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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENTS
Certified to be a true copy of amendments to:
Report No. 5 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
Report No. 6 of The Corporate Services Committee,
Report No. 7 of The Corporate Services Committee,
Report No. 5 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee,
Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,
Report No. 5 of The Works and Utilities Committee,
Report No. 9 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
Report No. 8 of The East York Community Council,
Report No. 6 of The Etobicoke Community Council,
Report No. 6 of The North York Community Council,
Report No. 5 of The Scarborough Community Council,
Report No. 6 of The Toronto Community Council,
Report No. 6 of The York Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The Board of Health, and
Report No. 7 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team,
and Notices of Motions, as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998.
REPORT NO. 5 OF THE COMMUNITY AND
NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE
Clause No. 1 - "Analysis of Impacts of Ontario Works Regulations".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1) the City of Toronto continue to cover drug cards for working parents until such time as the Ministry of Health
implements a drug plan for low income families as it has announced; and
(2) the implementation of eliminating Supplementary Aid and Special Assistance be delayed and the Commissioner of
Community and Neighbourhood Services be requested to submit a report to the Community and Neighbourhood Services
Committee for its meeting to be held on July 16, 1998, on:
(a) responses from other regional municipalities; and
(b) clarification of the intentions of the Provincial government."
Clause No. 2 - "Impact of Education Funding Changes - Children's Services".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1) the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism be requested to include in the joint report requested by the Community and Neighbourhood Services
Committee, the impact of the School Board cuts on settlement services for new immigrants; and
(2) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit a report to the School Tax Sub-Committee, the
membership of which is Councillors Bussin, Jakobek and McConnell, with Councillor McConnell as Chair, on the status of
negotiations in this regard."
REPORT NO. 6 OF THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Clause No. 1 - "Expropriation of Property Interests, Sheppard Subway Project, Don Mills Station".
Consideration of the foregoing Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July 8, 1998,
in accordance with the request of the City Solicitor.
REPORT NO. 7 OF THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Clause No. 1 - "John Street Roundhouse - Request for Expressions of Interest (Ward 24 - Downtown)".
The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred back to the Corporate Services Committee for further consideration; and
the Commissioner of Corporate Services was requested to continue negotiations with the two leading proponents in order
to obtain additional information and submit a further report to Council for its meeting to be held on October 1, 1998,
through the Corporate Services Committee, once more substantive information is available.
Clause No. 3 - "City of Toronto Administrative Professional Supervisory Association, Incorporated (COTAPSAI)".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be instructed to consult fully and openly with COTAPSAI
and other affected management staff on proposed changes to all policies currently covered by the terms and conditions of
the consolidated Memorandum of Agreement."
Clause No. 4 - "Property Matter Respecting a Possible Purchase in the City of Toronto".
Council met in camera to consider the foregoing matter and subsequently gave direction to staff, such direction to remain
confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.
Clause No. 10 - "Protection of the City's Tax Base ".
The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred to the Budget Committee for further consideration.
Clause No. 11 - "Contract to Provide Banking Services for the City of Toronto".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding to Recommendation No. (2) embodied in the report dated May 11, 1998,
from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the words "but that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be required to
report back to Council, through the Corporate Services Committee, on any significant matter, particularly those that
involve staffing implications", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:
"(2) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be authorized to implement additional services with the Royal Bank or other
financial institutions where such services result in cost savings to the City, but that the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer be required to report back to Council, through the Corporate Services Committee, on any significant matters,
particularly those that involve staffing implications;".
Clause No. 12 - "Interim Report on a Registry of Lobbyists and Related Matters".
The foregoing Clause was amended:
(1) to provide that Recommendation No. (2) embodied in the report dated May 7, 1998, from the Chief Administrative
Officer, shall now read as follows:
"(2) the Chief Administrative Officer, together with the City Solicitor and the City Clerk, establish Code of
Conduct/Conflict of Interest provisions for elected officials which are more clear and specific than those currently provided
across several pieces of legislation;"; and
(2) by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1) the joint report requested of the Chief Administrative Officer, the City Solicitor and the City Clerk, also address the
experience at the Federal government level with its Registry of Lobbyists and disclosure; and
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee on the
registration of lobbyists dealing with either politicians or City staff."
Clause No. 13 - "Office Administration and Expenses of Members of Council".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1) responsibility for the payment of Councillors' office expenses be transferred from City Clerk's to the Finance
Department;
(2) business travel in connection with the International Council for Local Environmental Issues (ICLEI) be added to the list
of associations qualifying for funding from the Council Business Travel Budget listed in Appendix 'A' under Section
(11)(A)(ii), entitled 'Business Travel';
(3) use of a personal automobile by Members of Council for City business be included as an expense under the Global
Office Budget, such reimbursement to be for metreage only and to be subject to the same policy currently applied to City
staff, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee on
the personal income tax implications thereof for Members of Council;
(4) the Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief Administrative
Officer be requested to submit a joint report to the Corporate Services Committee on senior staff expenses; and
(5) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit, on a monthly basis, to Members of Council, an update
of their respective office budgets."
Clause No. 28 - "Proposed Sale of Lot 198 - Woburn Avenue Registered Plan M-108 (Ward 9 - North York Centre
South)".
The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred back to the North York Community Council for further consideration.
Council also adopted the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1) Ward Councillors be notified of all real estate related requests in their Wards and be kept informed of all ongoing
negotiations;
(2) Ward Councillors be advised of the details prior to the final conclusion of any transactions and before any reports are
signed or the matter is considered by the Corporate Services Committee/Council; and
(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.' "
Clause No. 30 - "Use of Former City of York Civic Service Centre, 2700 Eglinton Avenue West, for Learning
Enrichment Foundation (Ward 27 - York Humber)".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1) the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, together with the Commissioner of Corporate Services,
be requested to submit a joint report to the Corporate Services Committee on a policy specifically dealing with the issue of
long-term leases for daycare space in municipally-owned property;
(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to review the possibility of a long-term lease at this location for
the Learning Enrichment Foundation and report thereon to the Corporate Services Committee; and
(3) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to Council, through the Corporate Services Committee
and the Budget Committee, on corporate leasing requirements and a corporate leasing strategy, no later than the first week
of September 1998."
Clause No. 34 - "F. G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project, Request for Authority to Acquire Property,
Wards: Don River; East Toronto".
The foregoing was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is recommended that the foregoing Clause be adopted, subject to the offers of acquisition being conditional on Council
proceeding with the F.G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project, and to the lands in question being deemed to be
required, at that time."
Clause No. 38 - "Wychwood Carhouse Demolition".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to advise the following Ward
Councillors when the transfer of title of 76 Wychwood Avenue from the Toronto Transit Commission to the City of
Toronto is completed:
Councillors Adams and Bossons - Midtown;
Councillors Disero and Fotinos - Davenport; and
Councillors Davis and Mihevc - York-Eglinton."
REPORT NO. 5 OF THE EMERGENCY
AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Clause No. 2 - "Collision Reporting Centres".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1) Councillor Giansante be appointed as the Council representative on the Collision Reporting Centres Sub-Committee;
and
(2) WHEREAS Collision Reporting Centres (CRCs) were established to save the Police money and to provide better
service to the public; and
WHEREAS CRCs have proven to be very lucrative for their private sector operator and his insurance industry partner; and
WHEREAS the City is in dire need of additional revenue to fund services like policing; and
WHEREAS the City wants to provide enhanced service to the public;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to the Emergency and Protective Services Committee
for its meeting to be held on September 11, 1998, on the benefits and possible establishment of three additional Collision
Reporting Centres (CRCs) in the City of Toronto, such report to include the impact of existing CRCs on auto body shops in
the City; and
(2) the City Solicitor and the City Auditor also be requested to submit reports to the Emergency and Protective Services for
its meeting to be held on September 11, 1998, on the question of liability for the City in light of the existing Collision
Reporting Centre contracts."
Clause No. 3 - "Seizing and Impounding of Vehicles used by Persons Charged with Prostitution Offence".
The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred back to the Emergency and Protective Services Committee for further
consideration at its meeting to be held on June 16, 1998, and report thereon to Council for its meeting to be held on July 8,
1998; and, further, that:
(1) the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and the Chief of Police submit comments thereon to the
Emergency and Protective Services Committee for such meeting; and
(2) the Chief of Police also examine whether vehicles could be seized and impounded now, without the need for any
specific new legislation, and report thereon to the Emergency and Protective Services Committee for such meeting."
REPORT NO. 7 OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Clause No. 1 - "Sheppard Subway Bayview Station Commuter Parking; and Removal of Trees from the Bayview
Avenue Right-of-Way Between Sheppard Avenue East and Mallingham Court".
The foregoing Clause was received.
