CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENTS

Certified to be a true copy of amendments to:

Report No. 1 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,

Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee,

Report No. 1 of The Economic Development Committee,

Report No. 1 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee,

Report No. 1 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,

Report No. 2 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,

Report No. 1 of The Works and Utilities Committee,

Report No. 1 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,

Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,

Report No. 1 of The East York Community Council,

Report No. 1 of The Etobicoke Community Council,

Report No. 2 of The Etobicoke Community Council,

Report No. 1 of The North York Community Council,

Report No. 1 of The Scarborough Community Council,

Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council,

Report No. 2 of The Toronto Community Council,

Report No. 1 of The York Community Council,

Report No. 1 of The Audit Committee,

Report No. 1 of The Board of Health,

Report No. 1 of The Nominating Committee,

Report No. 1 of The Striking Committee, and

Report No. 1 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 onFebruary 2, 3 and 4,1999.

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE COMMUNITY AND

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Resolutions for the Upcoming FCM National Board of Directors Meeting or FCM Annual Conference".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the following FCM Draft Resolution be adopted:

Moved by:Councillor Layton

Seconded by:Councillor Feldman

'WHEREAS the federal government has announced that it will retain responsibility for program administration of 20,000 co-operative housing units in Ontario, while it proceeds with other housing devolution; and

WHEREAS the federal government has not yet announced that it will similarly retain responsibility for administration of the 44,500 non-profit housing units in Ontario, which, if they are devolved to Ontario, will be subsequently downloaded onto the municipal sector, thus adding to the administrative costs and financial risks faced by municipal governments; and

WHEREAS the federal government has not reached housing devolution agreements with British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and PEI; and

WHEREAS the ongoing federal involvement in housing programs that it currently funds and administers, with manageable debt, rent supplement agreements, and original capital grants for development, will not impede the proposed program reform of municipally funded social housing in Ontario, and is compatible with the new housing supply proposals emerging from the Big City Mayors' Caucus of the FCM; and

WHEREAS housing needs are rising, as shown by increasing hostel usage, growing affordability problems for tenants, rising rents in Toronto and other communities, and the fact that 1.1 million Canadian tenant households are in Core Housing Need; and

WHEREAS there is a federal responsibility to ensure the social well-being of Canadians, including adequate housing for low and moderate-income people; and

WHEREAS federal involvement has been central over the past 50 years in meeting the housing needs of low and moderate-income Canadians, and ongoing federal involvement has been urged by many parties including Toronto's Homelessness Action Task Force chaired by Ms. Anne Golden;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the FCM commend the federal government on its recent announcement not to devolve the administration of the unilaterally funded co-op program to Ontario;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the FCM urge the federal government not to devolve the administration of the non-profit housing programs it currently administers in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and PEI;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the FCM urge the federal government to use the housing programs it currently funds and administers, or similar programs that it chooses to create, to fund much-needed new affordable rental units in partnership with other governments and the private and non-profit sectors;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto send this motion to other municipalities in Ontario who will be paying for social housing, urging them to press the federal minister to retain administrative responsibility for unilaterally funded non-profits."

Clause No. 2-"Toronto Children's Charter".

The foregoing Clause was amended by striking out the recommendation of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"It is recommended that:

(1)City Council support, in principle, the statements contained in the 'Toronto Children's Charter', as set out in the communication dated December 3, 1998, from the City Clerk, subject to adding the following new statement as No. (10) and renumbering the original No. (10) accordingly:

'(10)All Toronto children have the right to be protected from physical, psychological and sexual abuse both in and out of the home';

(2)such statements, as amended, be incorporated into the City's Strategic Plan; and

(3)the 'Goals for the City of Toronto', as set out in the communication dated December3, 1998, from the City Clerk, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, for incorporation into both the Community and Neighbourhood Services Department's Business Plan, and a future report outlining the partnerships, timeframes, costs, and policies associated with the implementation of the aforementioned Toronto Children's Charter."

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Bill 79 - The Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998".

The foregoing Clause was amended by striking out the Operative Paragraph embodied in the recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

Moved by:Councillor Adams

Seconded by:Councillor King

"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council, as well as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), petition the Ontario government and the Ontario Legislature to amend the Current Value Assessment legislation to allow any municipality using either of the capping provisions such that the capping provisions apply only to the assessment-related changes in property taxes."

Clause No. 9-"Installation of Micro-Wave Dishes, Antennas and Monitoring Equipment on the City-Owned Water Tower at Leslie Street/Lake Shore Boulevard East (East Toronto - Ward 26)".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding to Condition No. (23) of the terms and conditions of the License Agreement with Clearnet PCS Inc., the words "and should such sublet or assignment be for value or consideration, the assignment or sublet will be subject to a separate agreement wherein the City of Toronto shares in the revenue from such assignment or sublet to the satisfaction of City Council", so that such condition shall now read as follows:

"(23)Clearnet shall not sublet or assign without the written consent from the City of Toronto, such consent may be arbitrarily withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Clearnet may, upon given notice to the City of Toronto, assign, sublet or license to a parent, subsidiary or affiliated corporation provided the purpose and use remain the same, and should such sublet or assignment be for value or consideration, the assignment or sublet will be subject to a separate agreement wherein the City of Toronto shares in the revenue from such assignment or sublet to the satisfaction of City Council;".

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre/MEDTT/Public and Private Sector Partnership".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding to Recommendation No. (3) of the Economic Development Committee, the words "and in the East York Civic Centre for the new media village", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(3)that ground floor space also be allocated in Scarborough and Etobicoke Civic Centres for small business services, and in the East York Civic Centre for the new media village."

Clause No. 6-"Film Permit Issuance".

Consideration of the foregoing Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

Clause No. 7-"Feasibility of Establishing a Telecommunications Authority and Related Matters Respecting Rights-Of-Way Access and Use".

The foregoing Clause was amended by:

(1)deleting from the recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, the number "three" and inserting in lieu thereof the number "five", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"The Economic Development Committee recommends the adoption of the report (January11, 1999) from the Chief Administrative Officer subject to amending Recommendation (3) to read:

'(3)the CAO be authorized, as previously recommended, to establish the inter-departmental Working Group given the Corporate-wide and strategic purpose of its tasks and that a Steering Committee to the Working Group consisting of five City Councillors be established and that the Striking Committee be requested to recommend Council representation having regard to the fact that Councillors Silva, Moscoe and Fotinos have indicated in interest in serving on this Steering Committee;'"; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Striking Committee be advised that Councillor Davis has also indicated an interest in serving on the Steering Committee."

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE EMERGENCY

AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 2-"Continuing Evolution of the Ambulance Act of Ontario and Identified Potential Financial Implications".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that a copy of this Clause be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario and the Provincial Minister of Health."

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Scarborough Group Home Zoning By-law No. 25225 and Appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Catholic Children's Aid Society, and the St.Leonard's Society of Metropolitan Toronto (All Wards)".

The foregoing Clause was amended by amending the action taken by the Urban Environment and Development Committee to read as follows:

"The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to review, as part of the Official Plan Review, the Group Home By-laws of all of the former area municipalities with the objective of achieving conformity within the City of Toronto, and submit a report thereon to Council, through the Urban Environment and Development Committee, within six months."

REPORT NO. 2 OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Clause No. 2-"Proposed Speed Limit Reduction on Sheppard Avenue EastBetween Bayview Avenue and Hawksbury Drive (Wards9and12 - North York Centre South and Seneca Heights)".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

'WHEREAS the construction of the Sheppard Subway has created traffic congestion at certain locations along Sheppard Avenue East; and

WHEREAS one of the most affected areas is the intersection of Sheppard Avenue East with Bayview Avenue, and, as a result, some traffic is diverted onto the adjacent roads and intersections, such as Hawksbury Drive and Bayview Mews Lane; and

WHEREAS speed reductions on Sheppard Avenue East, which are required toaccommodate subway-related lane changes and modifications between HawksburyDrive and Bayview Avenue could divert further traffic onto the adjacent local roads;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

(1)the westbound right turns, from Sheppard Avenue East to Hawksbury Drive, be restricted from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday; and

(2)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the General Manager, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services, be requested to submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, within six months, on whether there is a need to continue this prohibition."

Clause No. 5-"Minister's Zoning Order with Respect to Woodbine Racetrack Lands (Ward 5 - Rexdale Thistletown)".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1)City Council demand that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing rescind the Zoning Order enacted which permits the operation of slot machines at Woodbine Racetrack;

(2)the Mayor, the Chair of the Budget Committee, and Councillors Brown and Sinclair, be:

(a)authorized to approach the Provincial Government to express the City's dissatisfaction with the imposition of the Minister's Zoning Order without the City's consent; and

(b)seek from the Province of Ontario, a one-time compensation payment, in addition to the approximate $7 million in annual revenues, for such an unwarranted, unilateral and arbitrary action; and

(3)the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to impose the same restrictions on the hours of operation of the slot machines as those currently imposed on the hours of operation of the race track."

