrative, Professional

Supervisory Association, Incorporated.

(March 6, 1998)

Requesting an opportunity to appear before the Corporate Services Committee, in accordance with Appendix "I" of the Consolidated Memorandum of Understanding (in conference), regarding a dispute relating to the City's efforts to place an employee currently working in the Housing Division in an alternate position in accordance with COTAPSAI's agreement.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 19, 1998)

Confidential report respecting the retention of a real estate consulting firm in which a former employee is a principal.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 18, 1998)

Confidential report respecting the possible purchase of 110 Lombard Street.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 12, 1998)

Confidential report providing information on offers received for the sale of 1900 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 13, 1998)

Confidential report providing information on offers received for the sale of 23 Fraser Avenue.

Councillor John Adams, Midtown.

(February 17, 1998)

Proposing to resolve the matter of a lease extension respecting Mooredale House; and recommending that:

(1) an extension to the lease with Rosedale-Moore Park Association to April 30, 2007, for 146 Crescent Road under the same terms and conditions as the current lease and conditional on the Association fulfilling its commitment to undertake and complete certain improvements to the property in the minimum amount of $200,000.00 over the terms of the lease be approved;

(2) the lease extension be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

(3) the appropriate officials be authorized to execute the documentation and take the necessary actions to implement the foregoing; and

(4) this item be scheduled for public deputations.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 17, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) authority be granted to enter into an agreement with National Gym Clothing Limited pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriations Act on terms and conditions detailed in this report; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and

advising that financing has previously be approved by Council and is available in Capital Account No. TC-392.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 17, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) authority be granted to initiate expropriation of property as detailed in this report and to apply for Approval to Expropriate;

(2) authority be granted to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate said property interests, to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearings that are received, and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations to Council for its consideration; and

(3) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and

advising that financing has previously been approved by Council and is available in Capital Account No. TC380Z10380.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(February 12, 1998)

Responding to a former City of Scarborough Council directive to purchase additional parkland adjacent to Natal Park; advising that this report summarizes the negotiations undertaken and the resulting agreement with Canada Lands Corporation; that the land acquisition is charged to Capital Account No. 67031-00000-00000-481 and funded from the Parks Reserved Fund No. 70490; and recommending that:

(1) the City purchase the lands shown on the attached sketch being Part Lot 28, Concession B, City of Scarborough, at the price of $332,375, based upon an area of 1.076 ha, with the final price to be adjusted upon completion of a survey plan, and the purchase to be conditional upon the soil conditions being found satisfactory;

(2) the City enter into a license agreement with Praxair Limited, permitting the existing pipeline crossing the property to remain for a period of ten years; and

(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(March 17, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) authority be granted to acquire easement rights for nominal consideration from the owner of the land designated as Part 4 on Registered Plan 63R-4555 (Part 4), within the land municipally described as No. 600 Queens Quay West, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, reconstructing or enlarging the existing trunk sewer located within the property in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in this report and any additional terms and conditions the City Solititor or I consider necessary; and

(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect hereto.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 16, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) City Council, by by-law, declare as surplus the 95 per cent condominium interest the City has in the real property known municipally as 180 Duncan Mill Road;

(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be directed, in accordance with City of North York Procedural By-law No. 32512, to give notice to the public of the proposed disposition of the lands declared surplus;

(3) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to market the City's interest in 180 Duncan Mill Road through a real estate broker for a listing price to be determined in consultation with the listing broker; and

(4) the appropriate Civic Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing recommendations, including introducing the necessary bill in Council to amend the Municipal Property Register.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 3, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) Council declare the property, legally described as Part of Lot 9 Plan 4087, shown in heavy outline on the attached sketch, surplus and that the City intends to sell the lands;

(2) public notice of the proposed sale be given by publication of this report in the Council agenda;

(3) staff negotiate an agreement with the abutting owner, with a view to the joint marketing of the property shown on the attached sketch and report back to Council on the agreement, including the proposed minimum sale price;

(4) if satisfactory arrangements cannot be made for the joint marketing of the property, that the City invite offers to purchase its property; and

(5) appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(February 12, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) road closing procedures be initiated to close the portion of the lane, extending east of Harewood Avenue, as shown on the attached sketch;

(2) Council declare the laneway as shown, surplus and that the City intends to sell the lands;

(3) public notice of the proposed sale be given by including a notation to that affect with the advertising of the road closing;

(4) staff be directed to report back to Council on the offering of the lane to the abutting owners immediately after the lane is closed; and