Clause No. 3 - "Designation of Loading Areas and On-Street Parking Spaces in Downtown Toronto for Use by
Motor Coaches".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the report dated June 1, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, entitled 'Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities for Motor Coaches (Ward - Citywide)',
embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:
'It is recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services examine the appropriateness of a
requirement for off-street motor coach parking and loading facilities for new hotels within the central area, in consultation
with appropriate Departments and Agencies.' "
Clause No. 5 - "Preliminary Evaluation Report - Zoning Amendment Application - Humber River Regional
Hospital, 200 Church Street, UDZ-98-05 (York Ref. No. R98002)".
The foregoing Clause was amended by:
(1) inserting the words "and possible future uses of redundant sites" in Recommendation (A) of the Urban Environment and
Development Committee, after the words "planning decisions", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:
"(A) the adoption of the following report (April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services, subject to adding thereto the following new Recommendation No. (3):
'(3) an advisory group be established, composed of the six Councillors representing York Humber, North York Humber
and Black Creek, along with representatives of the communities of Keele/Eglinton, Jane and Lawrence, Jane and Finch, a
representative of Humber River Regional Hospital and City staff, as appropriate, in order to assess the impact of planning
decisions and possible future uses of redundant sites on the respective local communities;' "; and
(2) striking out Recommendation (B)(2) of the Urban Environment and Development Committee and inserting in lieu
thereof the following new Recommendation (B)(2):
"(B) (2) to designate a member of the Commission to meet with the current working group that has been formed by the
Planning Department to comment on their rationale for choosing the Church Street Site for expansion, to assist this
Committee in their deliberations on the rezoning application for the Church Street Site."
Clause No. 8 - "Contract No. T-34-98: Don Valley Parkway at Lawrence Avenue East - Don River Channel
Restoration".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the recommendations of the Task Force to Bring Back the Don embodied in the
communication dated May 28, 1998, from the Chair, Habitat Restoration Committee, Task Force to Bring Back the Don,
be adopted, viz.:
'(a) that the contract specify that all plant material be inspected by a certified ecologist prior to planting, and include a right
to refuse non-native species or other inappropriate substitutions;
(b) that since the upland willow and sanddune willow species currently included in the plant list are difficult to source, the
Department consider replacing these species with heartleafed willow and shining willow. Also, balsam poplar would be an
ideal addition to the existing plant list; and
(c) that the Department consider sourcing plant material through the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's
nursery.' "
REPORT NO. 5 OF THE WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Clause No. 1 - "Status and Reconfirmation of Storm Water Group".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1) Councillors Bossons and Mammoliti be appointed to the Storm Water Group, and the Striking Committee be advised
accordingly; and
(2) Mr. John Maletich be appointed as a citizen member to the Storm Water Group."
REPORT NO. 9 OF THE STRATEGIC POLICIES
AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE
Clause No. 6 - "Harmonization of User Fees for Recreation Programs".
The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred to the User Fee Committee, together with the following motions, with a
request that the Committee meet as soon as possible to determine how to proceed:
Moved by Councillor Chow:
"It is further recommended that the findings and recommendations of the six Community Councils and the User Fee
Committee be submitted to Council, through the Economic Development Committee and the Budget Committee."
Moved by Councillor McConnell, seconded by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski:
"It is recommended that the report dated May 26, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, be amended by:
(a) striking out Recommendation No. (1) and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Recommendation No. (1):
'(1) the pilot process for the harmonization of user fees for recreation programs in the Parks and Recreation Division
outlined in this report be forwarded to the User Fee Committee, and that the User Fee Committee establish a process for
public consultation at their first meeting;';
(b) deleting from Part (2) of the Terms of Reference, entitled 'Duration', the sentence 'The User Fee Committee will meet
on a monthly basis between June and October 1998.', and inserting in lieu thereof the sentence 'The User Fee Committee
will meet at least monthly.', so that Part (2) of the Terms of Reference shall now read as follows:
'(2) Duration:
The User Fee Committee will report to the Economic Development Committee and will present their findings and
recommendations to the Economic Development Committee by October 1998. The User Fee Committee will meet at least
monthly.'; and
(c) inserting in the first paragraph of Part (4) of the Terms of Reference, entitled 'Goals and Objectives', after the word
'options', the words 'and a thorough public consultation', so that such paragraph shall now read as follows:
'(4) Goals and Objectives:
The User Fee Committee will need to ensure that a comprehensive process is undertaken for the evaluation of policy
options and a thorough public consultation for the harmonization of user fees for recreation programs provided in the
former municipalities.' "
Council also adopted the following recommendation:
"It is recommended that the resignation of Councillor Giansante from the User Fee Committee be accepted, and the
Striking Committee be advised accordingly."
Clause No. 7 - "1998 Operating and Capital Budget - Parks and Recreation Program".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to the Budget Committee
on a policy governing the allocation of revenues from the disposition of City properties."
Clause No. 11 - "Toronto Transit Commission - Procurement of Replacement Subway Cars".
The foregoing Clause was amended by deleting from the recommendation of the Budget Committee the words "Toronto
Transit Commission's Capital Reserve Fund" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "TTC Capital Subsidy Reserve Fund",
so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:
"The Budget Committee on May 26, 1998, recommended to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, and Council,
the adoption of the recommendations embodied in the communication (May 21, 1998) addressed to the City Clerk from the
Toronto Transit Commission and the report (May 25, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, subject to
financing the 1998 requirement from the TTC Capital Subsidy Reserve Fund."
REPORT NO. 6 OF THE ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Clause No. 5 - "Traffic Assessment of Edgehill Road".
The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration.
Clause No. 16 - "Request for Exemption from Part-Lot Control - Laredo Construction Inc., 21, 24 Fleeceline Road -
File No. Z-2152."
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the Etobicoke Community Council Solicitor and the Toronto School Board be requested to
submit a report to the Etobicoke Community Council on the reasons why the contribution to the School Board was not
received, as required under the Development Agreement, for Phase I of the project."
Clause No. 17 - "Other Items Considered by the Community Council".
The foregoing Clause was received as information, subject to striking out and referring 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.
REPORT NO. 6 OF THE NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Clause No. 2 - "Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application OZ-88-40 - R. G. Thwaites - 15 Cameron Avenue
- North York Centre".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that, in the event of an Ontario Municipal Board appeal on this decision, the City not retain
outside consultants."
Clause No. 28 - "Other Items Considered by the Community Council".
The foregoing Clause was received as information, subject to, notwithstanding subsection 128(5) of the Council Procedural
By-law:
(1) the following resolution by Councillor Filion embodied in Item (p), entitled "Construction Noise By-law Violations -
Investigations", being endorsed by City Council:
"WHEREAS the City has a by-law which prohibits construction noise before 7:00 a.m., after 7:00 p.m. and on Sundays;
and
WHEREAS Councillors have received numerous complaints about builders who do not adhere to these by-laws; and
WHEREAS early-morning, evening and weekend construction noise greatly diminishes residents' rights to the peaceful
enjoyment of their homes; and
WHEREAS our by-law enforcement section currently places the onus on residents to compile records, prepare evidence
and testify in court in order to act against those breaking the by-law; and
WHEREAS such practices make sense in the case of barking dogs and other irregular noise but are clearly inappropriate
in cases of repeated and predictable noise by-law violations from construction noise; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT inspectors be available to investigate construction sites for noise
by-law violations prior to 7:00 a.m., after 7:00 p.m. and on Sundays where there are complaints of repeated violations
which could be readily documented by staff;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor report back on what other measures, such as a bond
which would be forfeited upon conviction for violation of a noise by-law, to discourage developers from blatantly ignoring
city by-laws.";
(2) amending Item (w), entitled "Pay Parking - Residential Areas - All North York Community Wards", by deleting the
words "concurred with" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "endorsed"; and
(3) adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that, in presenting resolutions to Council for adoption, the City Clerk use the words 'endorse' or
'support', instead of the word 'concur'."
REPORT NO. 5 OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Clause No. 12 - "Planning Applications on Ontario Hydro Lands, Funding for Community Participation at the
Ontario Municipal Board."
The foregoing Clause was amended by:
(1) inserting the words "subject to the Community Associations being requested to raise an equal amount", after the words
"development proposal,", in Recommendation No. (1) of the Scarborough Community Council, so that such
recommendation shall now read as follows:
"The Scarborough Community Council recommends that Council:
(1) authorize a grant of $50,000.00 from the Contingency Fund to the Community, in order that the Community may be a
party to, and participate in, the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and fully present its position regarding the Ontario Hydro
development proposal, subject to the Community Associations being requested to raise an equal amount, and provided that:
(a) the Community incorporates prior to the Hearing for its participation at the Hearing; and
(b) such funding is used only for the purpose of retaining legal counsel and expert witnesses and other Hearing expenses;";
and
(2) adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to submit a
report to the next meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee on a policy for funding such requests."
Clause No. 13 - "Morningside Heights Land Use Study and Related Development Applications".
