CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

 A G E N D A

  DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

 DEPUTATIONS.List will be available at the meeting.

 2:00 p.m.Respecting Item No. (3):Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members.

 COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

  1.ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY.

 (DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.)

 Commissioner of Corporate Services, and City Solicitor.

(May 11, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the processes for the acquisition and disposal of real property, as set out in this report, be endorsed and supersede and replace any authorities, policies and procedures of the seven former municipalities that relate to these matters;

 (2)the Commissioner of Corporate Services report on policies for approval by City Council on the allocation of property assets to meet objectives of the City, such as promotion of affordable housing and cultural initiatives;

 (3)authorization be granted for the delegation of real estate/property matters in accordance with the particulars set out in Appendix A-1 of this report;

 (4)the procedures governing the sale of real property as set out in the draft Bill attached to this report as Appendix B-1 be adopted;

 (5)the administrative procedures governing the sale of real property attached as Appendix B-2 to this report be received for information;

 (6)for the marketing of:

 (a)commercial and special purpose properties, authorization be granted for a prequalification process to establish a roster of real estate brokers, such roster to be used on a rotational basis; and

 (b)residential real estate, the Commissioner of Corporate Services or her designate be authorized to select real estate brokers active in residential listings, in accordance with the criteria listed in this report;

 and the Commissioner of Corporate Services or her designate be authorized to execute the relevant listing agreements with the real estate broker;

 (7)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate a commission fee, at her sole discretion, for any professional services from Real Estate Brokers;

 (8)the Commissioner of Corporate Services report on:

 (a)the appropriate roles and responsibilities of City Council and staff with respect to real estate matters for the ABC's;

 (b)how applications for encroachment can be most effectively dealt with; and

 (c)the effectiveness of the processes recommended in this report in one year's time;

 (9)upon enactment, the disposal by-law proposed in this report shall supersede and replace the by-laws of the seven previous municipalities governing the sale of real property;

 (10)authority be granted for the introduction of any Bills necessary to effect the foregoing; and

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

 1(a).City Clerk.

(April 21, 1998)

 Advising that City Council at its meeting on April 16, 1998, had before it Clause No. 19 of Report No. 3 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed "Delegation of Authority to Approve Various Real Estate Matters"; and that Council directed that the aforementioned Clause be struck out and referred back to the Corporate Services Committee for further consideration, and further directed that the Council Strategy Committee for Persons Without Homes be offered the opportunity to provide input on the sale of the properties when such matters are considered by the Committee.

  1(b).City Clerk.

(May 12, 1998)

 Advising that The Council Strategy Committee for People Without Homes, on May 11, 1998, considered the recommendations, as contained in Clause No. 19 of Report No. 3 of the Corporate Services Committee, headed "Delegation of Authority to Approve Various Real Estate Matters"; and that The Council Strategy Committee for People Without Homes recommended:

 (1)that the Commissioner of Corporate Services, as part of her report to the Corporate Services Committee regarding disposition of surplus lands, give consideration to the following:

 (a)a mechanism needs to be created which will ensure that lands are evaluated for their potential to meet housing needs prior to their final disposition by the City of Toronto; and

 (b)monies generated from the sale of surplus lands be held in a special fund, and that Council prioritize the disbursement of the said funds by targeting initiatives which assist currently homeless people, prevent people from becoming homeless, assist children living in poverty and provide assistance for housing initiatives;

 (2)that the Corporate Services Committee consider the noted recommendations in conjunction with the said report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and that the report and any subsequent recommendations also be considered by the Council Strategy Committee for People Without Homes; and

 (3) that the Corporate Services Committee also be advised that the Council Strategy Committee for People Without Homes has reviewed the recommendations, as embodied in Clause No. 19 of Report No. 3 of the Corporate Services Committee, headed "Delegation of Authority to Approve Various Real Estate Matters", and advises of its concerns with regard to the lack of clarity contained in the recommendations and the accompanying tables.

 1(c).City Clerk.

(June 8, 1998)

 Advising that City Council on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, during its consideration of Clause No. 28 of Report No. 7 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed "Proposed Sale of Lot 198 - Woburn Avenue Registered Plan M-108 (Ward 9 - North York Centre South)", amongst other things, directed that:

 "(3)the following motion be referred to the next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee to be held on June 22, 1998, for consideration with the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services on the processing of real estate transactions:

 Moved by Councillor Flint:

 'It is recommended that:

 (1)real estate matters under $500,000.00, that are deemed by a Ward Councillor to be of special interest, be considered by the Corporate Services Committee and City Council at that Councillor's request;

 (2)real estate matters under $500,000.00, of local significance, be considered by the Community Council and City Council at a Councillor's request;

 (3)matters related to the potential sale of any property be reported to the respective Community Council for comment before being considered by the Corporate Services Committee; and

 (4)the Council Procedural By-law be amended accordingly.' "

  2.EXPEDITING THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

AND REDUCTION OF LEASED SPACE.

 (DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.)

Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(May 11, 1998)

 Describing the various programs underway to expedite the disposal of land and reduction of leases; and recommending that:

 (1)the programs described in this report be endorsed;

 (2)the Commissioner of Corporate Services report to the Corporate Services Committee every six months on the implementation of the programs; and

 (3)this report be referred to the Budget Committee for information.

2(a).City Clerk.

(June 2, 1998)

 Advising that the Budget Committee on May 26, 1998, amongst other things, recommended to the Corporate Services Committee that the Community Councils be informed of the subject properties that are for sale in order that they may address any concerns.