(5) appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 10, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) the City accept the offer to purchase made by the abutting property owner at 541 Woburn Avenue for their allotted portion of the subject lane. The general terms, $1.00 per square foot of land plus all costs associated with the transaction and subject to utility easements;

(2) the City accept the offers to purchase made by the other abutting property owners for their allotted portions of the subject lane. The general terms, $2.00 per square foot of land plus all costs associated with the transactions and subject to utility easements;

(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute the offers to purchase in a form satisfactory to the City Solictor;

(4) the proceeds from the sales be credited to Account No. 007-430-000-8340; and

(5) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to finalize this matter.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 17, 1998)

Advising that Bell Mobility Cellular Inc., no longer wishes to lease the site located at the Beare Road Landfill location as approved by Metropolitan Council on December 10 and 18, 1997, and recommending that:

(1) Clause No. 21 of Report No. 25 of The Corporate Administration Committee, as amended, and adopted by the Council of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto at its meeting held on December 10 and 18, 1997, be rescinded; and

(2) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be authorized and directed to take such action as may be required to give effect thereto.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 17, 1998)

Advising that, as part of the construction of the Sheppard Subway, a Worksite Lease Agreement is required respecting the property located at 579 Sheppard Avenue East; that the lease is required for a three year period, commencing on January 1, 1998, with an option to renew for a further one year period; that financing has been previously approved by Council is available in Capital Account No. TC-392; and recommending that:

(1) authority be granted for the Commissioner of Corporate Services to accept the Worksite Lease and execute it on behalf of the Corporation; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 17, 1998)

Advising that, as part of the construction of the Sheppard Subway, a Worksite Lease Agreement is required respecting the property located at 589 Sheppard Avenue East; that the lease is required for a three year period, commencing on January 1, 1998, with an option to renew for a further one year period; that financing has been previously approved by Council is available in Capital Account No. TC-392; and recommending that:

(1) authority be granted for the Commissioner of Corporate Services to accept the Worksite Lease and execute it on behalf of the Corporation; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(February 24, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) financing in the amount of $174,062.00 be approved;

(2) authority be granted to renew the Land Lease Agreement with the Toronto Transit Commission for a term of five years commencing April 1, 1998, and expiring on March 31, 2003, on the terms and conditions in this report and a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; and

(3) the appropriate Toronto officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and

advising that funds to cover the expenditures identified in this report are part of the Children's Services 1998 Operating Budget request; and that the Commissioner of Finance, in accordance with Provincial regulations, has certified that financing for these expenditures in the amount of $174,062.00 is within the Updated Financial Dept and Obligation Limit.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 5, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) the City authorize the renewal of the license agreement requested by Oak Leaf Confections for a five year term commencing May 1, 1998, on the same terms and conditions as per the existing agreement including the annual license fee at $2,912.80 plus G.S.T.; and

(2) appropriate City Officials be authorized to execute the relevant renewal document.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(February 11, 1998)

Respecting the renewal of the licence agreement between the City and Ontario Hydro for the use of land for allotment garden purposes; advising that the Parks and Recreation Department (North York Region), Southeast District, have confirmed that the funds for the renewal agreement are available; and recommending that:

(1) the Licence Agreement between the City and Ontario Hydro be approved; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute the documentation and take any necessary action.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(February 23, 1998)

Requesting approval of the 1998 Operating Budget of the multi-tenant industrial complex at 705 Progress Avenue owned jointly by the City and the Board of Education; advising that the net income derived from the operation of this project is deposited into Account No. 58130 Non-Departmental (705 Progress Avenue Project); and recommending that Council approve the Operating Budget for 705 Progress Avenue, subject to approval by the Toronto School Board, Scarborough District.

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(March 16, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) the contract between the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and Rose Technology be amended as outlined in this report subject to agreement of the City Solicitor; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take any action to give effect thereto.

Executive Director of Human Resources.

(March 30, 1998)

Proposing a new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy for the City of Toronto; and recommending that:

(1) the new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy be endorsed; and

(2) this policy be implemented across all City departments and posted in a conspicuous location in each workplace.

City Solicitor.

(March 6, 1998)

Requesting authority to continue legal proceedings to seek recovery of the cost of repair to Metropolitan property which was damaged in a motor vehicle accident; and recommending that the City Solicitor be granted authority in this case to commence any court action where he deems it appropriate to do so, to appeal any decision where warranted, to discontinue or settle any such claim, action or appeal where he concludes that it is reasonable to do so, to execute any documents required in such action or appeal or to effect such settlement, and that any steps taken to date in this matter be ratified.

City Solicitor.