The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for further
consideration, with requests that:
(1) the City Clerk and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services develop a protocol for the
processing of planning matters and submit a joint report thereon to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of
the Toronto Transition Team; and
(2) the City Clerk submit a report to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team on
a possible amendment to the Procedural By-law which would permit a Member of Council to put a motion to defer or refer
a matter prior to the questioning of staff.
REPORT NO. 6 OF THE TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Clause No. 10 - "Installation of a Pedestrian Crossover - Coxwell Avenue between Robbins Avenue and Gerrard
Street East (East Toronto)".
The foregoing Clause was amended by striking out from the recommendation of the Toronto Community Council the
words "subject to funds being provided over and above the funds already allocated in the 1998 Capital Budget for
crosswalks in the Toronto Community Council area", and inserting in lieu thereof the words "and that the matter of funding
be referred to the Budget Committee for its consideration and identification of a funding source", so that the
recommendation of Toronto Community Council shall now read as follows:
"The Toronto Community Council recommends that a pedestrian crossover be installed at Coxwell Avenue between
Robbins Avenue and Gerrard Street East, and that the matter of funding be referred to the Budget Committee for its
consideration and identification of a funding source."
Clause No. 24 - "McCormack Street - Request for All-Way 'Stop' Sign at Maybank Avenue; and a 'No Heavy
Trucks' Prohibition 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Davenport)".
The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred back to the Toronto Community Council for further consideration.
Clause No. 27 - "Revised Application - Site Plan Approval and Ravine Control By-law - 8 South Kingsway (High
Park)".
Council adopted the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1) the report dated June 2, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, entitled 'Further
Report to my May 14, 1998 report regarding Revised Site Plan Application No. 396100 and Application No. 096178 for
Ravine approval, to permit a Gas Bar, Car Wash and Retail Store at 8 South Kingsway (High Park)', embodying the
following recommendations, be adopted:
'That City Council amend Clause No. 27 of Report No. 6 of the Toronto Community Council by:
(i) Replacing Recommendation 1. (a) of the report of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services,
dated May 14, 1998 with the following:
"1. (a) That the owner shall provide and maintain the landscaping on-site substantially in accordance with Preliminary Plot
Plan, dated January 28, 1998, and Landscape Plan, dated February 11, 1998, both red lined by the applicant on June 2,
1998, both prepared by Petro-Canada, and date stamped as received on March 20, 1998, all on file with the Commissioner
of Urban Planning and Development Services;";
(ii) Replacing Recommendation 1. (b) of the report of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services,
dated May 14, 1998, with the following:
"1. (b) that the owner shall replace the one existing 43 centimetre elm tree to be removed from the site with 16 Freeman
maple and 10 White spruce trees, and the shrub planting of 246 Dwarf silverleaf dogwood, 41 Anderson spreading yew,
and 12 Broadleaf snowberry;"; and
(iii) Replacing Recommendation 3. of the report of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, dated
May 14, 1998, with the following:
"3. That City Council approve the plans and drawings submitted with this application for 8 South Kingsway, namely the
Preliminary Plot Plan, dated January 28, 1998, Site Services Plan, dated March 2, 1998, Grading Plan, dated February 13,
1998, Landscape Plan, dated February 11, 1998, all red lined by the applicant on June 2, 1998, and Car Wash Floor Plan,
dated March 18, 1998, Retail Store Floor Plan (undated), Exterior Elevations, dated February 3, 1998, and Roof Plan and
Details, dated February 3, 1998 all date stamped as received March 20, 1998, all prepared by Petro-Canada, all as on file
with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;";
(iv) Replacing Recommendation 4. (G) (16) of the report of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services, dated May 14, 1998, with the following:
"4.(G) (16) the owner shall ensure an archaeologist is present on site during any excavation to evaluate any potential
impacts on the archaeological/cultural resources;"; and
(v) Adding a new condition 4.(I) (24) to the report of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services,
dated May 14, 1998, as follows:
"4.(I) (24) the owner enter into an agreement with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with respect to the
public acquisition of the valleylands to the satisfaction of both parties." ';
(2) the report dated June 3, 1998, from the City Solicitor, entitled '8 South Kingsway - OMB Hearing - Clause 27 of Report
No. 6 of The Toronto Community Council (High Park - Ward 19)', embodying the following recommendations, be
adopted:
'It is recommended that the City Solicitor be authorized to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that the City of Toronto
consents to:
(a) the approval of Application Nos. 396100 and 096178, in respect of a gas bar, retail store and car washing
establishment at 8 South Kingsway, as identified in the reports of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services dated May 14, 1998, and June 2, 1998, and
(b) the approval of the associated minor variances,
upon the terms and conditions set out in the Minutes of Settlement (attached as Appendix "A" to the report of the City
Solicitor dated June 3, 1998) between Petro-Canada and the Swansea Area Ratepayers Group and Ripley Area Residents
Group Ltd.'; and
(3) 'WHEREAS Petro Canada, the Swansea Area Ratepayers Group and the Ripley Area Residents Group Ltd. have
reached a settlement respecting 8 South Kingsway; and
WHEREAS it is still of the utmost importance that 8 South Kingsway, being the site of the first European settlement in
Toronto, come into public ownership;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Petro Canada be urged, in the strongest possible terms, prior to any
redevelopment of the 8 South Kingsway site, to actively investigate and pursue a land exchange agreement with the City of
Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority of the 8 South Kingsway site and the site currently under
discussion between Petro Canada and City staff.' "
Clause No. 42 - "Use of Nathan Phillips Square - Philippine Independence Day - Friday, June 12, 1998".
The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:
"It is further recommended that City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the celebration of the 100th
Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day to be held on Nathan Phillips Square on Friday, June 12, 1998, to be an event
of municipal significance, and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place."
REPORT NO. 6 OF YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Clause No. 8 - "Other Items Considered by the Community Council".
The foregoing Clause was received as information, subject to striking out and referring Item (k), entitled "Request for
All-Way Stop Control at Glenholme Avenue and Earlsdale Avenue - Ward 28, York-Eglinton", back to the York
Community Council for further consideration.
REPORT NO. 8 OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Clause No. 1 - "Corporate Smog Alert Response Plan - Status Report".
Council adopted the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(a) the report dated May 28, 1998, from the Medical Officer of Health, entitled 'Corporate Smog Alert Response Plan -
1998 Implementation Plan', embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:
'It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Phase 1 of the Corporate Smog Alert Response Plan, presented in this report, for implementation
in 1998;
(2) City Council receive the Phase 2 initiatives for information and that staff review and report back in further detail on
these initiatives;
(3) the corporate and divisional smog alert activities for 1999 and beyond be considered during the 1999 budget process;
and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.';
(b) prior to implementation of the notification procedure, the Medical Officer of Health be requested to:
(1) develop a clear and concise document for informing City of Toronto employees and users of City of Toronto services
about which activities they should avoid during a smog alert due to the increased negative health impacts, such document
to be directed, in particular, to those most at risk during a smog alert, i.e. those suffering from asthma and/or emphysema;
and
(2) develop and implement a plan for informing the public, in particular those who are at risk during a smog alert, i.e. those
with asthma and/or emphysema:
(a) that they may be at risk; and
(b) about activities which they should avoid, such as strenuous outdoor activities; and
(c) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to Council, through the appropriate Standing
Committee, on any operational difficulties that may arise."
REPORT NO. 7 OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW
THE FINAL REPORT OF THE TORONTO TRANSITION TEAM
Clause No. 1 - "Approval of Design Concept, Budget and Work Schedule for Phase One Renovations to Toronto
City Hall".
Council adopted the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that the recommendations of the Sub-Committee for the Relocation of All Members of Council to City
Hall as embodied in the communication dated May 29, 1998, from the City Clerk, be adopted, subject to:
(a) amending Recommendation No. (2) of the Sub-Committee for the Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall
by adding thereto the words 'and that funding for Recommendation No. (3)(iii) be included within the $5.2 million already
approved by City Council', so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:
'(2) recommended to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team the adoption of
Recommendations Nos. (3)(i) and (3)(iii) embodied in the report (May 25, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate
Services, and that funding for Recommendation No. (3)(iii) be included within the $5.2 million already approved by City
Council'; and
(b) adding thereto the following:
'It is further recommended that:
(1) a lottery take place at Council on June 4, 1998, and that Members of Council be given the opportunity to select their
own ballot;
(2) Members of Council presently located in offices at City Hall be permitted to remain in their offices if they so choose,
and those Members of Council who choose to remain in their City Hall office be excluded from the lottery;
(3) Councilor Berger's name not be included in the pool for seating in the Council Chamber, and, in recognition of his
hearing disability, he be assigned a seat in the most opportune location within the Chamber prior to the lottery, and that
such seat be removed from the lottery;
(4) Members of Council be permitted to negotiate an office trade with another Member of Council and that such trades take
place within one week of the lottery for offices;
(5) those Members of Council who are interested in Office No. 35 be requested to submit their names to the City Clerk, and
the City Clerk be requested to assign Office No. 35 by lottery;
(6) the current parking allocation at City Hall be maintained;
(7) the Budget Committee be requested to report to Council, through the Corporate Services Committee, on the source of
funding over and above the budget of $5.2 million previously approved by Council, to accommodate all of the additional
items requested; and
(8) the following motions be referred to the Project Architect for his comments and a determination on whether minor
changes can be made to accommodate the recommendations embodied therein:
Moved by Councillor Faubert:
"It is recommended that a count-down clock be installed in the Council Chamber in City Hall in a location that is visible to
all Members of Council."