  3.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - COUNCIL STAFF MEMBERS

 Commissioner of Corporate Services, and

Executive Director of Human Resources.

(July 20, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Council staff members (Executive Assistant, Constituency Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Clerical Assistant) employed:

 (a)on or before December 31, 1997, as permanent or temporary employees remain as permanent or temporary employees with the City of Toronto;

 (b)on or before December 31, 1997, as contract employees be employed under the terms and conditions of the respective employment contract attached as Appendix "A" except for those employees of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto who may choose to remain on their existing contract; and

 (c)on or after January 1, 1998, be employed under the terms and conditions of the respective employment contract attached as Appendix "A";

 (2)any salary adjustment resulting from the review of the updated Executive Assistant job description be implemented retroactive to January 1, 1998, or the employee's start date; whichever is later;

 (3)severance provisions for contract Council Support staff be as stated in Section 5 of their respective contract (Appendix "A");

 (4)upon electing to participate in OMERS, provided that the minimum requirements under the Pension Benefits Act, R.S.O. 1990 have been met, employees be permitted the opportunity to buy back their service; and that this buy back cost be equally shared between the employee and the City of Toronto;

 (5)Council staff not be eligible to receive cash in lieu of benefits;

 (6)Council staff who are currently in receipt of cash in lieu of benefits be "grandfathered" until the review of benefit plans is completed and changes are approved by Council; and that the contracts for such staff reflect this provision;

(7)Council Executive Assistant and Constituency Assistant staff who work in excess of their regularly scheduled workday or workweek be compensated in the form of lieu time at a straight time rate provided that the total lieu time taken shall not exceed 105 hours in a calendar year;

 (8)Council Administrative Assistants and Clerical Assistants who work in excess of their regularly scheduled workday or workweek be compensated in the form of lieu time at time and a half provided that the total lieu time taken shall not exceed 70 hours in a calendar year, or in the form of overtime pay, subject to the approval of their respective Councillor; and

 (9)staff be authorized to take whatever steps necessary to implement the foregoing.

  4.ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRE.

 City Clerk.

(June 10, 1998)

 Advising that City Council on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, had before it Clause No. 17 of Report No. 6 of The Etobicoke Community Council, headed "Other Items Considered by the Community Council"; and that Council received this Clause as information, subject to striking out and referring the following Item (a), entitled "Etobicoke Community Care Access Centre", embodied therein, to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration, notwithstanding subsection 128(5) of the Council Procedural By-law:

 "(a)Etobicoke Community Care Access Centre

 The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

 (1)referred a request by the Etobicoke Community Care Access Centre, for office space in one of the three facilities comprising the Civic Centre complex, to Facilities staff and the appropriate officials, to work with Toronto Hydro and the Toronto Board of Education, noting that requests for use of any facilities in the Etobicoke Civic Centre or any of the City of Toronto buildings are on hold pending completion of the review of the use of space requirements in City-owned premises;

 (2)requested staff to identify, in consultation with Mr. W. Goursky, of the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, Etobicoke Office, appropriate office space at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, to be provided to Mr. Goursky until such time as the review of space requirements is completed, and subject to further review at that time;

 (3)recommended that all groups occupying space in municipal facilities in Etobicoke without lease or written agreement be subject to the foregoing conditions;

 (4)that CRIME S.C.O.P.E. also be advised that their use of office space at the Etobicoke Civic Centre is subject to the same terms and conditions.

 (May 9, 1998) from Ms. Melody Miles, Executive Director, ECCAC, regarding the mandate of the Etobicoke Community Care Access Centre, and seeking tenancy in one of the former City of Etobicoke buildings."

  5.BENEFITS PACKAGE - SUN LIFE INSURANCE CO.

 Councillor Howard Moscoe, North York Spadina.

(June 30, 1998)

 Forwarding the following motion for consideration by the Corporate Services Committee:

 Moved by:Councillor Howard Moscoe

 WHEREAS Sun Life has promised to provide the same benefits that the previous carrier has at a reduced price; and

 WHEREAS Sun Life has reneged on this promise and provided inferior service with a poor claims management record;

 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLED that the City seek proposals for a new carrier to manage the City's benefits package.

  6.SEPARATION PROGRAM - BREAKS IN SERVICE.

 Commissioner of Corporate Services, and

Executive Director of Human Resources.

(July 6, 1998)

 Reporting as requested by Councillor David Miller regarding severance policies of the Corporation with respect to employees who have service with more than one prior council, particularly if there are breaks in service and/or prior service was not recognized by the second municipality; advising that a number of factors were considered in establishing the separation formula; that these included: service, salary level, position/level of responsibility and common law precedents; that service is calculated in fully completed years for the purposes of the separation program; that in general, service indicates actual time worked, including paid, legislated levels of absence which do not break service, but excluding periods of unpaid leaves where service is broken; and recommending that this report be received for information.

  7.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLIERS.

 Commissioner of Corporate Services and

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(July 9, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)in the purchasing process for goods and services, the use of the former City of Toronto Non-Discrimination Policy Declaration Form which provides protection on the basis of race, creed, colour, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family relationship and disability, be continued and expanded to include all other former municipalities;

 (2)this report be forwarded to the Task Force on Community Access and Equity and the grants review process for information and consideration in the preparation of their respective reports; and

 (3)the appropriate City officials be authorised to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  8.RETRAINING/REDEPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE NEW CITY.

 Commissioner of Corporate Services, and

Executive Director, Human Resources.