(March 16, 1998)

Requesting authority to commence legal proceedings respecting the recovery of the cost of repair to Metropolitan property which was damaged in a motor vehicle accident; and recommending that the City Solicitor be granted authority in this case to commence any court action where he deems it appropriate to do so, to appeal any decision where warranted, to discontinue or settle any such claim, action or appeal where he concludes that it is reasonable to do so, and to execute any documents required in such action or appeal or to effect such settlement.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 19, 1998)

Reporting on the development of an insurance program for the City of Toronto for the period January 1, 1998, to May 1, 1999; advising that it is critical that the recommended program be approved since the current liability insurance coverages for each of the former municipalities in the discussed areas of coverage can not be extended past May 1, 1998; and recommending that:

(1) the insurance program proposed for Comprehensive General Liability, Automobile, Garage Automobile, Medical Malpractice, Excess Public Officials Errors and Omissions Liability and Excess and Umbrella Liability be approved for the period May 1, 1998, to May 1, 1999, at a cost of $2,981,700.00;

(2) the insurance commitments which were made from January 1, 1998, in the amount of $2,330,699.16 to the present to ensure adequate coverage for the City as identified in Schedule A be ratified; and

(3) an equivalent amount paid for Environmental Impairment Liability coverage in the approximate amount of $325,000 be set aside annually in a reserve fund to cover the cost of environmental engineering studies or future litigation costs and that staff review further options for coverage and report as required.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 19, 1998)

Addressing the uncollectible business taxes still on the Tax Collector's Roll; advising that these business taxes can be struck from the Tax Collector's Roll under the provisions of Section 441 of the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1990; that the Section 441 process differs from other tax related adjustments because only Council can approve the strike-offs being removed from the Roll and does not include cancellation of taxes due to assessment appeals (i.e., the Section 442 process); and recommending that:

(1) Council resolve to cancel the uncollectible business taxes of $11,730,741.08 and strike them from the Tax Collector's Roll under the provisions of Section 441 of the Municipal Act; and

(2) the amount attributable to uncollectible taxes from Business Improvement Areas (BIA) in the amount of $102,583.84 be stricken off as a receivable under Section 441.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Setting out the proposed tax bill payment options which are recommended to take effect beginning with the 1998 Final Realty Tax Bill; advising that the payment options included in the recommended tax payment plan will improve customer service due to the expansion of the Pre-authorized Tax Payment Plan (PTP); that this would improve Finance Department tax processing efficiency with resulting savings dependent on the degree of participation by taxpayers in the PTP Plan; and recommending that Council approve two payment plans for payment of realty taxes whereby all Toronto taxpayers will have the option of paying:

(i) their taxes by instalment, with final taxes being payable in three instalments beginning in 1998, and interim taxes being payable in three instalments beginning in 1999, or

(ii) through a Pre-authorized Tax Payment Plan.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 13, 1998)

Advising that the Finance Department is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Gerald Wise (Solicitor) for Salinda Investments Inc., who is requesting an Extension Agreement on the property located at 739 Kipling Avenue, on behalf of his clients, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Tax Sales Act; that the property is scheduled to be advertised for sale in April, unless Council grants an extension; and recommending that Council enact the attached By-law to approve an extension of the redemption date to December 31, 1998, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Tax Sales Act.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 16, 1998)

Recommending that Council:

(1) repeal By-law No. 31159 of the former City of North York, By-law No. 22809 of the former City of Scarborough, and No. 25-18 of the Municipal Code for the former City of Etobicoke;

(2) approve the cancellation of taxes as outlined in the attached Schedules of applications totalling $107,693.09; and

(3) enact the attached By-law appointing The Corporate Services Committee to hear all deputations under this section.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 14, 1998)

Outlining the design of the new property tax bill which will be sent to all taxpayers in early June of this year; advising that it will also address the regulatory requirements outlining what shall or shall not appear on a tax bill in accordance with Bill 164; that funding for the design, printing and mailing of the tax bills have been budgeted for in the Operating Budget; that the financial implications in any delays in the approval of the final bill design are substantial considering the City will bill more than $2.5 billion on the final bill; and recommending that:

(1) Council approve the attached tax bill design and content (please note that the attached tax bill has been reduced to approximately 7" x 14" and the actual bill will be 7" by 17"); and

(2) any message or communication that Council deems necessary be included in a separate brochure and/or mailing envelope.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 16, 1998)