Moved by Councillor Jakobek:
"It is recommended that the Project Architect be requested to:
(1) investigate the cost of moving the wall in the City Hall Council Chamber back, in order to:
(a) allow for two rows of Councillors' seats; and
(b) maintain, as close as possible, the size of the Councillors' desks in the City Hall Council Chamber to the size of the
desks currently in use in the Metro Hall Council Chamber;
(2) review the issue of accommodation for the Press, including the possibility of the installation of glass partitions and a
second level to provide a total of 20 to 24 seats; and the permanent office space for the Press on the first floor be completed
in Phase 1;
(3) incorporate, in his reconsideration of this project, a projection screen which is not fixed and which can be hidden when
not in use, so that the Corporate logo can be seen prominently on the back wall;
(4) ensure that a light is installed on the microphone on the Councillors' desks in the Council Chamber to indicate when
the microphone is 'live'; and
(5) re-examine the second floor layout to ensure more equity in office space."
Moved by Councillor Johnston:
"It is recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to review the feasibility of accomplishing
the move to City Hall by the end of December 1998, without placing enormous strain on City staff, and submit a report
thereon to the Sub-Committee for the Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall."
Moved by Councillor Moscoe:
"It is recommended that plans for the additional podium floor to house new Committee rooms, media offices and other
needed facilities be moved forward to Phase 1 from Phase 2 and the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to
report thereon, through the Mayor's Office, to the Budget Committee."
Moved by Councillor O'Brien:
"It is recommended that the following items be added to the City Hall project:
(1) sound-proofing of windows for offices overlooking Nathan Phillips Square, to ensure that the affected offices are
useable; and
(2) an escalator between the ground and second floors, to allow easy and proper access to the second floor."
Moved by Councillor Pantalone:
"It is recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services, together with the appropriate staff, be requested, as soon
as possible, to:
(1) develop plans to 'humanize' the outside roof area surrounding the Council Chamber, especially the area to the north of
the proposed links to the East and West Towers; and
(2) develop plans for the Civic Centre, such plans to be submitted, as soon as possible, to Council, through the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team."
Moved by Councillor Saundercook:
"It is recommended that the secondary concerns regarding changes to the renovation plan be addressed in a regular and
timely fashion, so that all Members of Council can have input and be involved."
Moved by Councillor Shiner:
"It is recommended that:
(1) the space on the second floor currently proposed for the staff of the City Clerk be relocated to the first floor;
(2) the space on the second floor currently proposed for the support staff for the Mayor, as shown on the sketch in a
separate area away from the Office of the Mayor, be relocated to the first floor below the Mayor's office, and an interior
connecting staircase be incorporated into the layout; and the space made available on the second floor, as a result of this
change, be used for additional Committee Rooms of various sizes; and
(3) in the event that Recommendation No. (2) fails, the space on the second floor currently proposed for the support staff
for the Mayor be reduced to the same size as the space allocated to the support staff for the Councillors, thereby reducing
the space from 2,650 square feet to 1,700 square feet, and the remaining 950 square feet of space be used for additional
meeting rooms for Councillors."
Moved by Councillor Silva:
"It is recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to consider aesthetic lighting for the
Council Chamber, the second and main floors, as well as additional sound barriers for the offices facing Nathan Phillips
Square." ' "
NOTICE OF MOTIONS APPEARING UNDER ITEM 10
(a) Moved by: Councillor O'Brien
Seconded by: Councillor Brown
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Provincial Government to review the composition of the Canadian
National Exhibition Association and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place in concert with officials of the City of
Toronto."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee.
(b) Moved by: Councillor Shiner
Seconded by: Councillor Flint
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) By-law No. 28-1998 be amended to increase the Toronto Parking Authority membership by four members;
(2) the additional four members be Members of Council; and
(3) the appointment of the additional four members to the Toronto Parking Authority be referred to the Striking Committee
for consideration."
Disposition: Consideration of the foregoing Motion was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held
on July 8, 1998.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS APPEARING UNDER ITEM 11
(a) Moved by: Councillor Filion
Seconded by: Councillor Mihevc
"WHEREAS City Council, by its adoption of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 3 of The Board of Health on March 4, 5 and 6,
1998 adopted the following Recommendation (2):
'(2) That standardization of user fees for Environmental Health Services be implemented to the highest level'; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to address anomalies created by standardizing the Environmental Health Services fees to the
highest levels; and
WHEREAS the Board of Health at its meeting on May 12, 1998 reconsidered its action taken on February 23, 1998 and
recommended that Council reconsider this matter and adopt the report (May 4, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, that
Recommendation No. (2) of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 3 of The Board of Health, headed 'Public Health Funding', be
reopened for further consideration at the meeting of City Council to be held on June 3, 1998;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the report (May 4, 1998) from the Medical Officer of
Health recommending that:
(1) the user fee schedule detailed in Appendix A of this report be adopted;
(2) authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bill(s) in Council to give effect to Recommendation No. (1) of this
report;
(3) the Public Health Department be directed to develop and implement a communication strategy to notify the various
users of these services of the user fee adjustment; and
(4) the new fee structure come into effect on July 2, 1998."
Disposition: Council re-opened consideration of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 3 of The Board of Health, headed "Public
Health Funding", insofar as it pertains to Recommendation No. (2) only, and adopted, without amendment, the report
dated May 4, 1998, from the Medical Officer of Health, embodying the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1) the user fee schedule detailed in Appendix A of this report be adopted;
(2) authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bill(s) in Council to give effect to Recommendation No. (1) of this
report;
(3) the Public Health Department be directed to develop and implement a communication strategy to notify the various
users of these services of the user fee adjustment; and
(4) the new fee structure come into effect on July 2, 1998."
(b) Moved by: Councillor Prue
Seconded by: Councillor Fotinos
"WHEREAS Mr. Mike Colle, M.P.P. for Oakwood, proposes to introduce the following Private Member's Bill in the
Provincial Legislature regarding the use of red-light cameras at high collision intersections:
'WHEREAS there are over 55,000 motor vehicle collisions at intersections throughout Ontario every year; and
WHEREAS red-light cameras can dramatically assist in reducing the number of injuries and deaths resulting from
red-light runners; and
WHEREAS the installation of red-light cameras at dangerous intersections has proven to be successful in Australia,
Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore and the U.K.; and
WHEREAS there is a shortage of Police Officers; and
WHEREAS the collisions at these intersections are resulting in serious injury to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists; and
WHEREAS the Provincial government has endorsed the use of a similar camera system to collect tolls on Highway 407;
and
WHEREAS Mayors and concerned citizens across Ontario have been seeking permission to utilize red-light cameras;
WE, the undersigned, petition the Legislature of Ontario as follows:
"That the Government of Ontario support the installation of red-light cameras at high collision intersections to monitor and
prosecute motorists who run red lights." '; and
WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on April 28, 1998, by its adoption of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 4A of The
Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed 'Monitoring of Red-Light Violations at Traffic Control Signals',
again requested the Provincial government, among other things, to amend the Highway Traffic Act to permit the use of
red-light cameras at major intersections throughout the City of Toronto;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council endorse the Private Member's Bill by Mr. Mike Colle,
M.P.P. for Oakwood, and the Province of Ontario be advised accordingly."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, subject to adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraph:
"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be requested to write to the Minister of Transportation
outlining a pilot project for the City of Toronto pursuant to the pending legislation."
(c) Moved by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski
Seconded by: Councillor Ashton
"WHEREAS the Celebrate Toronto Street Festival is an important international event within the City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS the Celebrate Toronto Street Festival will bring Torontonians together in a spirit of celebration for the
coming together of the new city; and
WHEREAS the Celebrate Toronto Street Festival requires a special occasion permit for a three day event on Yonge
Street, from July 3rd to 5th under the Ontario Regulation 389/91 'Special Occasion Permit'; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Regulations of the Ontario Liquor Licence Act, an application for a special occasion permit
for an event of municipal significance must be designated by the municipal council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Toronto deem the Celebrate Toronto Street
Festival to be an event of municipal significance."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
(d) Moved by: Councillor Silva
Seconded by: Councillor Pantalone
"WHEREAS an application for 963 Bloor Street West was before the Committee of Adjustment on January 20, 1998, and
was subsequently refused on February 18, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council instruct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario
Municipal Board hearing scheduled on June 23, 1998, in support of the Committee of Adjustment decision of February 18,
1998, and that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to assist, if necessary."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment, and the communication dated January 14, 1998,
from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, was received.