(July 6, 1998)

 Advising that Human Resources recognizes that it is essential to build a vision for the future which will encourage excellence and creativity in the workforce; that the retraining strategy proposed is one element in developing a skilled and committed workforce; that funding for retraining will be provided in the Corporate Transition Fund, dedicated to immediate retraining initiatives; and recommending that this report be received for information.

  9.REVIEW OF FAIR WAGE POLICY.

 Chief Administrative Officer.

(July 9, 1998)

 Recommendations for Part 1 - Labour Trade Provisions:

 Recommending that:

 (1)the Executive Director of Human Resources in conjunction with the City Solicitor report on the possibilities presented by the Economic Development & Workplace Democracy Act, 1998 for modifying current binding obligations of the City for certified labour trades and the potential to realize future project savings;

 Recommendations for Part 2 - Fair Wage Policy:

 Recommending that:

 (2)the Fair Wage Policy of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be adopted for all City Departments, agencies, boards and commissions and replace all existing fair wage policies of the former local municipalities;

 (3)a new Workers' Rights document be developed by the Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office and the Chief Administrative Officer which clearly separates and explains the distinct Fair Wage Policy and Labour Trade sections, their respective purposes, provisions and applicability to areas of the new City;

 (4)the Manager of the Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office with the Executive Director of Human Resources report to the Corporate Services Committee by November, 1998, on current and alternative methods of establishing Fair Wage Schedules and rates;

 (5)the Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office report to the Executive Director of Human Resources in the Corporate Services Department and the office's resource requirements be reviewed within one year;

 (6)an independent assessment be conducted by the Chief Administrative Officer during 1999, on the competitiveness of its Fair Wage Schedule and rates, including a review of City purchasing costs compared to other large cities not having a fair wage policy; and

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

  10.LINE OF CREDIT GUARANTEE - YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE.

 Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(June 26, 1998)

 Seeking approval for an extension of the former Metropolitan Toronto's guarantee of a line of credit for Young People's Theatre, in the amount of $250,000.00; advising that this is reduced from the amount of the current guarantee of $260,000.00; that issuance of a line of credit guarantee is considered a financial commitment of the City; that a commitment of $250,000.00 is within the updated Debt and Financial Obligation Limit of the City of Toronto; and recommending that:

 (1)authority be granted to enter into an agreement with Young People's Theatre's bank for a guarantee of the line of credit in the amount of $250,000.00 for the period from November 1, 1998, to October 31, 2001, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Solicitor and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer;

 (2)authority be granted to enter into an agreement with Young People's Theatre with respect to the line of credit guarantee on terms and conditions approved by the Solicitor, the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer and the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;

 (3)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be directed to report on an appropriate policy regarding line of credit guarantees for cultural organizations, in consultation with the Solicitor and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer; and

 (4)the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  11.DISPOSITION OF COMPUTERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT.

 Commissioner of Corporate Services and

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(June 26, 1998)

 Reporting as requested by the Corporate Services Committee on May 25, 1998, respecting a motion by Councillor Betty Desiro and Councillor Jakobek respecting the disposal of computers or computer equipment no longer required for municipal services/use, and what the practical use of these computers are if they are not year 2000 compliant; and recommending that the surplus computer equipment be provided equally to the Toronto District and Toronto Catholic School Boards; and the remaining equipment not wanted by the School Board be sold by public auction or public sales.

  12.CHARGING ADDITIONAL RENTS TO

GROSS-LEASE TENANTS OF THE CITY.

 City Solicitor.

(July 6, 1998)

 Seeking authorization to charge additional rents to gross-lease tenants of the City on commercial or industrial property, in order to compensate for the increased realty taxes resulting from the elimination of the business occupancy tax and for changes in the way business improvement area charges are levied; and recommending that authority be granted, in those cases where appropriate, to take any steps necessary to protect the City's rights, as landlord, to flow through to its gross-lease tenants the amounts permitted under sections 444.1 and 444.2 of the Municipal Act, including but not limited to, the execution and delivery of any documentation by the relevant Commissioner, and that any steps taken to date in this matter by said Commissioners and/or their designates be ratified.

 13.STANDARDIZATION OF PARKS LEVY

APPRAISAL FEE STRUCTURE (ALL WARDS).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 6, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)one fee structure for appraisal services be implemented for the new City for all types of developments that may be subject to a parks levy calculation;

 (2)the fee shall be calculated on the basis of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) plus One Dollar ($1.00) per square metre of "building area" to a maximum amount of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) or Twenty Percent (20%) of the amount charged for the parks levy, whichever is the lesser and in no case shall the fee be less than $250.00;

 (3)the fee schedule be reviewed periodically to ensure reasonable cost recovery;

 (4)this authority supersede any previous authorities, statute, municipal code or practices that may have been in effect in the former municipalities; and

 (5)the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction of any bills in Council.

  14.CITY CENTRE PROJECT WORK PLAN TO

DEVELOP PROPOSALS FOR A CITY CENTRE

COMPLEX AT TORONTO CITY HALL.

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 3, 1998)

 Presenting a work plan to develop proposals for establishing a City Centre Complex anchored by Toronto City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square and potentially incorporating surrounding sites such as Old City Hall and the City-owned lands to the north of Toronto City Hall; advising that estimated funding in the amount of $50,000.00 is required to implement the communications program and public consultation process identified in this report and is available in the Facilities and Real Estate Division's Operating Budget; that Corporate sponsors will be recruited to cover the major costs for the Ideas Workshop proposed in this report; and recommending that:

 (1)the work plan and initial schedule for the City Centre Project, as outlined in this report and shown on the chart attached in Appendix C, be adopted; and

 (2)the Commissioner of Corporate Services submit a status report on the City Centre Project in December, 1998, including identifying possible items to be included in the 1999 Operating and Capital Budgets.