Clause No. 8-"Proposed Amendments to By-laws Concerning Snow Emergency Periods".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on the concept of seeking authority to deputize Toronto Transit Commission vehicle operators and/or inspectors during snow emergency situations, in order to allow them to act as temporary parking enforcement officers with the authority to ticket and tow vehicles which are blocking TTC vehicles."

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 2-"Liquor and Wine Container Deposit/Return By-law".

The foregoing was amended by:

(A)inserting in Recommendation No. (2) of the Works and Utilities Committee, the words "in 1998, and $1.0 million in 1999" after the words "$1.0 million", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(2)that the Minister of the Environment be requested to provide the City of Toronto with the $1.0 million in 1998, and $1.0 million in 1999 previously offered, in order to assist the City in its disposal of the continued flow of Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) bottles in the Blue Boxes;"; and

(B)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1)the City of Toronto reaffirm its support for deposit/return systems as the preferred mechanism for maximizing diversion and lowering municipal costs;

(2)the Province of Ontario be requested to supply to the City Clerk, all correspondence from 1996 to present related to waste diversion between the Corporations Supporting Recycling (and their member organizations) and the Province of Ontario (specifically the Office of the Premier, the Minister of the Environment, and Consumer and Commercial Relations); and should this information not be forthcoming by March1, 1999, the City Solicitor be directed to make a Freedom of Information Request in this regard;

(3)the City Clerk request the Minister of the Environment to appoint a Member of City Council who is a Member of the City's Works and Utilities Committee, in addition to any representation which may be provided by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), to sit on the Province's Waste Diversion Organization, in order to ensure that the interests of the City of Toronto are considered; and

(4)the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment be advised of Council's strong objection to:

(a)having the Corporations Supporting Recycling (CSR) provide executive, professional and administrative services to the Waste Diversion Organization (WDO); and

(b)the apparent back-sliding in funding for the WDO."

Clause No. 3-"Advertising on Litter Containers and Consolidation of Management of Litter Containers".

The foregoing was amended by:

(1)striking out the recommendation of the Works and Utilities Committee and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"It is recommended that:

(a)the report dated November 17, 1998, from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, be adopted;

(b)all pilot projects in existence in Community Council areas be permitted to continue until such time as the request for proposals (RFP) process has been completed;

(c)no bins be installed in any area in a Ward until a favourable staff report is recommended for adoption by City Council through the appropriate Community Council, after consultation with local residents and businesses;

(d)Council adopt a policy, and all interested parties in the proposed RFP process be advised, that no proposal will be accepted if the proponent has not been in full compliance with any previous contracts or pilot projects with the City of Toronto or its predecessor municipalities;

(e)appropriate protocols regarding permitted advertising be developed by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, and incorporated into the RFP;

(f)local residents, businesses and associations be consulted regarding approval of advertisements on litter containers and the placement of such containers on sidewalks; and

(g)notwithstanding any other recommendations in this Clause, a Business Improvement Area (BIA) pilot project using OMG Media Inc. litter containers, be permitted on the Danforth (by the Danforth by the Valley BIA and the Greektown on the Danforth BIA) for three years, commencing in 1999; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to submit a report to the Works and Utilities Committee for its meeting scheduled to be held on March24, 1999, on the terms of reference for this RFP, such terms of reference to include a provision whereby the City of Toronto is divided into geographical areas so that no one company will have a monopoly position in the City."

Clause No. 4-"Industrial Waste Surcharge Agreement - Pizza Pizza Limited".

The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred back to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services for further consideration and report thereon to the Works and Utilities Committee; and Council directed that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services also submit a copy of such report to the Economic Development Committee for comment thereon to the Works and Utilities Committee.

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE STRATEGIC POLICIES

AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"September 30, 1998, Operating Budget Variance Report and Surplus Analysis".

Consideration of the foregoing Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

REPORT NO. 2 OF THE STRATEGIC POLICIES

AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Office Space Consolidation - Concept Plan and Proposal for Phase2 Work".

The foregoing Clause was amended:

(1)in accordance with the following recommendations embodied in the confidential report dated February 2, 1999, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

"It is recommended that:

(1)Recommendation No. (4) of the report dated January 25, 1999, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services (as embodied in the Clause), be amended by deleting the words 'and 5151Yonge Street'; and

(2)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to report further on the future disposition of 5151 Yonge Street following consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, the Toronto Parking Authority and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.";

(2)to provide that a customer service strategy which includes the implementation of "One Stop Shopping" public service facilities in all former City Halls be established by the year 2000, and the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to submit a further report in this regard through the Office Consolidation Sub-Committee; and

(3)by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to:

(i)make every effort to minimize the amount of leased space required for the temporary relocation of staff displaced during the office consolidation process by utilizing office space under the ownership of the City of Toronto, or currently being leased by the City, and, if new leased space is required, the Office Consolidation Sub-Committee be so advised;

(ii)consult with the respective Ward Councillors, prior to the submission of a report to a Community Council or Standing Committee on any proposed sale of property in their Ward;

(iii)submit a report to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, through the Office Consolidation Sub-Committee, on the leasing of temporary office space, outlining the cost, location and number of square feet leased, prior to the signing of any lease; and

(iv)review, as part of the process of office space consolidation, multiple access points for citizens, such as facilitating the application for permits at libraries, and consult with affected stakeholders, such as the Library Board, in this regard; and

(b)the following motion be referred to the Commissioner of Corporate Services for a report thereon to the Office Consolidation Sub-Committee:

Moved by Councillor Moscoe:

'It is further recommended that any surplus space be offered to the City's Agencies, Boards and Commissions, in order to permit them to reduce their leased space.' "

Clause No. 2-"North York Performing Arts Centre (Ford Centre) - 1999 - 2000 Concert Series".

Council adopted the following recommendations:

"It is recommended that:

(1)the recommendations of the Budget Committee embodied in the communication dated February 4, 1999, from the City Clerk, be adopted, viz.:

'The Budget Committee recommends to City Council that the report dated February3, 1999, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be adopted, subject to adding thereto additional Recommendations Nos. (5) and (6), so that the recommendations embodied in such report shall now read as follows:

"It is recommended that:

(1)the revised maximum net requests for $351,800.00 in 1999 and $1.396 million for 2000 be adopted and that the 1999/2000 concert series be approved;

(2)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism review the operations of the two galleries (Art Gallery of North York and the St. Lawrence Market Gallery) and the details of their amalgamation/operating structure be subject to a further report as soon as possible;

(3)the combined 1999 Operating Budgets of both galleries be reduced by a total amount of $236,000.00;

(4)a report on the results of the Request for Proposal process for a private sector operator and recommended operating structure for the Centre be provided to Council by June 1999;

(5)a full staff review be undertaken and a report be provided to the Policy and Finance Committee in October, 1999, on the status of the 2000-2001 Concert Series; and

(6)upon City Council approval of the additional funding for theNorth York Performing Arts Centre Corporation (FordCentre):

"that prior to funds being expended by the North York Performing Arts Corporation, the North York Performing Arts Centre Emergency Committee be satisfied that the said funds are being spent in accordance with the approved budget".';

(2)in the event that the NYPACC Emergency Committee is not satisfied that the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation is spending said funds in accordance with its approved budget, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer shall, upon the direction of the NYPACC Emergency Committee, not approve the release of any further monies from the approved budget;

(3)the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Manager of the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation (NYPACC) be requested to report to the Budget Committee, through the NYPACC Emergency Committee:

(a)on a monthly basis, providing an update on the operating and administration status of the Ford Centre, on a monthly basis; and

(b)on any other matter relating to NYPACC as may be determined by the Emergency Committee;

(4)the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to make every effort to integrate the two staff members who where displaced through the closure of the Art Gallery, into the City of Toronto workforce; and

(5)Ms. Elizabeth Bradley and the staff from the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts be thanked for their outstanding volunteer efforts in this regard."

Clause No. 3-"Proposed 1999 Operating Budget Process and Schedule".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1)the report dated February 1, 1999, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, embodying the following recommendation, be adopted, subject to the meeting of the Corporate Services Committee scheduled to be held on Monday, April 26, 1999, at 9:30 a.m., being rescheduled to Monday, April 19, 1999, at 2:00 p.m., in order to accommodate the Special Meeting of City Council to consider the 1999 Operating Budget:

'It is recommended that the proposed amended 1999 Operating Budget Process and Schedule, as detailed in Appendix A, be approved.'; and

(2)the following motion be referred to the Budget Committee with a request that the Committee attempt to adhere to the requests outlined therein:

Moved by Councillor Mihevc:

'It is recommended that:

(a)the Budget Committee and City staff working on the budget, be requested:

(i)to distribute the agendas for currently scheduled meetings of the Budget Committee, five business days in advance, in accordance with the normal practice for the distribution of Standing Committee agendas;

(ii)when calling meetings of the Budget Committee which are in addition to those meetings currently scheduled, to provide 48hours notice of such meeting, with the notice period starting at the time of the distribution of the agenda; and

(iii)to circulate any additional agenda items to all Members of Council 48hours in advance of meetings: and

(b)the Budget Committee not consider reports which are "walked-in" or have not been distributed 48 hours in advance of any meeting.' "

Clause No. 4-"Official Flag for the City of Toronto".