(e) Moved by: Councillor McConnell
Seconded by: Councillor Chow
"WHEREAS the Frankland Community Centre is celebrating the summer solstice with a dance at the Withrow Park Ice
Rink on June 20, 1998; and
WHEREAS this event is much anticipated community event; and
WHEREAS the applicant is seeking a resolution from City Council declaring the event to be a community festival of
municipal significance; and
WHEREAS this resolution is required by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to issue a special occasion
permit;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council declare the Frankland Community Centre Summer
Solstice Dance to be an event of municipal significance, and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of the
declaration, stating that there are no objections to the provision of a liquor licence for the event."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
(f) Moved by: Councillor Chow
Seconded by: Councillor Bussin
"WHEREAS the Art Gallery of Ontario is proposing to erect two non-illuminated projecting banner signs to advertise an
upcoming exhibit; and
WHEREAS the duration of the exhibit is from June 10, 1998, to September 21, 1998; and
WHEREAS the proposed signs do not comply with Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code
and are the subject of a minor variance application;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council give consideration to the report dated May 29, 1998,
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, and that such report be adopted."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
Council subsequently adopted, without amendment, the report dated May 29 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services, entitled "317 Dundas Street West, Application No. 998043: Request for approval
of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, upon application by Carol's Flag
& Banner Company, 5338 First Line, R.R.#1, Milton, Ontario, on behalf of the Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas
Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1G4. (Downtown)", embodying the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 998043 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two non-illuminated projecting signs on condition that the signs only be
erected for the period between June and September of the 1998 calendar year; and
(2) the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998043, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services."
(g) Moved by: Councillor Faubert
Seconded by: Councillor Moeser
"WHEREAS there is a potential for a number of requests from communities for funding by the City of Toronto for
financial assistance to support their appeal(s) to the Ontario Municipal Board, as well as to other Agencies, Boards, and
Commissions, Provincial bodies and the Courts; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto has yet to develop terms of reference for the application and justification for awarding
such grants; and
WHEREAS the awarding of such public monies must be done under a series of criteria with due regard for public
accountability for the dispersal of such funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council refer this matter to the Chief Administrative Officer, the
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services, to develop a policy containing criteria and guidelines for such grants and report this policy back to Council
through the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was withdrawn.
(h) Moved by: Councillor Adams
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario delayed providing the tax roll to the City of Toronto and all other municipalities in
Ontario; and
WHEREAS there is added expense to the City of Toronto as a result of the Provincial delay; and
WHEREAS that added expense is $5.0 million in funding to offset the loss in interest revenue resulting from the delay, as
set out in the report (May 26, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT as recommended by the Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force, the
report (May 26, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be adopted."
Disposition: The foregoing motion was amended by striking out the Operative Paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof
the following new Operative Paragraph:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Province of Ontario to fund all costs related
to the delayed return of the Assessment Rolls."
Council also received the transmittal letter dated May 29, 1998, from the City Clerk, submitting the recommendations
of the Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force related to the report dated May 26, 1998, from the Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer, entitled "Cost Related to the Delayed Return of the Assessment Roll".
(i) Moved by: Councillor Lindsay-Luby
Seconded by: Councillor Johnston
"WHEREAS the Municipal Grants Review Committee on June 1, 1998, gave consideration to various 1998 grants
programs, and appeals to such programs; and
WHEREAS, due to time constraints, a number of individual grants need to be expedited and receive approval by City
Council on June 3, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following allocations be approved:
Organization/Agency
(1) Canada's Walk of Fame $25,000.00
Funds to be allocated from the $200,000.00 Grants contingency fund.
(2) Street Style/Leading Edge Fashion, Arts and
Musical Festival $50,000.00
Grant No. 8 under the Economic Development Partnership Program and Festivals and Special Events Program - 1998
Allocations, as recommended by the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism in his report dated
May 21, 1998.
(3) York Children's Carnival Committee - $11,200.00
Eglinton Junior Carnival Parade
Grant No. 19 under the Economic Development Partnership Program and Festivals and Special Events Program - 1998
Allocations, as recommended by the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism in his report dated
May 21, 1998; and further that, if any additional funding is recommended on a pro-rated basis during the Municipal Grant
Review appeal process, the organization receive such funding.
(4) Alliance of Portuguese Clubs and Associations of $20,000.00
Ontario for the Portuguese Day Festivities, 1998
Funds to be allocated from the Recreation Grants Appeals Fund in the amount of $6,977.00, and from the Grants
contingency fund in the amount of $13,023.00.
(5) First Nations Day Committee $2,000.00
Grant No. 162 under the Community Services Grants Program - 1998 Allocations; and that the funds be allocated from the
$200,000.00 Grants contingency fund."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, subject to adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraphs:
"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
(1) the report dated June 2, 1998, from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, entitled
'Release of Grant Funding under the Economic Development Partnership Program for The Short Film Festival',
embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:
'That due to time constraints, approval of the 1998 grant allocation, under the Economic Development Partnership
Program for The Short Film Festival, in the amount of $15,000.00, as recommended by the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism in his May 21, 1998 report to the Municipal Grants Review Committee (grant item
number 9 in Appendix 3 of the report), be expedited.'; and
(2) the report dated June 2, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, entitled
'Grant Advances: Graffiti Transformation Program', embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:
'It is recommended that:
(1) authority be granted to issue advance cheques for the recommended amount to the Graffiti Transformation groups
identified in the attached report. The amounts are shown in Appendix A; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to do what is necessary to give effect to Recommendation
No. (1).' "
(j) Moved by: Councillor Prue
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on April 16, 1998, by its adoption, without amendment, of Clause No. 1 of
Report No. 3 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed 'Political
Structure for East York', requested the Provincial Government to fund the cost of the by-election to fill the third councillor
position for Ward 1, East York, as a transition cost; and
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs, in a communication dated May 5, 1998, has advised that the Province is
not willing to fund the cost of the by-election but is willing to create the third councillor position for East York; and
WHEREAS the Minister has requested that the City confirm whether it is willing to pay for the by-election; and
WHEREAS in order for a by-election to be held for Ward 1, East York, in September, 1998, the required legislation must
be enacted prior to June 25, 1998, which is the date the Legislative Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for this session; and
WHEREAS the City Clerk has submitted a report dated June 1, 1998, outlining the actions that should be taken by City
Council in order to proceed with the by-election;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated June 1, 1998, from the City Clerk, entitled 'Proposals
for By-Election in Ward 1- East York', be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on June 3, 1998, and that
such report be adopted".
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
Council subsequently adopted, without amendment, the report dated June 1, 1998, from the City Clerk, entitled
"Proposals for By-Election in Ward 1- East York", embodying the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that in the event Provincial legislation is enacted to create a third councillor position and permit a
by-election in East York:
(1) the City Clerk be authorized to bring forward the necessary by-law authorizing a by-election to fill the third
councillor position;
(2) the City Clerk be authorized to make all the necessary preparations for a poll level tabulated by-election;
(3) the necessary funds be allocated from the Corporate Contingency Account to the City Clerk's budget for the cost of
the by-election; and
(4) the Honourable Minister Al Leach be advised of City Council's decision in this regard accordingly."