15.WINDOW IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- TORONTO CITY HALL.

 City Clerk, Sub-Committee for the

Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall.

(July 6, 1998)

 Advising that The Sub-Committee for the Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall on June 29, 1998, recommended the endorsement of the joint report (June 26, 1998) from Commissioners of Corporate Services and Works and Emergency Services respecting "Window Improvement Project - Toronto City Hall", wherein it is recommended that:

 "(1) the Commissioner of Corporate Services issue a Request for Proposal call for the phased improvement of all City Hall windows as outlined in this report;

 (2) the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) accept this report in consideration of the City's interest in securing a repayable loan from the TAF to cover all costs associated with the window replacement proposal selected by the City;

 (3)this report be sent to the Toronto Historical Board for information; and

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

  16.PURCHASE OF SURPLUS DENSITY FROM CITY-OWNED LAND

BY SYMPHONY SQUARE LTD. - 29 LORRAINE DRIVE.

 City Clerk,

North York Community Council.

(July 2, 1998)

 Advising that the North York Community Council on June 24, 1998:

 (A)recommended to the Corporate Services Committee that:

 (1)the "Offer to Purchase" from Symphony Square Ltd. to purchase 19,660 square feet of density for the sum of $400,000.00 be accepted and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Clerk be authorized to execute same;

 (2)proceeds from the sale be credited to Account No. 007-435-000-8340;

 (3)the sale be subject to all applicable levies;

 (4)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take all actions necessary to finalize this matter; and

 (B)requested that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer provide a supplementary report to City Council when this matter is before it for final approval on what levies would be applicable to the additional density in the event that either a rezoning application or a Committee of Adjustment application is received.

  17.OFFICE AND CIVIC SPACE CONSOLIDATION IN THE

CITY OF TORONTO - OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND PRINCIPLES.

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 1, 1998)

 Providing information on the objectives, scope and principles to guide the planning of office and civic space consolidation, including interim criteria to assist staff in managing critical relocations in 1998; advising that on July 7, 1998, the Budget Committee will consider a request for funding in the amount of $2.7 million from the Transition Reserve Fund to cover Facilities and Real Estate transition related costs; that funding to complete office space planning and 1998 critical relocations for the City comprise $1.9 million of this total amount; that this amount will be sufficient to cover anticipated 1998 relocations but will not cover significant furniture purchases or office space renovation; that funding for complete office and civic space renovation and consolidation will be submitted in the 1999 and 2000 budget processes; and recommending that this report be received for information.

  18.FUNDING ISSUES - RELOCATION OF THE

LEARNING ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION TO

2700 EGLINTON AVENUE WEST (WARD 27 - YORK HUMBER).

 Advising Council of funding issues in accommodating the Learning Enrichment Foundation to utilize space at the former City of York Municipal Building as a daycare facility; that because of recent provincial policy changes, child care centres no longer have access to capital funding; that the estimated renovation costs of $125,350.00, to bring the space at 2700 Eglinton Avenue West up to the standards of the Day Nurseries Act, has no source of funding; that the rental of the space will be $20,000.00 per annum net excluding any provision to amortize the cost of leasehold improvements, plus a proportionate share of operating costs and applicable taxes, if any, as additional rent; that no funding source is available; and recommending that:

 (1)the Toronto District School Board be requested to allow the Learning Enrichment Foundation to remain at its present location, until an appropriate relocation plan can be funded; or

 (2)should Council decide to proceed to allow the Learning Enrichment Foundation to occupy space at the York Civic Centre:

 (i)financing in the amount of $125,350.00, which is exclusive of any potential soil remediation costs, be approved and an annual net rental of $20,000.00 plus additional rents such as a proportionate share of realty taxes and operating costs be funded by way of a grant;

 (ii)this report be referred to Budget Committee for a source of funding; and

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

  18(a).Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair,

York Community Council.

(July 7, 1998)

 Advising that he was very pleased by the decision of Council allowing the Learning Enrichment Foundation to use space in the York Civic Centre for their daycare; that he is concerned with the foregoing report; and stating again that due to the extraordinary and urgent nature of this situation, that the City of Toronto should do everything within its power to assist this organization; and that should this issue be delayed, the City faces the risk of putting the well being of many young children at risk; and strongly urging the Committee to recommend funding this project, keeping in mind that the renovations will serve the residents of the City for a long time.

  19.PROPOSED LANE CLOSING AND SURPLUS PROPERTY

DECLARATION - UNNAMED LANE EXTENDING NORTH

FROM ESQUIRE ROAD, PLAN 4490

(WARD 14 - SCARBOROUGH WEXFORD).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council direct staff to initiate road closing procedures with respect to the unnamed lane extending north from Esquire Road as shown on the attached sketch;

 (2)City Council declare the lane to be surplus to the needs of the City;

 (3)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be directed to give notice to the public of the lands declared surplus;

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

  20.PORTION OF 28 BATHURST STREET (REAR OF 51 TO

87 NIAGARA STREET) DECLARATION AS SURPLUS

(WARD 20 - TRINITY-NIAGARA).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 30, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City-owned real property forming part of 28 Bathurst Street and shown in black on the attached map be declared surplus;

 (2)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be directed to give notice to the public of the lands declared surplus;

 (3)the Commissioner of Corporate Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, be authorized to secure from each interested property owner an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, on the terms and conditions as outlined in this report; and

 (4)the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing.