Advising that Council of the former City of North York, on December 1, 1993, adopted a report rescinding the By-Law authorizing the Assessment Review Board (ARB) from hearing and disposing of tax appeals pursuant to section 442 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990 ch. M45 that deals with cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes due to vacancy, out of business, demolition etc.; that as such, North York Council heard and disposed of these appeals; that the other former municipalities used the Assessment Review Board to hear and dispose of their tax appeals and there will be a separate report recommending a similar process to the one used in the former City of North York for the new City of Toronto; that the total cancellation or refund of taxes as recommended for this period is $1,709,145.50 for 1997, and $47,187.96 for 1996; that of this periods adjustment, approximately $984,000.00 will be recovered from the School Boards; that Schedule "A" summarizes by category the number of applications and tax dollars recommended for reduction; that a detailed list is in the North York Regional Tax Office; and recommending that the individual appeal applications of $1,709,145.50, as summarized in Schedule "A" attached for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes pursuant to section 442 of the Municipal Act be approved.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 17, 1998)

Setting out proposed standardized charges relating to tax-related administrative services provided to taxpayers by the City of Toronto; advising that the proposed standardized service charges will generate approximately $458,000.00 in additional revenue in 1998 and is part of the 1998 Finance Department Budget; and recommending that:

(1) Council adopt the charges for tax-related administrative services as set out in Appendix 1 of this report effective June 1, 1998;

(2) authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bills in Council; and

(3) the appropriate civic officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary actions to give effect to the foregoing.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Submitting, as required by Section No. 247 of the Municipal Act, a statement of the remuneration and expenses paid in the preceding year to each Member of Council in respect of his/her services as a Member of Council or as an officer of the municipal corporation and also to each Member of Council or other person appointed by the Council to a local board or other special purpose body; advising that given the differing remuneration and expense indemnity policies and practices that were in place in the former Metropolitan and Area Municipalities in 1997, the submission of separate, individual reports in respect of each former municipality is more appropriate in these circumstances; submitting this report in respect of the remuneration and expenses of Members and Appointees of the Council of the former City of Toronto; and recommending that this report be received and forwarded to Council for information.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Submitting, as required by Section No. 247 of The Municipal Act, a statement of the remuneration and expenses paid in the preceding year to each Member of Council in respect of his/her services as a Member of Council or as an officer of the municipal corporation and also to each Member of Council or other person appointed by the Council to a local board or other special purpose body; advising that given the differing remuneration and expense indemnity policies and practices that were in place in the former Metropolitan and Area Municipalities in 1997, the submission of separate, individual reports in respect of each former municipality is more appropriate in these circumstances; submitting this report in respect of the remuneration and expenses of Members and Appointees of the Council of the former Metropolitan Toronto Council; and recommending that this report be received and forwarded to Council for information.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Submitting, as required by Section No. 247 of The Municipal Act, a statement of the remuneration and expenses paid in the preceding year to each Member of Council in respect of his/her services as a Member of Council or as an officer of the municipal corporation and also to each Member of Council or other person appointed by the Council to a local board or other special purpose body; advising that given the differing remuneration and expense indemnity policies and practices that were in place in the former Metropolitan and Area Municipalities in 1997, the submission of separate, individual reports in respect of each former municipality is more appropriate in these circumstances; submitting this report in respect of the remuneration and expenses of Members and Appointees of the Council of the former City of North York; and recommending that this report be received and forwarded to Council for information.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Submitting, as required by Section No. 247 of The Municipal Act, a statement of the remuneration and expenses paid in the preceding year to each Member of Council in respect of his/her services as a Member of Council or as an officer of the municipal corporation and also to each Member of Council or other person appointed by the Council to a local board or other special purpose body; advising that given the differing remuneration and expense indemnity policies and practices that were in place in the former Metropolitan and Area Municipalities in 1997, the submission of separate, individual reports in respect of each former municipality is more appropriate in these circumstances; submitting this report in respect of the remuneration and expenses of Members and Appointees of the Council of the former City of Etobicoke; and recommending that this report be received and forwarded to Council for information.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Submitting, as required by Section No. 247 of The Municipal Act, a statement of the remuneration and expenses paid in the preceding year to each Member of Council in respect of his/her services as a Member of Council or as an officer of the municipal corporation and also to each Member of Council or other person appointed by the Council to a local board or other special purpose body; advising that given the differing remuneration and expense indemnity policies and practices that were in place in the former Metropolitan and Area Municipalities in 1997, the submission of separate, individual reports in respect of each former municipality is more appropriate in these circumstances; submitting this report in respect of the remuneration and expenses of Members and Appointees of the Council of the former City of Scarborough; and recommending that this report be received and forwarded to Council for information.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Submitting, as required by Section No. 247 of The Municipal Act, a statement of the remuneration and expenses paid in the preceding year to each Member of Council in respect of his/her services as a Member of Council or as an officer of the municipal corporation and also to each Member of Council or other person appointed by the Council to a local board or other special purpose body; advising that given the differing remuneration and expense indemnity policies and practices that were in place in the former Metropolitan and Area Municipalities in 1997, the submission of separate, individual reports in respect of each former municipality is more appropriate in these circumstances; submitting this report in respect of the remuneration and expenses of Members and Appointees of the Council of the former Borough of East York; and recommending that this report be received and forwarded to Council for information.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Submitting, as required by Section No. 247 of The Municipal Act, a statement of the remuneration and expenses paid in the preceding year to each Member of Council in respect of his/her services as a Member of Council or as an officer of the municipal corporation and also to each Member of Council or other person appointed by the Council to a local board or other special purpose body; advising that given the differing remuneration and expense indemnity policies and practices that were in place in the former Metropolitan and Area Municipalities in 1997, the submission of separate, individual reports in respect of each former municipality is more appropriate in these circumstances; submitting this report in respect of the remuneration and expenses of Members and Appointees of the Council of the former City of York; and recommending that this report be received and forwarded to Council for information.