(k) Moved by: Councillor Adams
Seconded by: Councillor Augimeri
"WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted, as amended, a motion of Councillors
Adams and Kinahan respecting the Tenant Protection Act, 1997, and among other things, referred the following
Recommendations Nos. (3) and (4) of the Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force embodied in the communication dated
May 12, 1998, from the City Clerk, to the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer for a joint report thereon to the Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force for its meeting to be
held on May 26, 1998:
'The Province of Ontario be requested:
(3) not to impose a percentage threshold for automatic decreases in rent to flow through to tenants as a result of tax
decreases; and
(4) to provide in the regulations under the Tenant Protection Act, 1997 for the flow through of any municipal tax decrease
applicable to the entire year, 1998, to the tenants of record on December 1, 1998, so that Landlords benefitting from
property tax decreases in 1998 do not receive a windfall.'; and
WHEREAS the Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force on May 28, 1998, considered a joint report from the
Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on this matter;
and
WHEREAS the deadline for submission of the City's position to the Province was May 29, 1998, the Assessment and Tax
Policy Task Force requested that its recommendations be delivered to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with
the advice that City Council would be considering them at its meeting on June 3, 1998;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendations of the Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force, set out
in the communication (June 2, 1998) from the City Clerk, be adopted and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
be advised of Council's action."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, subject to adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraph:
"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the joint report dated June 1, 1998, from the Commissioner of
Community and Neighbourhood Services and the City Solicitor, entitled 'Rules and Costs Associated with a Tenant's
Application for Rent Reduction Due to a Tax Decrease under Section 143 of the Tenant Protection Act, 1997',
embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:
'It is recommended that:
(1) Council request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing not impose an application fee on tenants who
make an application for a rent reduction resulting from a tax decrease under section 143 of the Tenant Protection Act,
1997. These reductions are likely to be small and, therefore, the application fee may be a barrier to tenants wanting to
obtain the rent reduction; and
(2) Council request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing put in place a number of measures which will
ensure that the application procedures for rent reductions resulting from tax decreases under section 143 of the Tenant
Protection Act, 1997 are simple and efficient for both tenants and landlords, and that such measures include the
following:
(a) that the Tribunal's Rules allow the Tribunal to hold written and electronic hearings as permitted and as defined by
the Statutory Powers Procedure Act; and
(b) that the application form include notice that all tenants in the residential complex may file the application together
if each tenant signs the application.' "
Council, by its adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, also adopted the recommendations of the
Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force embodied in the transmittal letter dated June 2, 1998, from the City Clerk, viz.:
"The Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force on May 28, 1998, recommended to City Council that:
(1) the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to amend the Tenant Protection Act, 1997, and change
the proposed regulations in the following manner:
(a) that the regulations explicitly give the City authority, at its own option, to provide notices to landlords and tenants of
residential complexes containing less than seven units;
(b) that the threshold for tax decreases which would cause an automatic rent decrease be reduced from the proposed
amount of 5 percent to 2 ½ percent;
(c) that the legislation limits liability for the City in the case of errors, at least to the same extent that the Tribunal and
Province are protected;
(d) that the regulations include specific provisions which would allow the City to rescind or amend notices where an
error has occurred;
(e) that the amounts which are to be included for the purposes of determining whether or not a decrease has occurred,
are clearly set out;
(f) that for the purposes of these regulations, the definition of a residential complex be similar to the definition of
'assessment portions' as included in the Ministry of Finance assessment roll;
(g) that reductions in municipal property tax resulting from successful assessment complaints or appeals, either be
expressly excluded from the City's duty to issue notices, or that the City's duties in such cases be clearly set out;
(h) that the City be consulted prior to finalizing the notice for automatic rent reductions; and
(i) that the Landlord be legally required to post notice of all tax decreases and increases and that the notice be posted
for not less than 120 days before the increase or decrease comes into effect;
(2) in the case of assessment appeals and complaints, that the Province be requested to ensure that tenants are made
aware of any appeals filed, and that, where a decision is made to reduce the assessment retroactively, both current and
former tenants are able to recoup any amounts of rent which may be owing to them as a result of the tax decrease; and
that Council also request that the Province ensure rents are retroactively adjusted;
(3) the Province be requested to make available technical assistance to the municipality in preparing the notices, as
required; and
(4) the Province be requested to declare the current lawful rent to be the rent at the time of the last legal increase."
Council also received the communication dated June 1, 1998, addressed to Councillor Adams, from the President,
Urban Intelligence Inc.
(l) Moved by: Councillor Saundercook
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
"WHEREAS there has been a recent outbreak of child injuries in high rise residential buildings; and
WHEREAS the former City of North York has had a regulation in the Property Standards By-law for 22 years that
required Landlords to install, in every window above the first floor, a safety device to prevent the window from opening
more than four inches;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Property Standards By-law be amended immediately to require
property owners to install a safety device on every window above the first floor that only allows windows to open four
inches;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a public information campaign be initiated to notify property owners of
this and to occupants of these buildings about the hazards of letting children play near the windows and on the balconies".
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, subject to adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraph, and
the communication dated June 3, 1998, from the Director, Municipal Standards, as submitted by Councillor Ashton,
was received:
"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to the
next regular meeting of Council to be held on July 8, 1998, through the Corporate Services Committee, on the
inspection team for high-rise buildings that was not reconstituted and whether or not it should be reconstituted through
the budget process."
(m) Moved by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
"WHEREAS Council at its meeting on January 6, 1998, enacted By-law No. 14-1998 providing interim authority for
certain officials employed in the office of the Clerk to sign documents and affix the corporate seal on behalf of the City of
Toronto; and
WHEREAS the officials were named in reference to positions in offices of the former municipalities amalgamated to
form the new City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS such offices are now mostly vacant and directors have been appointed in the office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS it is expedient to repeal the former by-law and provide for new authority to sign documents and affix the
corporate seal on behalf of the City of Toronto;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted for the introduction of a bill in Council in the form of
the draft by-law attached as Appendix 'A' providing for the authority of new officials and other named persons employed in
the office of the City Clerk to sign documents and affix the corporate seal on behalf of the City of Toronto".
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
(n) Moved by: Councillor Mammoliti
Seconded by: Councillor Filion
"WHEREAS the Canada Day Celebrations in Mel Lastman Square are an important event within the City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS the Canada Day Celebrations will bring Torontonians together in a celebration of national pride; and
WHEREAS the Canada Day Celebrations requires a special occasion permit for a beer garden in Mel Lastman Square
from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm on July 1st under the Ontario Regulation 389/91Special Occasion Permit; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Regulations of the Ontario Liquor Licence Act, an application for a special occasion permit
for an event of municipal significance must be designated by the municipal Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Toronto deem the Mel Lastman Square
Canada Day Celebrations to be an event of municipal significance."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
(o) Moved by: Councillor Ashton
Seconded by: Councillor Pantalone
"WHEREAS GO Transit is a regional rail network that is vital for the urban development and environmental
sustainability of the GTA and provides the transit equivalent to the 400 series highways, the operation, maintenance and
expansion of which continues to be funded entirely by the Province;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has mandated that the City of Toronto must provide $53 million to fund 49.9 percent
of the annual budget for GO Transit but 83 percent of GO Transit users commute daily from outside the City of Toronto;
WHEREAS GO Transit recently announced service improvements for express routes from the 905 regions which
negatively affect residents of the City of Toronto;
WHEREAS GO Transit staff have identified the need for $1.1 billion of capital expansion required to meet the demands
of growth over the next 20 years;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Subsection 8.1(4) of the Toronto Area Transit
Operating Authority Act 1997, the City of Toronto exercise its right to formally request a review by the Provincial Minister
of Transportation of the City of Toronto's funding allocation for GO Transit;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Minister also be requested to consider immediate resumption of full
funding for GO Transit by the Province;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Transportation reaffirm the Government of Ontario's
position of user pay by reallocating GO Transit costs based on the proposed new allocation formula outlined in the report
dated June 1, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, entitled 'GO Transit's Funding
Relationship with the City of Toronto', and that the report be adopted."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
Council subsequently adopted, without amendment, the report dated June 1, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services entitled "GO Transit's Funding Relationship with the City of Toronto", embodying
the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1) Council request the Province to accept its funding responsibilities for GO Transit, and treat the operation,
maintenance and capital expansion of inter-regional transit in the same way as the 400 series highways;
(2) if the Province does not alter its decision to discontinue Provincial funding of GO Transit, Council strongly oppose
the funding formula set by the Province and support the alternative formula put forth in Exhibit 2 of this report for
funding the operating, maintenance and rehabilitation deficit for GO Transit;
(3) Council request the Province, through appropriate legislative changes, to empower the City, all GTA Regions and
Hamilton-Wentworth to establish new sources of revenue, including fuel taxes, and surcharges on parking and vehicle
licenses;
(4) Council request the Federal government, in preparing its plan to meet Canada's environment commitments in
accordance with the Kyoto agreement, to address ways and means of improving public transit services, particularly
commuter rail service, in the Greater Toronto Area and other large urban centres;
(5) Council seek the endorsement of the Province, and of the GTSB upon its formation, for the alternative funding
formula, and request the Mayor, Chair of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, and appropriate City
staff to present the City's position to Provincial and Federal officials; and
(6) the City Clerk forward copies of this report to the Provincial Ministers responsible for Municipal Affairs and
Housing, Transportation, and Environment; Federal Ministers for the Greater Toronto Area, Environment, and
Transport; Alan Tonks (GTSB Moderator); GO Transit; and the Regions of Durham, Halton, Peel, York and
Hamilton-Wentworth, for their consideration."