The foregoing Clause was amended by striking out Recommendation No. (1) of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(1)that Council endorse an open competition among professional designers of the City of Toronto and invite the submission of designs for the new official flag of the City of Toronto by May 1, 1999, to the City Clerk's Protocol Office; and that Protocol and Communications staff be requested to:

(a)review the submissions and forward them to the Chairs of the Community Councils for further review and recommendation of several design options to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, using a process similar to that used for the selection of the City logo and Coat of Arms; and the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee be requested to develop a short-list of design options and submit recommendations thereon to Council for its meeting to be held on June 9, 1999; and

(b)implement a method whereby the school children of Toronto can be included in the final selection of the flag design;".

Clause No. 7-"Sponsorship Agreement with Molson Breweries to Launch 'Toronto's Own Beer' ".

The foregoing Clause was amended:

(1)to provide that the agreement with Molson Breweries:

(i)include a termination clause (i.e., with 90 or 120 days notice); and

(ii)stipulate that Molson Breweries undertake not to utilize water parks or other facilities funded through this contract for any promotional purposes;

(2)by inserting the words "except when the event is sponsored by another brewery", after the words "beverages are available" in the fifth paragraph under the section entitled "Comments", of the report dated January 25, 1999, from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, so that such paragraph shall now read as follows:

"In exchange for receiving the promotional fee from Molson's, the agreement will require the City to participate in the marketing, advertising and promotion of 'Toronto's Own Beer'. The agreement will require the City to make 'Toronto's Own Beer' available at all City functions where alcoholic beverages are available, except when the event is sponsored by another brewery. However, it will not require the City to promote the product at such functions, nor will it restrict the City's ability to make other products available, including products from other breweries. Also, the agreement will not restrict the City from promoting Molson's or any other competitor brewery in other types of economic development ventures or as good corporate citizens."; and

(3)by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1)the report dated February 4, 1999, from the City Solicitor, embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:

'That appropriate officials be authorized to enter into an agreement with Molson Breweries for the promotion of "Toronto's Own Beer" containing the terms set out in this report and otherwise in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.'; and

(2)City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission that it is aware of the Molson Breweries Quality Booth Tasting Area at Mel Lastman Square, to be held on February 12, 1999, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m., February 13, 1999, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and February 14, 1999, from 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and that the City has no objections to it taking place."

Clause No. 19-"Year 2000 Business Continuity Plan Status Report for December,1998".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to:

(1)develop a public communication strategy that outlines:

(a)the current status of the City of Toronto's progress with respect to its Year2000 compliance; and

(b)the preparations, if any, that the citizens of the City of Toronto may need to make for the Year 2000; and

(2)include the development of this communication strategy in the report to be submitted to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on the Year 2000."

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 11-"Stopping Prohibitions - Woodward Avenue - North York Humber".

The foregoing Clause was amended by deleting from the recommendation embodied in the report dated January 4, 1999, from the Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services, the words "Schedule IX" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Schedules VIII and IX", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"That Schedules VIII and IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit stopping at any time on the north side of Woodward Avenue, from UphillAvenue to the easterly limit of Woodward Avenue."

Clause No. 23-"City of Toronto 1999-2003 - Capital Works Program".

The foregoing Clause was struck out and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration with the 1999-2003 Capital Budget.

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 12-"Upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, Ontario Hydro and Norstar Development Corporation, Corridor Lands South of Highway401, Scarborough Wexford and Scarborough City Centre".

The foregoing Clause was amended by:

(1)striking out and referring Recommendation No.(10) of the Scarborough Community Council to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration and report thereon to the Budget Committee, for subsequent submission to Council, viz.:

"(10)authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of priority 2 and 3 lands, identified in the report from XCG Consultants Ltd., between west of Warden Avenue and south of Highway 401."; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee, for subsequent submission to the Budget Committee, on the potential cost of the acquisition of priority 1, 2 and 3 lands; and

(b)the following motion be referred to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration:

Moved by Councillor Shiner:

'That the Clause be amended by adding to Recommendation No. (10) of the Scarborough Community Council, the words "provided that the purchase be subject to funds being available from the former Scarborough Parks Reserve and approval from City Council", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(10)authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of priority 2 and 3 lands, identified in the report from XCG Consultants Ltd., between west of Warden Avenue and south of Highway 401, provided that the purchase be subject to funds being available from the former Scarborough Parks Reserve and approval from City Council." ' "

Clause No. 14-"Upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, Yellow Moon Homes, Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to submit a report to the next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee on a method by which the City can acquire land in such a way that a third-party outside agent can be used to contact the owners of the land in which the City is interested."

City Council at its in-camera meeting held on February 2, 1999, also issued confidential instructions to staff, such instructions to remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 1-"Hearing - Closing of the Portion of Eastern Avenue - Linking Queen Street East and the Eastern Avenue/Kingston Road Extension and the Public Lane- 1641 Queen Street East (East)".

Consideration of the foregoing Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

REPORT NO. 2 OF THE TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 18-"Tree Removal - 20A Thornwood Road (Midtown)".

The foregoing Clause was amended by striking out Recommendation No. (2) of the Toronto Community Council and inserting in lieu thereof, as a condition of removal of the willow tree, the following:

"(2)making a contribution of $1,500.00 to the City's Urban Forestry Program for the planting of shade trees on the municipal right-of-way in the neighbourhood."

Clause No. 33-"Implementation of Enhanced Parking/Standing Regulations-Bremner Boulevard, from York Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West (Downtown)".

The foregoing Clause was amended by striking out Recommendations Nos. (1) to (6) embodied inthereport dated January 6, 1999, from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, Works andEmergency Services, and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Recommendations Nos.(1)to (7):

"(1)That the parking prohibition at anytime on both sides of Bremner Boulevard from Lake Shore Boulevard West to York Street, be rescinded;

(2)that standing be prohibited at anytime:

(a)on the south and west sides of Bremner Boulevard from York Street to LakeShore Boulevard West;

(b)on the north side of Bremner Boulevard from York Street to a point 44.0metres east and from a point 69.0metres east of York Street to the east end of the east-west leg;

(c)on the east side of Bremner Boulevard from the north end of the north-south leg to a point 20.0 metres south; and

(d)on the east side of Bremner Boulevard from a point 50.0 metres south of the north end of the north-south leg to Lake Shore Boulevard West;

(3)that standing be prohibited from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. daily, on the east side of Bremner Boulevard from a point 20.0 metres south of the north end of the north-south leg to a point 30.0 metres further south;

(4)that a Taxicab Stand (4 vehicles), operating between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 1:00a.m. daily, be identified on the north side of Bremner Boulevard from a point 44.0metres east of York Street to a point 25.0 metres further east;

(5)that parking be allowed for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. daily, on the east side of Bremner Boulevard from a point 20.0 metres south of the north end of the north-south leg to a point 30.0 metres further south;

(6)that standing be prohibited from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, on the north side of Bremner Boulevard from a point 44.0 metres east of York Street to a point 25.0metres further east; and

(7)that the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required."

Clause No. 35-"Proposed Settlement - Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Subdivision Appeals - 2230, 2324 and 2336 Gerrard Street East (East of Main) (East Toronto)".