  21.734 WOBURN AVENUE - PROPOSED PURCHASE OF

LAND FROM ANGELA AND PATRICK MCMAHON,

FOR PARKS PURPOSES (WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 2, 1998)

 Seeking Council's authority to purchase the residential property located at 734 Woburn Avenue for parks purposes, based on an Offer to Sell made by the owners to the City; advising that the total cost of this acquisition to be funded from the $2,600,000.00 parkland acquisition program (Phase Two) in North York Region as approved by Toronto City Council on April 29, 1998, as part of the 1998 Capital Budget (Item No. 698); that demolition and basic site restoration costs will also be funded from this allocation; that subject to consultation with the local community, any additional park development requirements would be part of a future Capital Budget submission; and recommending that:

 (1)the Offer to Sell for the subject property in the amount of $350,000.00 plus an additional $9,000.00 to compensate the owner for legal fees and disbursements to complete this transaction and relocation costs be approved; and

 (2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized to do everything necessary to give effect thereto.

  22.800 FLEET STREET - USE OF PARKING LOT FOR

FORT YORK FESTIVAL (WARD 24 - DOWNTOWN).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 26, 1998)

 Advising that the Friends of Fort York by letter dated May 5, 1998, requested utilization of 800 Fleet Street from May 16 to 18, 1998, inclusive, for parking for a Fort York fundraising festival to be held on the neighbouring property at the Fort York Armoury; that as the request was received too late to secure City Council approval for rent free use of this lot, the situation was discussed with representatives of The Friends of Fort York and it was agreed they would pay a market fee of $525.00 for the three day use of the lot for parking purposes; that in a letter dated May 26, 1998, The Friends of Fort York requested a refund of the $525.00 fee for use of the site, as this money would be helpful in the fundraising nature of their event; that the Friends of Fort York is a voluntary organization devoted to the preservation of Fort York for the benefit of future generations and to the communication of our history through programming and activities at Fort York; and recommending that:

 (1)authorization be given to refund The Friends of Fort York the fee in the amount of $525.00 for the use of 800 Fleet Street for the period May 15, 16 and 17, 1998; and

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

  23.SALE OF SURPLUS SPADINA PROJECT PROPERTY

AT 565 ARLINGTON AVENUE

(WARD 28 - YORK EGLINTON).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 29, 1998)

 Recommending subject to Provincial concurrence that:

 (1)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to accept the highest offer in the amount of $161,000.00 as detailed herein;

 (2)Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, of Report No. 27 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 percent of the purchase price;

 (3)authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit No. CP300J56111;

 (4)the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with Province of Ontario Officials and/or agents, to complete the transaction on behalf of the Corporation and he be further authorized to amend the closing date to such earlier or later date as he considers reasonable; and

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

  24.SALE OF SURPLUS SPADINA PROJECT PROPERTY

AT 109 EVERDEN ROAD

(WARD 28 - YORK EGLINTON).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 29, 1998)

 Recommending, subject to Provincial concurrence that:

 (1)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to accept the highest offer in the amount of $250,100.00 as detailed herein;

 (2)Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, of Report No. 27 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 per cent. of the purchase price;

 (3)authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit No. CP300J56136;

 (4)the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with Province of Ontario Officials and/or agents, to complete the transaction on behalf of the Corporation and he be further authorized to amend the closing date to such earlier or later date as he considers reasonable; and

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

  25.SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AT 175 STRATHEARN ROAD

(WARD 28 - YORK EGLINTON).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 29, 1998)

 (1)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to accept the Agreement of Purchase and Sale in the amount of $310,000.00 as detailed herein;

 (2)Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, of Report No. 27 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 per cent. of the purchase price;

 (3)authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit No. CP300J56202;

 (4)the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with Province of Ontario Officials and/or agents, to complete the transaction on behalf of the Corporation and he be further authorized to amend the closing date to such earlier or later date as he considers reasonable; and

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

  26.SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AT 24 GLOUCESTER GROVE

(WARD 28 - YORK EGLINTON)

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 29, 1998)

 Recommending, subject to Provincial concurrence that:

 (1)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to accept the highest offer in the amount of $221,000.00 as detailed herein;

 (2)Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, of Report No. 27 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 per cent. of the purchase price;

 (3)authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit No. CP300J56171;

 (4)the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with Province of Ontario Officials and/or agents, to complete the transaction on behalf of the Corporation and he be further authorized to amend the closing date to such earlier or later date as he considers reasonable; and

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

  27.SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AT 103 EVERDEN ROAD

(WARD 28 - YORK EGLINTON)

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 29, 1998)

 Recommending, subject to Provincial concurrence that:

 (1)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to accept the highest offer in the amount of $300,300.00 as detailed herein;

 (2)Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, of Report No. 27 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 per cent. of the purchase price;

 (3)authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit No. CP300J56131;

 (4)the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with Province of Ontario Officials and/or agents, to complete the transaction on behalf of the Corporation and he be further authorized to amend the closing date to such earlier or later date as he considers reasonable; and

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

  28.2-4 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, SHEPPARD CENTRE

SHEPPARD SUBWAY - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS

ROYAL TRUST CORPORATION OF CANADA

(WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 7, 1998)

 Requesting Council to authorize the execution of a Section 30 agreement pursuant to the Expropriations Act securing the property requirements for the Sheppard Subway project; advising that financing has previously been approved by Council and is available in Capital Account No. TC-392; and recommending that:

 (1)authority be granted to enter into an agreement with Royal Trust Corporation of Canada pursuant to Section 30 of the Expropriations Act on terms and conditions detailed herein; and

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

  29.EXPROPRIATION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS

SHEPPARD SUBWAY PROJECT - SERVICE OF

OFFERS OF COMPENSATION PURSUANT

TO SECTION 25 OF THE EXPROPRIATIONS ACT -

VARIOUS OWNERS - (WARD 10 NORTH YORK

CENTRE AND WARD 12 - SENECA HEIGHTS).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 7, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to make offers of compensation in compliance with the requirements of the Expropriations Act to the registered owners, and/or whomever may be entitled to be served, in the amount of the appraisal reports obtained by the Commissioner of Corporate Services, and that the appropriate City officials be authorized to make the payments in accordance with the accepted offers of compensation; and

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

  30.ACQUISITION OF 40 WABASH AVENUE FOR A

MUNICIPAL RECREATION FACILITY- ADVANCING

THE CLOSING DATE AND APPROVAL OF A LEASEBACK

FROM THE CITY OF TORONTO TO JODNO LIMITED

(WARD 19 - HIGH PARK).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 3, 1998)

 Seeking approval, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the body of this report, to advance the closing date and for the leaseback of the property to Jodno Limited for a period of up to two years; advising that cost of the acquisition, environmental testing and soil remediation in the amount of $1,462,600.00 is to be provided from the completed sale transactions of closed portions of public highway adjoining the Eaton Centre to Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd., as authorized by the former City of Toronto Council on October 6/7, 1997; and recommending that:

 (1)City Council confirm the acquisition of 40 Wabash Avenue;

 (2)the closing date to acquire 40 Wabash Avenue be moved up to October 29, 1998 from no less than one (1) year and no more than two (2) years from the expiry date of the due diligence period;

 (3)the City leaseback to Jodno Limited (the tenant) of the entire property having the municipal address of 40 Wabash Avenue, shown on the attached sketch, for a term of two years from the date of closing be approved;

 (4)the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare the appropriate documents in a form satisfactory to him; and

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

  31.SIGNBOARD LOCATIONS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY,

(HIGH PARK, DAVENPORT, MIDTOWN, DOWNTOWN, DON RIVER).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 2, 1998)

 Reporting on a tendering process for 3 signboard locations and the termination of agreements for six signboard locations in the former City of Toronto arising from the recommendations made by the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services in Toronto Community Council Report No. 5(45) as adopted by City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998; advising that for the three signboards at three locations recommended to be maintained and tendered, current revenues of $4,200.00 should be improved; that for the eight signboards at six locations recommended to be terminated, there is a loss of revenue in the amount of $11,500.00 per annum; and recommending that:

 (1)the existing signboard agreements for the 8 signs located at 1873 Bloor Street West, 756 Eastern Avenue, 307 MacPherson Avenue, 315 MacPherson Avenue, 325 MacPherson Avenue and 120 Harbour Street (Application Nos. 997111, 997113, 997114, 997115, 997116 and 997120 respectively) be terminated upon giving 90 days notice to the lessee and the signboards be removed;

 (2)a tender be issued for the 3 signboard locations approved for variances requesting bids to lease the 3 signboards and maintain the signboards in compliance with Chapter 297 - Signs for the locations at 744 Dundas Street East, 423 Old Weston Road and 120 Harbour Street (Application Nos. 997112, 997117 and 997120 respectively). Upon the award of the tender, the existing leases are to be terminated and new lease(s) entered into with the successful tenderer; and

 (3)the appropriate officials take whatever action is deemed necessary to give effect to this report.

  32.PROPOSED ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT

FOR EAVESTROUGH DIEPPE PARK, EAST YORK

(WARD 1 - EAST YORK).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 26, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City permit construction of a roof overhang and eavestrough, projecting approximately .45m (18 inches) onto City-owned Dieppe Park, subject to the owners:

 (a) entering into a encroachment agreement with the City;

 (b)payment of the administration fee of $350.00 and registration cost of $50.00;

 (c)provision of proof of insurance satisfactory to the City's Manager of Risk and Insurance; and

 (d)maintenance of the encroachment in good condition; and

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

  33.PROPOSED ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR

AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT

42-50 CONTINENTAL PLACE, SCARBOROUGH

(WARD 14 - SCARBOROUGH WEXFORD).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 24, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City permit the existing building, encroaching approximately 0.07m (2.75 inches) onto a City-owned sewer easement shown as Part 2 on Plan R-2468, to remain, subject to:

 (a) entering into a encroachment agreement with the City;

 (b)payment of the administration fee of $350.00 and registration cost of $50.00;

 (c)provision of proof of insurance satisfactory to the City's Manager of Risk and Insurance;

 (d)maintenance of the encroachment in good condition; and

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

  34.PROPOSED ENCROACHMENT ON CITY SEWER EASEMENT

1666 O'CONNOR DRIVE, CITY OF TORONTO

(WARD 11 - DON PARKWAY).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(July 7, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)authority be granted to enter into an Encroachment and Indemnity Agreement with Petro-Canada on terms and conditions necessary for the protection of the City's interests and satisfactory to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and the City Solicitor, subject to Petro-Canada complying with any applicable terms and conditions of the existing easement agreement; and

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

  35.ACQUISITION OF 168 BATHGATE DRIVE FROM MARY BILKEY

(WARD 16 - SCARBOROUGH HIGHLAND CREEK).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 25, 1998)