(p) Moved by: Councillor Davis
Seconded by: Councillor Chow
"WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) plans to build a single streetcar track on Charlotte Street, between
Adelaide and King Streets, in order to allow 510 Spadina streetcars to turn around; and
WHEREAS such a loop and streetcar operation would allow the TTC to reduce its operating costs by approximately
$300,000.00 annually; and
WHEREAS the TTC wants to construct this streetcar track this construction season in order to reduce its operating costs
as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS such construction requires the submission of a report to the Ministry of the Environment, in accordance with
the Environmental Assessment Act, in order to explain the rationale for the streetcar track, to confirm that such track would
conform with the definition of a minor amendment to the Environmental Assessment for the Spadina streetcar line, to
document any concerns which have been raised by adjacent property owners regarding the streetcar track, and to explain
the mitigating measures which the TTC can undertake in order to address such concerns; and
WHEREAS the construction of this streetcar track is a TTC initiative, but requires the approval of City Council before it
can be constructed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in order to allow the TTC to meet the various deadlines to allow
construction to take place this season, subject to Council approval, Council authorizes the TTC to act on its behalf, in the
submission of the necessary report to the Ministry of the Environment, regarding the rationale for the streetcar track, its
conformity as a minor amendment to the Spadina streetcar Environmental Assessment, and the mitigating measures which
the TTC can undertake to address community concerns."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
(q) Moved by: Councillor Mihevc
Seconded by: Councillor Augimeri
"WHEREAS chemical pesticides are inherently toxic products designed to kill various life forms and are deliberately
released into the environment; and
WHEREAS recent reports published in scientific journals link exposure to pesticides used on public, private and
institutional green space to adverse health effects in humans and animals including:
Birth defects
Prostate cancer
Childhood leukemia
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Endocrine disruption
Canine malignant lymphoma
Suppression of enzymes in the central nervous system
Damage to the immune system
WHEREAS scientific evidence indicates that the use of pesticides and fertilizers poses a significant threat to water quality
and Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) are presently incapable of removing pesticides from drinking water and updating and
replacing STP's would place an enormous financial burden on the City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto has the power and the responsibility to address this issue; and
WHEREAS environmentally benign, non-toxic methods of pest prevention and lawn care maintenance do exist and are
used by other municipalities such as Waterloo; and
WHEREAS the former Cities of East York, North York and York had considered this problem and embarked on pesticide
reduction or elimination programs on public green space;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct all City Departments, Agencies, Boards and
Commissions to report back to City Council by September, 1998 with a list of pesticides used (including trade names and
active ingredients) both indoors and outdoors, volume of pesticides used, date of pesticide application and reasons for
pesticide application;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council direct all Parks and Recreation departments and divisions in
the City of Toronto to report back to City Council by September, 1998 with the turf management practices presently used
by each of the former municipalities;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT other jurisdictions, such as Waterloo, Hudson, Quebec and Port
Coquitlam, B.C. that have successfully implemented parks maintenance programs which do not rely on pesticide use be
contacted for details of their practices and their results;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT these best practices be combined into a City-wide policy that will
eliminate the use of pesticides on public green space."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was referred to:
(1) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, with a request that he review alternatives and
costs involved and report thereon to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee;
(2) the Board of Health, with a request that the Medical Officer of Health consult with the affected Departments and
report thereon to the Board of Health; and
(3) the Environmental Task Force for consideration and report thereon to the Works and Utilities Committee.
(r) Moved by: Councillor Walker
Seconded by: Councillor Mihevc
"WHEREAS the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) has written the Honourable Ernie
Eves, M.P.P., Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance to express its disapproval about placing serious time limitations for
Committee hearings on Bill 16, and to express its concern about several aspects of Bill 16, namely the inability of the
AMCTO to present its concerns to the Committee in order to aid the Provincial government in refining this integral piece
of municipal legislation;
WHEREAS there is little opportunity for municipal councils to comment and recommend changes to the regulations,
resulting in a Bill which serves only to perpetuate a bad system that the Provincial government is bent on eliminating;
WHEREAS this Bill is complicated, cumbersome, confusing and too often, badly drafted to the point where AMCTO has
indicated that Bill 16, with its many regulatory controls and directions, with its excessive administrative discretion, creates
an administrative and political nightmare for municipalities, leaving administrators and municipal councils without
certainty;
WHEREAS any delay in establishing and publishing regulations jeopardizes the financial stability of municipal
governments;
WHEREAS Ontario municipalities will be unable to implement this complex taxation system without a substantial
commitment of time, effort, resources and tax dollars;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Provincial government, at best, commit to a freeze of the
implementation of Current Value Assessment for the minimum of a one year period; or alternatively, the Provincial
government take the necessary action to establish a cap on any increases which will result from the implementation of
Current Value Assessment so that the issues which are still needed to be resolved can be addressed in a more timely
manner and resolved."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion, together with the communication dated June 3, 1998, addressed to Mr. Steve
Gilchrist, MPP - Scarborough East, from Councillor Walker, was referred to the special meeting of Council to be held
on July 21 and 23, 1998.
(s) Moved by: Councillor Chong
Seconded by: Councillor Minnan-Wong
"WHEREAS the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is preparing for participating in the Metro Caravan as the Tokyo
Pavilion; and
WHEREAS an application has been made to the Liquor Control Board to extend the present liquor licence to include a
beer garden from June 12 to June 20, 1998; and
WHEREAS the applicant is seeking resolution from City Council declaring the event to be a community festival of
municipal significance; and
WHEREAS this resolution is required by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to issue a special occasion
permit;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council declare the event taking place at the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre from June 12 to 20, 1998 to be an event of municipal significance, and advise the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of the declaration, stating that there are no objections to the provisions of a liquor license for the event."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
(t) Moved by: Councillor Disero
Seconded by: Councillor Fotinos
"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting on April 16, 1998 amended and adopted Clause No. 4 of the Urban Environment
and Development Committee entitled 'Proposed 1998 Fee Schedule for Planning Applications'; and
WHEREAS in amending and adopting this Clause, City Council directed that minor variance applications for 'after the
fact' variations be double the regular fee; and
WHEREAS this doubling of fees causes considerable hardship to owners of small properties;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, City
Council reconsider Clause No. 4 of the Report No. 4 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions regarding the doubling of fees for 'after the fact' variance
applications be rescinded."
Disposition: Council did not re-open Clause No. 4 of Report No. 4 of The Urban Environment and Development
Committee, headed "Proposed 1998 Fee Schedule for Planning Applications", for further consideration.
(u) Moved by: Councillor Rae
Seconded by: Councillor Silva
"WHEREAS the YWCA of Greater Toronto has requested the City to waive the rental fee for their use of the Great Hall,
East Room and VIP Room at the St. Lawrence Centre (Ward 24 - Downtown) on June 19, 1998; and
WHEREAS the Commissioner of Corporate Services has prepared a report dated June 4, 1998, regarding the request from
the YWCA;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council give consideration to the report dated June 4, 1998, from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
Council subsequently adopted, without amendment, the report dated June 4, 1998 from the Commissioner of Corporate
Services, entitled "Request by the YWCA of Greater Toronto to waive the rental fee for their use of the Great Hall, East
Room and VIP Room at St. Lawrence Hall . (Ward 24 - Downtown)", embodying the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve the request for rent free use by the YWCA of Greater Toronto; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto."
(v) Moved by: Councillor Adams
Seconded by: Councillor Augimeri
"WHEREAS Bill 16, the Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998 is not yet passed into law; and
WHEREAS the assessment roll will not be returned until Bill 16 has received Royal Assent; and
WHEREAS the earliest expected date to receive the roll is June 12, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following revised timetable cancelling the June 22 and 23, 1998,
Special Council meeting be adopted by Council to facilitate the decision-making process on tax policy:
July 6, 7, 1998 Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force;
July 13, 1998 Budget Committee at 2:00 p.m. (moved from July 21, 1998);
July 14, 1998 Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee at 2:00 p.m.;
July 15-17, 1998 Council Briefings; and
July 21, 23, 1998 Special Council Meeting."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
(w) Moved by: Councillor Mihevc
Seconded by: Councillor Walker
"WHEREAS national polls have shown that most Canadians oppose the proposed Royal Bank-Bank of Montreal and
CIBC-TD Bank mergers; and
WHEREAS the two mergers would eliminate up to 65,000 jobs, many of them in Toronto; and
WHEREAS access to capital is a major problem for Canadian small business owners and a concern for all Canadians,
since small businesses create 80% of all new jobs in Canada; and
WHEREAS Canadian Bankers Association figures reveal that loans to Metro Toronto small businesses (those with
business credit under $250,000), dropped from $4.11 billion in 1995 to $2.86 billion in 1996 (latest available figures); and
WHEREAS these problems reflect a lack of accountability by banks to local communities; and
WHEREAS U.S. laws such as the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) have worked well for 20 years to ensure that
U.S. financial institutions lend to small businesses and help meet other local needs, while remaining profitable; and
WHEREAS Toronto's housing shortage could be alleviated with funding through CRA-style legislation, just as
agreements between U.S. community organizations and financial institutions under the CRA have financed housing in U.S.