Council adopted the following recommendation:

"It is recommended that the following Motion be adopted, subject to deleting therefrom Recommendation No.(11), viz.:

'(11)that the City ensure that satisfactory water service to homes south of Gerrard Street East is not diminished, as required under the existing By-laws;',

so that such Motion shall now read as follows:

Moved by:Councillor Bussin

Seconded by:Councillor Jakobek

"WHEREAS Toronto Community Council at its meeting held on January 20, and 21, 1999, submitted without recommendation the report of the City Solicitor (January 19, 1999) contained in Clause No.35 of Report No. 2 of The Toronto Community Council, dealing with a proposed settlement in the matter of the subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law appeals for the East of Main Lands; and

WHEREAS since that time ongoing discussions with the Owner of the lands have resulted in further enhancements to the settlement as described in the above referenced report;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

(A)Council endorse the proposed settlement of the outstanding Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Subdivision appeals on the basis set out below:

(1)a financial contribution to Toronto Catholic District School Board in the amount of $10,000.00;

(2)a financial contribution in the year 1999 for local community service facilities in the amount of $100,000.00;

(3)a revised total of $100,000.00 for parkland improvements within the East of Main lands to include sodding for the proposed parkland and for other park improvements;

(4)that the approximately 2 acre extension to the East Toronto Playing Field be conveyed to the City and improved by no later than November 1, 2000;

(5)that the community park be transferred and completed prior to occupancy of any units located east of Street F;

(6)Parkland dedication of approximately 4.5 acres by the Owner, to which CLCwill add 1.5 acres for total park dedication of over 6.1 acres;

(7)payment by Owner of a $710,500.00 levy to the Toronto District Board of Education at the rate of $2,450.00 per unit to a maximum of $710,500.00;

(8)revised urban design guidelines to reflect the new plan and to achieve public design objectives with respect to the townhouse block;

(9)offsite roadway improvements on Gerrard Street East to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and

(10)acquisition by the City for nominal consideration of the two storey pavilion building in the Community Park upon termination of 50 year ground lease; and

(B)Recommendation No. (2) contained in the aforementioned report dated January19, 1999, from the City Solicitor, be adopted, viz.:

'(2)that the City Solicitor, with the assistance of relevant City officials, be authorized to take any action necessary including attendance at the Ontario Municipal Board to give effect to this settlement as described hereinbelow, including preparation and the execution by the City's signing officers of Minutes of Settlement, and necessary Section 37 and Subdivision Agreements in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.' "

Clause No. 39-"Other Items Considered by the Community Council".

The foregoing Clause was received as information, subject to striking out and referring Item (b), entitled "8 South Kingsway - Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of TheFormer City of Toronto Municipal Code (High Park)", back to the Toronto Community Council for further consideration.

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 4-"(i) Retention of Existing Turn Restrictions; and (ii)Reinstatement of Parking Meters in the Cedarvale Area, Ward 28, YorkEglinton".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1)the parking regulations on Eglinton Avenue West between Flanders Road and Bathurst Street be reverted back to the regulations which were in place prior to start of the construction related to the Eglinton Subway; and

(2)the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly."

Clause No. 6-"Other Items Considered by the Community Council".

The foregoing Clause was received as information, subject to adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that, notwithstanding subsection 128(5) of the Council Procedural By-law, the following resolution embodied in Item (n), entitled '2446-2448 Bloor Street West, "The Fan" and "Billy Bob's", Application for Extension of Liquor Licence to Include an Outdoor Patio Area', be adopted by City Council:

'WHEREAS the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario will be considering an application for a liquor licence from an establishment located at 2446-2448 Bloor Street West, known as "The Fan" and "Billy Bob's", to serve 26 additional customers; and

WHEREAS this establishment currently has a capacity of approximately 730customers, well above the approximate maximum of 100 customers for other licensed establishments in the neighbourhood; and

WHEREAS some local residents do not support any further expansions to this establishment, such as a sidewalk cafe that would narrow the walkway along Bloor Street West; and

WHEREAS subsection 6(2)(h) of the Liquor Licence Act provides than an applicant is entitled to be issued a licence to sell liquor except if the licence is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality in which the premises are located; and

WHEREAS section 7.1 of Regulation 710 under the Liquor Licence Act states that, in the absence of receiving submissions to the contrary, the Board shall consider a Resolution of the Council of the municipality, in which are located the premises for which a person makes an application to sell liquor or holds a licence to sell liquor, as proof of the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality for the purposes of clause 6(2)(h) of the Act; and

WHEREAS the date for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario hearing is scheduled prior to City Council considering this matter on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

(1)the York Community Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence with respect to "The Fan" and "Billy Bob's", 2446-2448 Bloor Street West, is not in the public interest, having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality; and

(2)the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the hearing to seek an adjournment on this matter, if the hearing occurs prior to the City Council meeting on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.' "

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH

Clause No. 1-"By-law Respecting Animals".

The foregoing Clause was amended by:

(1)amending the draft By-law Respecting Animals appended to the report dated January4, 1999, from the City Solicitor, by:

(a)deleting from Part I, headed "Interpretation", the definition of "at-large" and inserting in lieu thereof the following new definition:

" 'at-large' means being found on any other property than that of the owner of the animal, and not under the control of the owner, except where the owner of the property permits the animal to be on his or her property;";

(b)deleting from Part V, headed "Cats", all of Section 19 and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Section 19:

"19.The Medical Officer of Health may take possession of and impound any cat found at-large where,

(a)in the opinion of the Medical Officer of Health and the owner of the property the cat is deemed to be causing damage or creating a nuisance; or

(b)in the opinion of the Medical Officer of Health, the cat is in distress, injured and/or unidentifiable.";

(c)adding to Schedule A, entitled "Prohibited Animals", the following:

"Proboscidae (elephants)";

(d)deleting from Schedule B the words "CNE Grounds" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Exhibition Place", to reflect the proper legal description of those lands; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)the question of the prohibition of usual domesticated farm animals on lands not zoned 'Agricultural', be referred to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, with a request that she, in consultation with the City Solicitor, submit a report to the Board of Health on the effect of subsection (3)(11) under Part II, headed 'Prohibited Animals', on the City's existing farms, and whether or not there should be a grandfathering clause for lands, regardless of their current zoning, that have historically been, and are currently being, used as active farms;

(b)the Medical Officer of Health be:

(i)given the discretion to waive the adoption fee for seniors if, after the required interview of a prospective pet owner, it is determined that it would be in the best interest of the prospective owner and the animal to allow the adoption;

(ii)encouraged to pursue remedies available under the Dog Owners Liability Act in cases where an attack or bite causes considerable harm to people or other animals;

(iii)requested to conduct a public education campaign on responsible pet ownership, including the recourse available under the Dog Owners Liability Act;

(iv)requested to submit a report to the Budget Committee, in time for City Council's consideration of the 1999 Operating Budget, on anticipated revenues and expenditures resulting from the By-law Respecting Animals;

(v)requested to submit a report to Council, through the Board of Health on:

(1)a process mechanism for increasing adoption rates of animals at all animal shelters; and

(2)the involvement of the private sector in the registration of animals; and

(c)the City Solicitor be requested to include a clause in the By-law that would provide an exemption for persons who:

(i)on the date of the passage of the by-law, were lawfully keeping animals listed in Schedule A, headed "Prohibited Animals", until such time as the animal has died or is otherwise disposed of; and

(ii)have registered the animals referred to in above in Part (c)(i), with the Medical Officer of Health by September 1, 1999;

(d)the issue of feral cats be referred to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for the development of appropriate by-laws, policies, and programs;

(e)the following motion be referred to the City Solicitor for a report thereon to the Board of Health, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health:

'WHEREAS the animal control by-law prohibits large numbers of animals from being owned by one owner, whether they be dedicated amateurs and hobbyists who are contributing to the notion of these animals and their biology;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto adopt a permit system to allow the ownership of animals that would otherwise be prohibited subject to the payment of a permit fee sufficient to cover the costs of such a program, and verification by a qualified veterinarian licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario, that the individual applicant has the knowledge, resources and facilities to maintain such animals at no risk to the general public.'; and

(f)the following motions be referred to the Medical Officer of Health and the City Solicitor for consideration:

Moved by Councillor Brown:

'That the Clause be amended to provide that:

(1)the fees set out in Section 10 of Schedule C, and in Section 18 of Schedule D, come into effect on July 1, 1999, for any and all new registrations, or in the case of previously registered cats and dogs, on the expiry date of any existing licence and/or registration; and

(2)any licence or tag issued to any owner for a specific dog or cat cannot be transferred to another dog or cat.'; and

Moved by Councillor Mammoliti:

'It is further recommended that the North York Poop Patrol Program be reinstated and extended throughout the City of Toronto.' "

Clause No. 2-"Meeting Provincial Standards Across the City for Selected Public Health Programs and Services".

The foregoing Clause, together with the following motion, was struck out and referred to the Budget Committee for further consideration:

Moved by Councillor King:

"It is further recommended that the Medical Officer of Health, the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, and the Chair of the Board of Health, be requested to meet with the Chief Medical Officer of Health to:

(1)review the new provincial standards for mandated public health programs, in particular Toronto's interpretation of the guidelines, to determine if the City's Department of Public Health will be meeting or exceeding the expectations of the Ministry of Health; and

(2)discuss funding issues;

and submit a joint report thereon to the next meeting of the Board of Health."

Clause No. 3-"Review of the Recommendations of the Report of the Task Force on Health and Work for the City of Toronto".