 Respecting the acquisition of a residential property to accommodate the re-naturalization of the west branch of the Centennial Watercourse, south-east corner Bathgate and Meadowvale; advising that the land acquisition to be charged to Capital Account No. 57837-00000-85040-481 and funded from the following sources: 1994 to 1997 Projects: No. 8504-0, No. 8549-0, No. 8505-0, No. 8559-0, and 8560-0; and recommending that:

 (1)the City purchase the 1.020 ha (2.52 acre) parcel shown as Part 1 on the attached sketch at the price of $478,000;

 (2)the City pay the owner's reasonable legal fees to complete this transaction; and

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

  36.PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSAL - S/S UNIMPROVED

FRENCH AVENUE, LOT 29, PLAN 2042

(WARD 16 - SCARBOROUGH HIGHLAND CREEK).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 26, 1998)

 Respecting the disposal of a 13.72m x 40.21m surplus strip of land fronting onto an unimproved road, to the abutting owners for nominal consideration; advising that these lands are proposed to be conveyed for nominal consideration; and recommending that:

 (1)the City convey the properties shown as Parts 4 to 10 on the attached sketch to the abutting owners for the nominal sum of $2.00 each; and

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

  37.71 GUESTVILLE AVENUE - RENEWAL OF LEASE

HOLLIS RESOURCE CHILD CARE CENTRE

(WARD 27 - YORK HUMBER).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 26, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)financing in the amount of $12,400.00 be approved;

 (2)authority be granted to renew the lease with the Trustees of the Mount Dennis United Church for the premises described herein, based on the terms and conditions in this report and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; and

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

  38.LEASE RENEWAL AT 605 ROGERS ROAD,

6TH FLOOR - AREA WELFARE OFFICE "E",

SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION,

COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES

DEPARTMENT (WARD 27 - YORK HUMBER).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 26, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)financing in the amount of $240,000.00 be approved;

 (2)the City of Toronto enter into a lease with Landawn Shopping Centres Limited on the terms and conditions outlined in this report, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; and

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

  39.RENEWAL OF LEASE FROM ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION

HIGHLAND CREEK PARKETTE

WARD 16 - SCARBOROUGH HIGHLAND CREEK.

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 23, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Council authorize the renewal of the above lease agreement for a five year term commencing May 1, 1995 on the same terms and conditions as per the existing agreement including the annual rental at $250.00 plus G.S.T.; and

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

  40.RENEWAL OF LEASE OF CITY-OWNED

PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4118 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST

(WARD 17 - SCARBOROUGH AGINCOURT).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 26, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)authority be granted to renew the lease with Alexander Benjamin & Associates Investments Limited for the premises described herein, based on the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; and

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

   41.TORONTO POLICE SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS

TOWER AT THE WEST SIDE OF YONGE STREET

SOUTH OF HIGHWAY NO. 401

(WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 29, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City of Toronto renew the existing license with Rogers Cantel Inc. for a further five years on the terms and conditions outlined in this report and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; and

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

  42.PROPOSED LIMITING DISTANCE AGREEMENT

ADJACENT TO 755 O'CONNOR DRIVE, EAST YORK

(WARD 1 - EAST YORK).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 26, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement with the owners of 755 O'Connor Drive which will prohibit the City from constructing any buildings on approximately the easternmost two metres of the City-owned ravine abutting the vacant lot west of 755 O'Connor Drive, subject to the owners paying an Administration fee of $600.00; and

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

  43.ACQUISITION OF 196 MANOR ROAD (GLEBE MANOR

LAWN BOWLING CLUB),WARD 22 (NORTH TORONTO).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services, and

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(July 9, 1998)

 Seeking City Council authority to accept in principle the donation of the property known municipally as 196 Manor Road East, the Glebe Manor Lawn Bowling Club; and recommending that:

 (1)City Council authorize in principle the acceptance of the donation of the property known municipally as 196 Manor Road East subject to the site and any structures on the site complying with all applicable Provincial laws, regulations and guidelines, including the "Guideline for Use at Contaminated Sites" published by the MOEE in 1996;

 (2)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be directed to undertake a Phase II Environmental Audit of the site and any structures and that $3,000 be allocated for this work from Parkland Acquisition Account 216-401;

 (3)the appropriate City officials be directed to take the actions necessary to implement the foregoing;

 (4)the Commissioner of Corporate Services, in consultation with the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, report further on the findings of the Environmental Audit and the actual costs associated with the transaction.

  44.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF A POLE,

ANTENNA AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT

AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF BAYVIEW

AVENUE AND POST ROAD

(WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH).

 Commissioner of Corporate Services.

(June 25, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City of Toronto enter into a three year License Agreement with Rogers Cantel Inc. on the terms and conditions outlined in this report and in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor; and

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

  45.TRANSFER OF PARKING OPERATIONS

TO THE TORONTO PARKING AUTHORITY.

 Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services,

and President, Toronto Parking Authority.

(July 7, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council authorize the President of the Toronto Parking Authority and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to review enforcement functions with respect to existing off-street municipal parking facilities within the City of Toronto and transfer enforcement responsibilities as necessary.

 (2)City Council authorize the City Solicitor to review any existing by-laws establishing regulations for off-street municipal parking facilities and prepare a by-law to make any amendments as may be required to allow the Parking Authority to assume enforcement functions.