communities; and
WHEREAS a federal Task Force on the Future of the Canadian Financial Services Sector is reviewing financial
institution legislation, with a report due in September; and
WHEREAS there is growing support for information disclosure and public accountability requirements for financial
institutions as expressed in the 1997 election platforms of the federal Liberal, Progressive Conservative, NDP and Bloc
Quebecois parties, and by a national coalition of over 70 groups, including the Toronto Small Business Support
Organization, the Fort York Small Business Association, and the Social Planning Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Toronto City Council urges the federal government to enact
legislation to ensure that Canadian financial institutions remain accountable to consumer, small business and community
interests, for example:
(1) require banks to disclose the number of loan applications, as well as approvals and rejections, categorized by size of
loan, size, type and location of business and gender of the business owner, to track the demand for capital and whether
banks are meeting the demand;
(2) require banks to disclose reasons for rejections, loan defaults, loan losses and the number of called loans, to track the
risk of lending to different sectors, communities and regions; and
(3) require other deposit-taking financial institutions to collect and disclose similar statistics to ensure a level playing field;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Toronto City Council urges the federal government to also enact
requirements to determine how well financial institutions are serving consumers by requiring each institution to disclose:
(1) the number of complaints received each year, and the rate of resolving complaints;
(2) the number of lawsuits initiated by customers against the institution, and the number won, lost or settled;
(3) whether the banks are providing access to basic banking services for all residents of Canada (based on an independent
audit); and
(4) the location of branches opened or closed;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Toronto City Council urge the Federal government to require the
Superintendent of Financial Institutions to evaluate the above data annually and grade each financial institution's
performance. The institution would receive a poor grade if the evaluation reveals, for example, that the institution
arbitrarily rejects certain types of loan applicants, maintains excessive barriers to access to basic banking services, or has a
high rate of complaints or successful lawsuits against the institution;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Toronto City Council support establishment of incentives for financial
institutions to encourage them to improve their performance, including:
(1) as Ontario has done, federal and provincial governments should consider imposing a surtax on financial institutions,
combined with a tax credit that could be applied to the surtax based on the institution's performance in meeting community
needs;
(2) as Ontario has done, governments should not contract out business to financial institutions that fail to serve community
needs;
(3) as in the U.S., the federal government should deny applications to expand or merge by financial institutions with a
failing grade;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Toronto City Council urges the federal government to require banks and
other financial institutions to:
(1) fund a truly independent ombudsman with the power to make binding rulings;
(2) guarantee everyone living in Canada an account with a deposit-taking financial institution, including the option or a
low-cost, no-frills account, and protection from arbitrary and excessive holding of cheques; and
(3) facilitate the startup of a Financial Consumer Organization (FCO) by enclosing the FCO's flyer periodically in their
customer mailings."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was referred to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee.
(x) Moved by: Councillor Chow
Seconded by: Councillor McConnell and Councillor Pantalone
"WHEREAS Dan Leckie served his City of Toronto both as a Trustee and Chair of the School Board, and as a City
Councillor, as well as an animator of community action; and
WHEREAS Dan was the catalyst for numerous innovative programmes which continue to be emulated and celebrated
today: the Healthy City Programme, the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, the Food Policy Council, the Toronto Bay Initiative,
the Better Buildings Partnership, the Bring Back the Don Task Force. Dan chaired the Toronto City Cycling Committee
and the Gardiner-Lakeshore Task Force; and
WHEREAS as a former Councillor, Dan Leckie dedicated much of his life to dealing with the City's water and river
systems such as the Don River, Garrison Creek, Taddle Creek and the Toronto Bay; and
WHEREAS the Portland Street extension between Front Street and Queen's Quay West is a new under-developed area
with no residents and faces the Lake;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant authority to initiate the process to name the Portland
Street extension between Front Street and Queen's Quay West as 'Dan Leckie Way'."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.
(y) Moved by: Councillor Saundercook
Seconded by: Councillor Pantalone
"WHEREAS GO Transit rail passenger ridership is up 90 percent and bus ridership 35 percent over the past year; and
WHEREAS GO Transit has announced expansion plans for the 905 areas, including rail lines that have been discontinued
by other rail services due to economic reasons; and
WHEREAS the annual capital and operating costs of GO Transit are now unfairly apportioned to the City of Toronto
compared to the other GTA governments based on who uses what services of GO Transit; and
WHEREAS GO Transit has undertaken four studies in the recent past that recommend expanding the GO Transit system
by constructing rail stations across the City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS, the current focus of GO Transit expansion is on Union Station serving the 905 passengers as opposed to
dispersing GO passengers throughout the City of Toronto area closer to places of employment; and
WHEREAS, to best manage the 26.1 million airline passengers per year and the over 110,000 people employed because
of Lester B. Pearson International Airport, a rapid transit link to the airport is of crucial importance to the economic well
being of the City of Toronto and the GTA region as a whole; and
WHEREAS GO Transit stations along an airport commuter corridor would act as growth nodes and provide opportunities
for employment generating urban development and stimulate the revitalization of brownfields in the inner city;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City of Toronto Council express its concern to GO Transit and the
Federal and Provincial Ministers of Transportation that the expansion program of GO Transit does not adequately address
the plans to construct stations like the one proposed at Black Creek and Eglinton, and the long-term development of the
rapid transit link to the Lester B. Pearson International Airport;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City of Toronto Council urge GO Transit to include the construction of
this station in its capital program immediately."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, subject to:
(1) adding to the first Operative paragraph the words "and links to the Toronto Transit Commission, such as that at
Dundas West subway station", so that such Operative Paragraph shall now read as follows:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City of Toronto Council express its concern to GO Transit and the
Federal and Provincial Ministers of Transportation that the expansion program of GO Transit does not adequately
address the plans to construct stations like the one proposed at Black Creek and Eglinton, and the long-term
development of the rapid transit link to the Lester B. Pearson International Airport and links to the Toronto Transit
Commission, such as that at Dundas West subway station;" and
(2) deleting from the second Operative Paragraph the words "this station" and inserting in lieu thereof the words
"these stations", so that such Operative Paragraph shall now read as follows:
"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City of Toronto Council urge GO Transit to include the construction of
these stations in its capital program immediately."
(z ) Moved by: Councillor Chong
Seconded by: Councillor King
"WHEREAS both Councillors Jakobek and Adams have submitted conflicting opinions to Council on whether or not the
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has properly carried out the instruction of Council not to release funding to the
Caribbean Cultural Committee until the conditions set by Council are met; and
WHEREAS Council is entitled to information pertaining to the release of funds to the Caribbean Cultural Committee,
particularly when there is conflicting opinions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now give consideration to this matter."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted, subject to adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraph:
"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLED THAT Council endorse the actions of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
taken, so far, with respect to the grant to the Caribbean Cultural Committee."
MOTION OF CONDOLENCE
(aa) Moved by: Councillor Layton and Councillor Chow
Seconded by: Mayor Lastman
"WHEREAS, Dan Leckie, who served with distinction as Toronto City Councillor and Toronto School Board Trustee,
passed away on May 29, 1998.
Serving as a Toronto School Trustee from 1972 to 1978, Dan chaired the Board of Education in 1977. He initiated
movement at the School Board to better serve Toronto's diverse communities with parent councils, heritage language
programmes, and English as a second language initiatives, including holding classes in downtown factories. He introduced
multi-culturalism and de-streaming to give children from low-income families a better chance, and he made vocational
schools co-ed.
In these years, Dan also began his long association with the Toronto Board of Health, bringing to fruition such
ground-breaking initiatives as the Health Advocacy Unit, the Healthy City Programme and Toronto's AIDS Defence Plan.
As senior policy staff to former Mayor John Sewell and Councillor Jack Layton for many years, Dan was known to many
City Hall staff for the respect which he always showed for their work, and by Councillors for his keen intellect and broad
innovative vision.
Dan returned to elected public service in 1994 as City Councillor for Ward 5. At the City, Dan provided true leadership in
developing many widely celebrated health and environmental initiatives, especially surrounding climate change and cancer
prevention.
Dan was the catalyst for numerous innovative programmes which continue to be emulated and celebrated today: the
Healthy City Programme, the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, the Food Policy Council, the Toronto Bay Initiative, the Better
Buildings Partnership, the Bring Back the Don Task Force. Dan chaired the Toronto City Cycling Committee and the
Gardiner-Lakeshore Task Force.
Dan was keenly motivated to work for environmental change worldwide. He pursued that task with enthusiasm in the last
months of his life through the International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives, where he was a policy expert on
the crisis of global climate change. He made presentations at the United Nations summit at Kyoto, Japan and traveled to the
Philippines and Britain to develop energy efficiency programmes and solar energy projects.
AND WHEREAS Councillor Leckie served his constituents with energy and commitment second to none; and was a
model of respectful and dignified collegiality throughout his public career;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Toronto City Council join with the many Torontonians in our many
communities as we extend sincere condolences to Dan's family, to his mother Helen, his beloved wife Niki, and his
children Patrick, Tina, Bram and Luke, his brothers Jim and Steve and his sisters Judy and June;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of the Members of City
Council, this expression of sincere sympathy to the members of the Leckie family;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council extend its regular lunch recess until the hour of 2:45 p.m. in order
to permit Members of Council to attend a special ceremony at Harbourfront today which has been organized by friends and
family to celebrate his life."
Disposition: The foregoing Motion was adopted unanimously.
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