The foregoing Clause was amended by:

(1)deleting the words "work with" in Recommendation No. (2) of the Board of Health, and inserting in lieu thereof the words "assist as required", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(2)the Board of Health request City Council to receive the Report and undertake a full review of and report on how the City of Toronto can implement key recommendations, in particular Recommendation No. (17); and further that Health Unit staff assist as required Human Resources to put together terms of reference for the review, the terms of reference to be based on the City of Toronto response outlined in this report;";

(2)deleting the words "on how the City might implement" from the preamble of Recommendation No. (4) of the Board of Health, and inserting in lieu thereof the words "on the implications of the new City implementing", so that such preamble shall now read as follows:

"(4)the Board of Health request that the Human Resources Division, in consultation with appropriate Health Unit staff, the City's bargaining units and any appropriate outside experts and organizations, prepare a comprehensive report on the implications of the new City implementing a four-day work week, and other shorter work time ideas, such report to include but not be limited to:"; and

(3)inserting the words "on the workplan to examine the above" after the words "submit a report", in Recommendation No. (6) of the Board of Health, so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(6)the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Medical Officer of Health be requested to submit a report on the workplan to examine the above, to both the Board of Health and the Corporate Services Committee in May 1999."

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE STRIKING COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Appointment of Members of Council to Various Boards and Committees".

The foregoing Clause was amended by:

(1)deleting from Recommendation No.(3)(ii) of the Striking Committee the name "Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski", and inserting in lieu thereof the name "Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(ii)Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong be appointed to the said Board of Directors to replace one of the above Councillors for a term of office expiring on November30, 2000, and/or until his successor is appointed;";

(2)amending Recommendation No. (7)(ii) of the Striking Committee in accordance with the Operative Paragraph embodied in Notice of Motion J(12), subject to amending such Operative Paragraph by deleting the word "one" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "three", and adding thereto the names "Councillors Korwin-Kuczynski and Shiner", so that such Operative Paragraph shall now read as follows:

"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council increase the membership of the Olympic Task Force by three and adjust the requirement that the majority of Members on the Task Force shall be from the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, in order that Councillors Korwin-Kuczynski, Shiner and Silva may also be appointed in accordance with Recommendation No. (7)(ii) embodied in the aforementioned Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Striking Committee.";

(3)striking out and referring Recommendation No. (9) of the Striking Committee back to the Striking Committee for further consideration, viz.:

"(9)Toronto Housing Company Inc., Board of Directors:

The Striking Committee recommends that the following Members of Council be appointed to the Toronto Housing Company Inc., Board of Directors:

M. Feldman

N. Kelly

G. Lindsay Luby

for a term of office expiring on November 30, 2000;"; and

(3)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)Councillor George Mammoliti be appointed to the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto, Board of Directors, for a term of office expiring on November 30, 2000, and/or until his successor is appointed; and

(b)the following motion be referred to the Economic Development Committee for further consideration, with a request that Councillor Sinclair be advised when this matter is before the Committee:

Moved by Councillor Sinclair:

'It is further recommended that City Council request the Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to increase the membership of the City of Toronto:

(1)on the Consultative Committee to three representatives, and that two of those representative be citizens of the City; and

(2)on the Noise Management Committee to three representatives, and that two of those representative be citizens of the City.'"

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW

THE FINAL REPORT OF THE TORONTO TRANSITION TEAM

Clause No. 1-"Revisions to the Council-Committee Structure".

The foregoing Clause was amended:

(1)by amending the recommendations of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Transition Team to provide that:

(a)Recommendation No. (4) embodied in the report dated November 26, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, be referred to the Mayor and Chair of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, with a request that they submit a report thereon to the next meeting of City Council scheduled to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, viz.:

"(4)the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer report further on the concept of a time-limited Budget Advisory Committee as described in the section of this report, entitled 'A Mechanism to Set Council Priorities and Achieve Financial Control';";

(b)Recommendations Nos. (5), (7) and (16) embodied in the report dated November 26, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, be adopted, viz.:

"(5)the proposed Policy and Finance Committee be chaired by the Mayor;

(7)appointments to Standing Committees and Community Councils continue to be made for each half-term of Council and, with the exception of the Mayor, no Member of Council Chair the same Standing Committee or Community Council in consecutive half-terms of the same Council;

(16)the Mayor may assign to the Deputy Mayor the role of manager of the Council meeting Agenda, as described in the section of this report entitled 'A Mechanism to Manage Council's Agenda', and the City Clerk and City Solicitor be requested to report further on how this recommendation can be implemented;"; and

(c)Recommendation No. (11) embodied in the report dated November 26, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, be adopted, subject to deleting the words "Appointments Committee", and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Striking Committee", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(11)the Mayor recommend the membership of the Striking Committee to Council, and the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, if so assigned by the Mayor, serve as the Chair of the Striking Committee;";

(2)by amending the report dated November 26, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer by:

(a)amending Recommendation No. (1) to provide that the following additional principle be added to the section of the report entitled "Guiding Principles":

"The Council-Committee structure should continue to be flexible and responsive to changing needs in the communities.";

(b)adding to the end of Recommendation No. (2) the words "with such Policy and Finance Committee having status equal to the other Standing Committees, and being responsible for co-ordinating the Strategic Plan, in consultation with the other Standing Committees, which will have primary responsibility for developing their respective elements of the Strategic Plan", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(2)effective June 1, 1999, a Policy and Finance Committee, as illustrated in figure 5 in the section of this report entitled 'A Mechanism to Set Council Priorities and Achieve Financial Control', be established to replace the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee and the Budget Committee, with such Policy and Finance Committee having status equal to the other Standing Committees, and being responsible for co-ordinating the Strategic Plan, in consultation with the other Standing Committees, which will have primary responsibility for developing their respective elements of the Strategic Plan;";

(c)amending Recommendation No. (8):

(i)by deleting the proposed "Appointments Committee", and retaining in lieu thereof separate Striking and Nominating Committees; and

(ii)to provide that the names of the proposed Standing Committees now be as follows:

-the "Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee" be the "Community Services Committee";

-the "Corporate Administration Committee" be the "Administration Committee";

-the "Economic Development Committee" be the "Economic Development and Parks Committee";

-the "Urban Environment and Development Committee" be the "Planning and Transportation Committee"; and

-the "Works and Environment Committee" be the "Works Committee"; and

(d)striking out Recommendation No. (10) and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Recommendation No. (10):

"(10)(a)the Policy and Finance Committee shall be composed of eleven (11) Members of Council, as follows:

-the Mayor;

-the Deputy Mayor;

-one Member of each of the following Standing Committees, who is not the Chair of that Committee:

-Administration Committee;

-Community Services Committee;

-Economic Development and Parks Committee;

-Planning and Transportation Committee; and

-Works Committee; and

-four (4) Members of Council who are not Members of any other Standing Committee of Council or of the Audit Committee;

(b)a member of the Policy and Finance Committee shall chair the Budget Advisory Committee;

(c)in addition to the Mayor who shall continue to be an ex-officio member of all Committees of Council, the Community Services Committee and the Planning and Transportation Committee shall each be composed of eleven (11) Members of Council, and the Administration Committee, the Economic Development and Parks Committee and the Works Committee shall each be composed of ten(10) Members of Council; and

(d)with the exception of the Mayor, who is an ex-officio member of all Committees of Council, and a single member of each Standing Committee, as defined in Part (a) of this recommendation, no Member of Council shall be a member of more than one of the six policy/issue-based Standing Committees (not including the Striking, Nominating and Audit Committees) described in figure 6 of this report, as amended;";

(3)to provide that the Members of the Striking Committee may submit their names for appointment to the following Boards, but such Members may only serve on one Board at a time:

-the Police Services Board;

-the Board of Directors of The Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts; and

-the Greater Toronto Services Board; and

(4)by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)the report dated February 1, 1999, from the City Clerk, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that:

(1)the Council agenda management remain the responsibility of the Mayor, as co-ordinated by the City Clerk through the Mayor's agenda briefing, and may be assigned by the Mayor to the Deputy Mayor;

(2)Standing Committees and Community Councils be requested to indicate in their reports if a specific item requires priority or time-specific consideration by City Council;

(3)Council Members be requested to submit to the City Clerk two business days before the Council meeting their requests, in writing and with the reason for the request, for special time slots for items being considered by Council;

(4)the City Clerk be authorized to submit to Council, through the Mayor's agenda briefing, a consolidated list of key items which should receive priority consideration at Council, together with any special time slots that may be required for specific items, and that Council follow this list as the order of business for the meeting unless decided otherwise by Council; and

(5)the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare and introduce the necessary bill into Council to give effect to these recommendations.'; and

(b)the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to review the workloads of the proposed Standing Committees, and submit a report to Council, through the appropriate Committee, on any changes in reporting procedures which would ensure a more balanced workload among the Committees."

Clause No. 2-"Council Legislative Process Review - Deputations at Committee Meetings".