 (3)City Council delegate to the Toronto Parking Authority the maintenance, operation and management of all City off-street municipal and on-street metered parking facilities subject to the following limitations:

 (a)Only City Council shall pass by-laws for the purposes of regulating the installation and operation of on-street meters, including the setting of a range of rates for such meters.

 (b)City Council authorize the Authority's Board of Directors to fix rates at on-street metered locations providing:

(i)rates are fixed at $2.00 per hour or less; and

 (ii)the effected Ward Councillors concur with the proposed rates;

 proposed rate changes which do not comply with the above two criteria will be subject to Council approval;

 (c)that the equipment identified in Tables 3 and 4 presently utilized by the Commissioner for the maintenance, operation and management of on-street metered parking shall be allocated for use by the Parking Authority for this purpose;

 (d)that the facilities identified in Table 5 presently occupied by the Commissioner and utilized for the maintenance, operation and management of on-street metered parking be made available for use by the Parking Authority on an interim basis, subject to a compensation agreement being negotiated with the appropriate City officials

 (e)that, in respect to the vehicles transferred from the City to the Parking Authority, the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, the Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer and the President, Toronto Parking Authority negotiate a compensation agreement; and

 (f)that the effective date of the transfer of responsibilities and assets be August 31, 1998;

 (4)City Council designate the off-street municipal parking facilities in the former City of Scarborough and the former City of Etobicoke as being under the management, operation and control of the Parking Authority subject to the limitation that these lands and buildings shall not be used or developed by the Parking Authority for any other purpose, except with the consent of City Council;

 (5)City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare the required amendments to By-law No. 28-1998, being "A By-law Respecting the Toronto Parking Authority", to implement these recommendations;

 (6)City Council authorize the Commissioner and the Parking Authority, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to review and negotiate the transfer or cancellation of any existing agreements with third parties with respect to the operation, including enforcement functions, of any off-street municipal parking facilities to be assumed by the Toronto Parking Authority according to the terms of those agreements and as required by the Parking Authority;

 (7)City Council delete the positions identified in Table 1 from the City's position establishment effective the date the parking responsibilities are transferred from the City to the Parking Authority;

 (8)City Council authorize the allocation of up to $670,000.00 from the 1998 on-street parking meter operations of the former City of Toronto to replace the depleted funds previously allocated to capital projects from the Parking Meter Reserve Fund; and

 (9)City Council authorize the appropriate staff to transfer all costs and revenues incurred during 1998 for off-street municipal parking facilities and on-street metered parking by the former municipalities, (subject to recommendation (8) above), to the Toronto Parking Authority for recording in the Authority's books, in accordance with the approved 1998 Operating Budget and that the operations in the City's accounts be closed effective October 31, 1998.

  46.40 YORK STREET (MUNICIPAL CARPARK 52) - EASEMENT AGREEMENT.

 President, Toronto Parking Authority.

(June 15, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Council approve an Easement Agreement with Hammerson Canada Inc., the tenant by way of a ground lease of 70 University Avenue, and with the owners of the said property, for the purpose of creating a pedestrian connection between Municipal Carpark 52 and 70 University Avenue. Hammerson will pay for the right of the easement and pay all associated construction costs;

 (2)the Easement Agreement be satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor; and

 (3)the appropriate Civic Officials be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the foregoing.

  47.536 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST - ESTABLISHMENT

OF A 25-SPACE SURFACE CARPARK.

 President, Toronto Parking Authority.

(July 3, 1998)

 Advising that the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority, at its meeting on June 22, 1998, adopted a motion to request that Council approve a lease agreement with Merkur Realty (1993) Ltd., to lease 536 St. Clair Avenue West for the purpose of establishing a 25-space carpark; that The Bathurst/St. Clair Avenue area has a shortfall of parking of approximately spaces; that the Parking Authority has been looking for parking in this area for a number of years; that the Parking Authority has no surface carparks in the immediate area of Bathurst/St. Clair and believe that a properly located facility would be heavily utilized; that funds in the amount of $400,000.00 were identified in the Authority's Capital Budget as approved for this project; that a portion of these funds will be used to develop and construct the surface carpark; and recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve an agreement with Merkur Realty (1993) Ltd., to lease 536 St. Clair Avenue West for the purpose of establishing a 25-space surface carpark; and

 (2)City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto.

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 48.1801 EGLINTON AVENUE WEST.

 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Commissioner, Corporate Services.

(July 9, 1998)

 Joint confidential report respecting the property located at 1801 Eglinton Avenue West.

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 49.PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF TORONTO

FOR PUBLIC PARKING PURPOSES.

 President, Toronto Parking Authority.

(July 3, 1998)

 Confidential report respecting the purchase of a property in the City of Toronto for parking purposes.

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 50.INSURANCE CLAIM SETTLEMENT.

 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(July 7, 1998)

 Confidential report respecting an insurance settlement.

  51.1998 PARKING TAG ISSUANCE - JUNE.

 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(July 6, 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 May 31, 1998; attaching the following schedules:

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

 Schedule 2Collection Rate Activity for Tags Issued in Prior Years (1989-1997);

 Schedule 3 Parking Tag Receivables (1989-1997);

 Schedule 4Summary of Trial Request and Conviction Rates; and

 Schedule 5Summary of Expenditures for Parking Tag Operations; and

 recommending that this report be received for information.

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 52.UNION STATION NEGOTIATIONS.

 (DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING.)

 (PRESENTATION ITEM.)

 Verbal briefing from the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services respecting the Union Station Negotiations.

  (NOTE:NO WRITTEN MATERIAL AVAILABLE.)

 ANY OTHER MATTERS.