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(March 12, 1998)

Advising that Metropolitan Council, on February 17 and 18, 1993, adopted Clause No. 1 of Report No. 9 of the Management Committee, as amended, wherein it is recommended "that the Metropolitan Treasurer submit a monthly report to the Management Committee on the operational results of Parking Tag Operations regarding the number of tags issued and collected, staffing and expenditures and revenue and deviations thereof, together with a projected total year position"; that this report reflects parking enforcement and collection activities of the Corporation for the period ending February 28, 1998, attaching the following schedules:

Schedule 1 Monthly Tag Issuance, Collection Rate and Revenue for 1998;

Schedule 2 Collection Rate Activity for Tags Issued in Prior Years;

Schedule 3 Parking Tag Receivables for the Years 1989-1997;

Schedule 4 Trial Request and Conviction Rate Details; and

Schedule 5 Summary of Expenditures for Parking Tag Operations; and

recommending that this report be received for information.

City Clerk.

(February 13, 1998)

Advising that City of Toronto Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, during its consideration of Clause No. 2 contained in Report No. 1 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed "Planning for the Seat of Government", which was adopted, as amended, referred the following motion to the Corporate Services Committee:

City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Brampton.

(February 12, 1998)

Advising that the Corporation of the City of Brampton passed a resolution on February 9, 1998, respecting the CAW's Campaign to Keep Tariff on New Imports, and requested that this resolution be placed before the City of Toronto Council for consideration and support; the operative part of such resolution being as follows::

Communication addressed to York Community Council

from Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor York-Humber.

(March 5, 1998)

Attaching a copy of a letter (January 29, 1998) from the Executive Director, The Learning Enrichment Foundation, addressed to members of the York Community Council, respecting the possibility of utilizing space in the municipal building at 2700 Eglinton Avenue West, for daycare purposes; and requesting that this item along with a motion by Councillor Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Mihevc requesting that the York Community Council support the request for appropriate daycare space within the York Civic Centre; and that the appropriate City staff responsible for the review of the utilization of space in the Civic Centres of the former Metro Toronto municipalities be directed to assist the Learning Enrichment Foundation in this matter.

Councillor Judy Sgro.

(February 13, 1998)

Stating that since the inaugural meeting of Toronto City Council, there has been a significant increase in the number of lobbyists regarding various issues that impact the interests and well being of taxpayers; advising that in the interest of public scrutiny, the City of Toronto should establish a registry of lobbyists; that this registry would provide an open book view of the clients each lobbyist is representing and on WHAT issues; and requesting that the Committee recommend that the Chief Administrative Officer review the various models of existing registries of lobbyists and report back to the next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee with recommendations and a draft by-law.

City Solicitor.

(March 20, 1998)

Advising that an Application for Judicial Review has been brought against the City of Toronto and the TTC by six individuals who claim they have been denied the right to use the Wheel-Trans public transit system; and recommending that:

(1) the City Solicitor be authorized to represent the City of Toronto in the Application for Judicial Review; and

(2) this report be forwarded to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for its information.

Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board.

(March 18, 1998)

Advising that City Council on March 4, 1998, adopted a motion authorizing the Toronto Historical Board (TBH) to grant permission to event holders to have events at Fort York providing that the event holders are required to enter into an agreement with the THB containing certain terms and conditions; and recommending that City Council approve extending coverage under the General Liability policy insurance to the Friends of Fort York and Garrison Common, a volunteer group working for the benefit of the city to organize the Fort York Festival.