The foregoing Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1)the joint report dated December 15, 1998, from the City Clerk and the City Solicitor be adopted, subject to:

(a)striking out Recommendation No. (1)(d), and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Recommendation No. (1)(d):

'(d)Non-Committee Members who wish to address the Committee are then permitted to speak first;';

(b)inserting the words 'and Non-Committee' after the words 'by Committee' in Recommendation No. (1)(f), and deleting therefrom the word 'only', so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

'(f)subject matter is considered and debated by Committee and Non-Committee Members;';

(c)striking out Recommendation No. (1)(g), viz.:

'(g)once debate has commenced, Non-Committee Members may only question Committee Members with the permission of the Committee through the Committee Chair;'; and

(d)striking out Recommendation No. (2), viz.:

'(2)the Procedural By-law be amended to provide that seating in Committee meetings shall be determined by lottery and shall ensure that the public can clearly distinguish Committee Members from Non-Committee Members in attendance;';

and renumbering the remaining recommendations accordingly, so that such recommendations shall now read as follows:

'It is recommended that:

(1)the Procedural By-law be amended to incorporate the following procedure for hearing deputations from the public and from Councillors at Standing Committee meetings who are not members of the Committee:

(a)introduction of the subject matter by the Committee Chair;

(b)deputant(s) appear before Committee on the subject matter;

(c)Committee Members and Non-Committee Members may ask questions of deputant(s) through the Committee Chair;

(d)Non-Committee Members who wish to address the Committee are then permitted to speak first;

(e)following deputations, Committee and Non-Committee Members may ask questions of staff;

(f)subject matter is considered and debated by Committee and Non-Committee Members; and

(g)Committee makes a decision; and

(2)the appropriate officials be authorized to take any action necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council.'; and

(2)the City Clerk be requested to:

(a)evaluate these amendments to the Council Procedural By-law and report thereon, in October, 1999, to the appropriate Committee of Council; and

(2)consult with the Chair of each Standing Committee and present a proposed seating plan to the next meeting of each Standing Committee for approval."

Clause No. 3-"Creation of No-Smoking Area, Glass House, City Hall (Ward24)".

The foregoing Clause was amended by:

(1)striking out the recommendation of the Sub-Committee on the Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"It is recommended that Council declare the Official Garage as a smoke-free area as of March 1, 1999, and that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to post no-smoking notices accordingly."; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to enforce the existing workplace Smoking By-law and policy for Toronto City Hall;

(b)City Council deem the Official Parking Garage to be an enclosed space in order that such space can be included under the provisions of the smoking by-law;

(c)the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare an amending by-law which re-defines 'workplace' to include the taxi tunnel, the Official Parking Garage, the Glass House and the main Employee Parking Garage; and

(d)the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to install additional ashtrays around the perimeter of City Hall."

ENQUIRIES AND ANSWERS

(1)Consideration of the Enquiry dated November 20, 1998, from Councillor Kinahan, regarding the renovations at City Hall, together with the Answers thereto dated December 4, 1998 and February 1, 1999, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999; and

(2)The Enquiry dated January 21, 1999, from Councillor Lindsay Luby, regarding the City's traffic management plan for the area affected by events taking place at the SkyDome and the Air Canada Centre, together with the Answer thereto dated January 29, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, were referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for further consideration.

NOTICE OF MOTION APPEARING UNDER ITEM F

Moved by:Councillor Sgro

Seconded by:Councillor Ootes

"WHEREAS the Chief Administrative Officer presented to City Council at its meeting held on November 25, 1998, the 1999 Preliminary Operating Budget Outlook; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto is facing serious budget pressures for 1999; and

WHEREAS there have been several resolutions from Standing Committees regarding a pre-commitment to expenditures which could significantly impact the 1999 Operating Budget;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT any recommendations from Standing Committees or Community Councils regarding a commitment to expenditures in the 1999 Operating Budget which varies from existing service levels be referred to the Budget Committee and Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee for review and comment prior to consideration by Council."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for report thereon to Council, through the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee.

NOTICE OF MOTION APPEARING UNDER ITEM I

Moved byMayor Lastman

Seconded by:Councillor Disero

"WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Environment is offering Ontario municipalities $4.0million in Blue Box program funding for liquor and wine containers in each of 1998 and 1999; and potential funding up to 50 percent of the Blue Box program by the year 2000; and

WHEREAS the City's cost of recycling and disposing of empty liquor and wine bottles is at least $1.0 million per year; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto should be eligible for its fair share - $1.0 million of the funding in each of 1998 and 1999; and

WHEREAS the City has adopted a by-law requiring liquor and wine stores to implement a deposit/return system effective January 1, 1999; and

WHEREAS the Minister of the Environment has indicated that the City will not be eligible for the Blue Box funding if it proceeds with the deposit/return by-law;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 6 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed 'Banning of Wine and Spirit Containers from the Blue Box Program and Landfill Sites', which was adopted, as amended, by City Council at its meeting held on July8, 9 and 10, 1998, be re-opened for further consideration;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 448-1998 be repealed effective December 31, 1998, subject to receipt of confirmation from the Minister of the Environment, prior to the date of repeal, of agreement to provide the City of Toronto with funds in the amount of $1.0 million in each of the 1998 and 1999 calendar years;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT re-enactment of By-law No.448-1998 be considered in one year's time, subject to a staff report on the successful negotiations with the Ministry of the Environment, such negotiations to include:

(1)the examination of the requirement that the industry's 50 percent voluntary contribution for product stewardship become mandatory;

(2)discussions on providing substantial assistance for City of Toronto diversion projects, including the processing of organics and household hazardous waste; and

(3)an increase of municipal representation on the proposed Waste Diversion Organization."

Disposition:Council re-opened consideration of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 6 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed "Banning of Wine and Spirit Containers from the Blue Box Program and Landfill Sites", and considered the balance of the foregoing Motion with Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed "Liquor and Wine Container Deposit/Return By-law".

NOTICES OF MOTIONS APPEARING UNDER ITEM J

(1)Moved by:Councillor O'Brien

Seconded by:Councillor Ootes

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 17 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed 'Separation Program - Executive, Management and Excluded Staff', and, in so doing, approved various recommendations and amendments with respect to the Separation Program for executive, management and excluded staff, including an implementation date for the revised Separation Program of March 1, 1999, and an extension to March 31, 1999, for the Separation Program elements available to eligible employees of the former City of Toronto under the COTAPSAI Memorandum of Understanding; and

WHEREAS the foregoing recommendations result in two implementation dates for the revised Separation Program; and

WHEREAS it is intended that the revised Separation Program be applied to all eligible employees at the same time;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, the aforementioned Clause be re-opened insofar as it pertains to the implementation date for the revised Separation Program only;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the implementation date of the revised Separation Program be March 31, 1999."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(2)Moved by:Councillor Bossons

Seconded by:Councillor Adams

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, received Clause No. 58 of Report No. 14 of the Toronto Community Council, headed 'Interim Control By-Law Exemption - 45 Berryman Street (Midtown)'; and

WHEREAS Toronto Community Council at its meeting held on Wednesday, January 20, 1999, considered deputations from the owner of 45 Berryman Street and a representative of the owner of 59 Hazelton Avenue, respecting this Interim Control By-Law; and

WHEREAS Council has been advised that there are extraordinary circumstances relating to this property such as:

(1)five variances for the development of this property were granted by the Committee of Adjustment on August 26, 1998, and no appeals were received;

(2)a demolition permit was issued and a portion of the house has been demolished;

(3)a building permit application was made seven (7) days after the Interim Control By-law was passed; and

(4)the owner is unable to complete the renovation and occupy the house; and

WHEREAS it was agreed that an exemption from this Interim Control By-Law for 45Berryman Street was appropriate based on these extraordinary circumstances;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-Law, Clause No. 58 of Report No. 14 of the Toronto Community Council, headed 'Interim Control By-Law Exemption - 45 Berryman Street (Midtown)', be re-opened for further consideration;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council grant an exemption from Interim Control By-Law No. 726-1998, to permit completion of the construction at 45 Berryman Street."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(3)Moved by:Councillor Chong

Seconded by:Councillor Minnan-Wong

"WHEREAS City Council re-zoned certain lands municipally known as 797 Don Mills Road when it passed By-law No. 905-1998 as authorized by North York Community Council Report No. 7, Clause No. 4, which was adopted by City of Toronto Council on July 8, 9and10, 1998; and

WHEREAS I have been advised by Planning staff that a technical error occurred in the preparation of By-law No. 905-1998 and has been corrected as shown in the attached draft by-law; and

WHEREAS Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended, provides that where a change is made in a proposed by-law, the Council shall determine whether any further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law; and

WHEREAS no substantive rights are affected;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, that By-law No. 905-1998 be re-opened for further consideration; and

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council approve the following technical amendments to By-law No. 905-1998, grant authority for introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to give effect to these amendments as shown in the attached draft by-law and determine that no further notice is to be given in respect to such amendments:

(1)that Section 1 of By-law No. 905-1998 be deleted and the following wording substituted:

'1.Schedules "B" and "C" of By-law No. 7625 are amended in accordance with Schedule 1 of this By-law'; and

(2)that Schedule No. 43 to By-law No. 905-1998 be deleted and substituted with Schedule 1 attached hereto."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(4)Moved by:Councillor Mammoliti

Seconded by:Councillor Pitfield

"WHEREAS City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, by its adoption, as amended, of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 14 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed 'Application for Relocation of the Delta Mayfair Bingo Hall from 525 Wilson Avenue (Ward 8) to 1860 Wilson Avenue (Ward 6)', applied initiatives to create a Bingo Task Force, chaired by Councillor Frances Nunziata, York Humber, with an established mandate to report on a City-wide bingo policy; and

WHEREAS City Council, during consideration of the aforementioned Clause, deferred consideration of Recommendation No. (1) of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee respecting the relocation of the Delta Mayfair Bingo Hall from 525 Wilson Avenue (Ward 8) to 1860 Wilson Avenue (Ward 6), to the meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999; and

WHEREAS initial and ongoing meetings are taking place and being scheduled regarding the relocation of the Bingo Hall issue and Bingo Hall city-wide policies and how these issues apply to a City Welfare Office and/or lease agreement; and

WHEREAS the Budget Committee on January 19, 1999, recommended that the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee advise City Council, for its information, that Councillor George Mammoliti, North York Humber, has certain concerns that need to be addressed regarding the renewal lease of the Welfare Office at 1860 Wilson Avenue; and

WHEREAS at the Budget Committee on January 19, 1999, City staff reported that there was new information regarding the property ownership at 1860 Wilson Avenue and a new lease agreement for a City Welfare Office, and how it would affect City policy and have additional long-term financial implications; and

WHEREAS the Budget Committee on January 19, 1999, was notified that the new owners of the proposed Welfare Office at 1860 Wilson Avenue are now Delta Mayfair Bingo Group that are currently meeting regarding issues directed by City Council; and

WHEREAS City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted, without amendment, Clause No. 19 contained in Report No. 17 of the Corporate Services Committee, headed 'Renewal of Lease - Welfare Office, 1860 Wilson Avenue (Ward 6 - North York Humber)';

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, the aforementioned Clause No. 19 of Report No. 17 of The Corporate Services Committee be re-opened to address this new information."

Disposition:Having regard that the motion to waive notice did not carry, consideration of the foregoing Motion was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3, and 4, 1999.

(5)Moved by:Councillor Rae

Seconded by:Councillor Chow

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted, without amendment, Clause No. 51 of Report No. 16 of The Toronto Community Council, headed 'Air Canada Centre - Assumption of Parts of Bremner Boulevard (Downtown)', and, in so doing, enacted By-law No. 959-1998, being 'A By-law to layout and dedicate certain land for public highway purposes and to name that land to form part of Bremner Boulevard.', which highway is part of the Air Canada Centre development; and

WHEREAS By-law No. 959-1998 was to come into effect upon the completion of the necessary conveyances and land registrations; and

WHEREAS there is a service tunnel under a portion of the highway to be conveyed to the City described in By-law No. 959-1998 and agreement has been reached to accept the conveyance of the lands subject to an easement, which necessitates a technical amendment to the legal description; and

WHEREAS in order for the City to open up the above noted Bremner Boulevard portion of highway for use by motor vehicles on or about February 5, 1999, it is necessary to repeal By-law No. 959-1998 and replace it with a by-law that takes into account the technical amendments to the legal description of the lands to be conveyed to the City;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 51 of Report No. 16 of The Toronto Community Council, headed 'Air Canada Centre - Assumption of Parts of Bremner Boulevard (Downtown)', be re-opened for the purpose of considering the foregoing technical amendments;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council repeal By-law No. 959-1998, being 'A By-law to layout and dedicate certain land for public highway purposes and to name that land to form part of Bremner Boulevard.' and replace it with a by-law containing the appropriate technical amendments to the legal description of the lands to be conveyed to the City."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(6)Moved by:Councillor Bossons

Seconded by:Councillor Rae

"WHEREAS the Council of the former City of Toronto at its meeting held on November1, 1974, enacted By-law No. 355-74, being a by-law to stop up and close to vehicular traffic a portion of Cottingham Street and a portion of Gange Avenue; and

WHEREAS Cottingham Holdings Limited has constructed 6 town homes, known municipally as 69-79 Cottingham Street, on the south side of Cottingham Street, immediately to the west of that portion of Cottingham Street closed to vehicular traffic; and

WHEREAS the private driveway which is intended to provide ingress to and egress from the town home development exits onto the portion of Cottingham Street closed to vehicular traffic; and

WHEREAS Cottingham Holdings Limited has entered into agreements of purchase and sale for each of the six town homes, pursuant to which it is required to complete the sale transactions commencing in early February; and

WHEREAS Cottingham Holdings Limited has requested that By-law No. 355-74 be amended to exclude that portion of Cottingham Street providing access to and from the private driveway serving the town home development, and that the City grant a temporary right-of-way to each of the town home purchasers over the said portion of Cottingham Street until such time as the necessary by-law amendment has been enacted, so that the sale transactions can proceed and the purchasers can move into their new homes as scheduled; and

WHEREAS the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services has reviewed Cottingham Holdings Limited's request and is agreeable to By-law No. 355-74 being so amended and to temporary rights-of-way being granted as requested;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

(1)Section 1 of City of Toronto By-law No. 355-74 be amended by excluding therefrom that portion of Cottingham Street shown (approximately) cross-hatched on the sketch attached hereto as Schedule 'A';

(2)a temporary right-of-way be granted to each of the purchasers of the six (6) town homes, permitting vehicular access over the said portion of Cottingham Street until such time as the amendment to By-law No. 355-74 is enacted, in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including provisions whereby each purchaser agrees to indemnify the City against any loss, costs or damages the City may suffer or incur arising out of or in connection with the temporary rights-of-way; and

(3)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(7)Moved by:Councillor Layton

Seconded by:Councillor Fotinos

"WHEREAS the SkyDome was primarily financed by the taxpayers of Toronto and Ontario; and

WHEREAS over $350,000,000.00 of public money has been invested in this project; and

WHEREAS the contemplated sale of SkyDome would allow interests other than the taxpayer to benefit from the facility; and

WHEREAS many public purposes could be served if the SkyDome were held in public ownership, including ensuring that the City's baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays, could stay in Toronto; and

WHEREAS a special bond issue by the City to attract financial participation from the public in this most important public building would be well received; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto has had a tradition of investing in important public landmarks and buildings in order to ensure their perpetual availability for the use, enjoyment and profit of Torontonians; and

WHEREAS there are elements of the complex which could be marketed, leased or sold separately according to a well conceived plan; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto has powers which would allow it to bring this facility into public ownership with fair compensation to the owners; and

WHEREAS the Court-ordered closing of bids for the purchase of SkyDome is February 26, 1999;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto indicate its intention to expropriate the SkyDome facility;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City staff report immediately on the steps which the City would undertake in order to pursue the expropriation;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor appoint a group of Councillors to act as a working team to pursue the development of a successful plan for the utilization of the facility, the possible lease or sale of certain activity centres within the complex and other relevant matters."

Disposition:Having regard that the motion to waive notice did not carry, consideration of the foregoing Motion was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3, and 4, 1999.

(8)Moved by:Councillor Nunziata

Seconded by:Councillor Prue

"WHEREAS the cumulative impact of the snow storms in January posed tremendous difficulties and challenges to the City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto received assistance from Prince Edward Island and the Department of Defence in coping with the snow clearing operations in the City; and

WHEREAS, notwithstanding some of the logistical problems in the City's snow clearing efforts that will need to be resolved, the City of Toronto staff and crews worked around the clock in dealing with the snow emergency;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council send a plaque of appreciation, on behalf of the residents of the City of Toronto, to the Government of Prince Edward Island thanking them for the assistance of PEI in our snow clearing efforts;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council also send a letter of thanks to the Minister of Defence for the assistance provided by the Canadian Armed Forces;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to extend the thanks and appreciation of Council, to all the City staff involved in the snow clearing operations over the last few weeks, for the exemplary and round the clock efforts on behalf of the residents of Toronto."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(9)Moved by:Councillor Moeser

Seconded by:Councillor Duguid

"WHEREAS the City of Toronto requested assistance to deal with the substantial snowfall that impacted the residents of Toronto; and

WHEREAS the Militia Regiments assisted in a timely manner on all aspects of snow removal; and

WHEREAS this greatly benefited the residents of Toronto; and

WHEREAS the Brigades have had a long history of service in times of need;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Toronto City Council, officially thank the Brigades for their outstanding service to the Communities."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(10)Moved by:Councillor Nunziata

Seconded by:Councillor Holyday

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, in its consideration the final report of the Toronto Transition Team, entitled 'New City, New Opportunities', adopted the following recommendation:

'each Councillor be provided with a global budget of $70,000.00 to cover office expenses, including communicating with constituents'; and

WHEREAS City Council has now completed one full year in office with the allocation of a $70,000.00 office budget; and

WHEREAS well over half of the Members of Council are expected to have spent under $35,000.00 of this budget;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the office budget for Members of Council be immediately reduced from $70,000.00 to $35,000.00;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT guidelines also be established for the use of City limousines by Members of Council and that, in addition, a maximum of 10 trips be placed on the use of a City limousine by a Member of Council in a calendar year."

Disposition:Having regard that the motion to waive notice did not carry, consideration of the foregoing Motion was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3, and 4, 1999.

(11)Moved by:Councillor Miller

Seconded by:Councillor Pantalone

"WHEREAS the former City of Toronto had a policy of acquiring only lands having soil which meets the requirements of the Ministry of Environment and Energy ('MOEE') for the proposed use and any exception to this policy requires prior City Council approval; and

WHEREAS an environmental assessment reveals that the property at 1258 Queen Street West contains contaminants that exceed the residential and industrial criteria in the MOEE's Guidelines for Use at Contaminated Sites; and

WHEREAS the Corporate Services Committee on September 14, 1998, considered a confidential report (September 4, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting a property matter at 1258 Queen Street West, and recommended the adoption of Option 3 embodied in the aforementioned confidential report; and

WHEREAS Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, adopted the aforementioned recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee embodied in the confidential communication (September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk respecting a property matter at 1258 Queen Street West; and

WHEREAS Council on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998, adopted the motion from Councillor Pantalone and the confidential report (October 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting 1258 Queen Street West; and

WHEREAS the Commissioner of Corporate Services has prepared a confidential report (February 1, 1999) on this matter which needs to be addressed by City Council in order to comply with Council policy and meet a legal deadline relative to this transaction;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council consider the confidential report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services (February 1, 1999) respecting 1258Queen Street West and adopt Option 1(a) embodied in the aforementioned confidential report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment, and, in so doing, Council adopted Option 1(a) and Recommendations Nos.(2) and (3) embodied in the confidential report dated February 1, 1999, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, such report to remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.

(12)Moved by:Councillor Ootes

Seconded by:Councillor Pantalone

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, by its adoption of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 24 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed 'The 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid - November, 1999 Update Report', adopted the terms of reference for the Olympic Task Force and requested the Striking Committee to select the members of the Committee; and

WHEREAS the aforementioned terms of reference state, in part, that:

'(a)the Task Force is proposed to be formed as a sub-committee of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee; and

(b)the Membership will consist of five Members of Council with a majority of Members from the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee. Members will be selected by the Striking Committee.'; and

WHEREAS the Striking Committee at its meeting held on January 25, 1999, gave consideration to appointments to the Olympic Task Force, and decided to recommend to City Council, in part, the appointment to the said Task Force of 5 Members of Council (with the majority of Members from the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee), as outlined in Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Striking Committee, headed 'Appointment of Members of Council to Various Boards and Committees'; and

WHEREAS the Striking Committee also decided to request Councillor Ootes, Acting Chair of the Striking Committee, to submit a Notice of Motion to City Council recommending that City Council re-open its consideration of the aforementioned Clause No. 1 of Report No. 24 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, insofar as it pertains to the membership of the Olympic Task Force, in order that the membership may be adjusted to permit the appointment of an additional Member of Council, namely, Councillor Silva;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, the aforementioned Clause No. 1 of Report No. 24 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, be re-opened for further consideration, insofar as it pertains to the membership of the Olympic Task Force;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council increase the membership of the Olympic Task Force by one and adjust the requirement that the majority of Members on the Task Force shall be from the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, in order that Councillor Silva may also be appointed in accordance with Recommendation No. (7) (ii) embodied in the aforementioned Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Striking Committee, viz.:

'(ii)in the event that the membership of the Olympic Task Force is expanded, that Councillor Mario Silva be also appointed to the said Task Force.' "

Disposition:Council re-opened consideration of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 24 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed "The 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid - November, 1999 Update Report", insofar as it pertains to the membership of the Olympic Task Force, and considered the balance of the foregoing motion with Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Striking Committee, headed "Appointment of Members of Council to Various Boards and Committees".

(13)Moved by:Councillor Tzekas

Seconded by:Councillor Jakobek

"WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 9 of The Striking Committee, headed 'Appointment of Members of Council to the Greater Toronto Services Board', and, in so doing, appointed Councillor Mike Tzekas to the Greater Toronto Services Board as the alternate Member for Councillor Mario Giansante, for a term of office expiring on November 30, 1999, and also appointed Councillor John Adams to the position of 'Whip to the City of Toronto Appointees to the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB)', and assigned to such position a number of duties, including ensuring that Toronto has a full contingent of representation at all GTSB meetings; and

WHEREAS the need and role of the position of 'Whip' has been questioned in some political circles, leaving open the door for some unfounded criticism of the City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS, in order to silence the critics, and maintain a unified Toronto presence, Councillor Tzekas has tendered his resignation as alternate to Councillor Mario Giansante, in order that Councillor Adams may now become a voting member of the GTSB, albeit as an alternate; and

WHEREAS there is a continuing need to co-ordinate the City of Toronto representation on the GTSB, and Councillor Adams can still fulfil the mandate of the 'Whip', however, it has been suggested that the title of 'Whip' be changed to that of 'Co-ordinator';

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 9 of The Striking Committee, headed 'Appointment of Members of Council to the Greater Toronto Services Board', be re-opened for further consideration, insofar as it pertains to both the appointment of Councillor Tzekas as the alternate Member for Councillor Mario Giansante on the Greater Toronto Services Board, and to the title of the position of 'Whip to the City of Toronto Appointees to the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB)' only;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the resignation of Councillor Mike Tzekas as the alternate Member to Councillor Mario Giansante on the Greater Toronto Services Board be accepted;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Councillor John Adams be appointed in the place and stead of Councillor Tzekas, for a term of office expiring on November 30, 1999, and/or until his successor is appointed;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the title of 'Whip to the City of Toronto Appointees to the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB)' be changed to 'Co-ordinator of the City of Toronto Appointees to the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB)' and that Councillor Adams continue to fulfil this role."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(14)Moved by:Councillor Jones

Seconded by:Councillor Moscoe

"WHEREAS the former City of Etobicoke Council, at its meeting held on November 12, 1996, adopted Clause 171 of the Twentieth Report of the Works and Environment Committee that endorsed the development, design and construction of the extension of Kipling Avenue, south of Lake Shore Boulevard West with a pavement width of 16.5 metres at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West, tapering to a width of 11.35 metres south of the intersection and extending to its southerly terminus; and

WHEREAS the high incidence of daytime on-street parking is attributed to the close proximity of the street to Humber College, South Campus. Transportation staff review of this issue clearly indicates that daytime parking on Kipling Avenue, south of Lake Shore Boulevard West interferes with transit and emergency access, with the resultant operational difficulties posing a serious safety issue for users and drivers of this TTC route, as well as hampering emergency vehicle access; and

WHEREAS periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this problem; and

WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission operates a twenty hour day, seven days a week service on Kipling Avenue, south of Lake Shore Boulevard West; and

WHEREAS Humber College has requested the implementation of a parking prohibition on both sides of this street to discourage the students of this College from using this street as their parking facilities; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council give consideration to the report dated February 2, 1999, from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, Works and Emergency Services, and that such report be adopted."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment, and in so doing, Council adopted the report dated February 2, 1999, from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, Works and Emergency Services, embodying the following recommendations:

"It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Kipling Avenue between Lake Shore Boulevard West and the south limit of the road; and

(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly."

(15)Moved by:Councillor Bossons

Seconded by:Councillor Adams

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998, refused Application No. 197026 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to permit eight townhouses behind the existing 19 storey apartment building at 50Prince Arthur Avenue in the former City of Toronto and refused the related application to remove three trees situated at 50 Prince Arthur Avenue; and

WHEREAS at the aforesaid Council meeting the City Solicitor was instructed to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing both in support of the refusal of Application No.197026 and the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the application for minor variances; and

WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998, instructed the City Solicitor to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board in support of both the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the related consent application and the Council decision to refuse the application to remove the three trees; and

WHEREAS in a memorandum dated October 27, 1998, to the Committee of Adjustment respecting 50 Prince Arthur Avenue the Director of Development and Support, Parks and Recreation raised the issue of dedication of land for parks purposes in light of the proximity of the subject site to Taddle Creek Park and requested that any future discussions surrounding the proposal to construct residential development at this location give consideration to taking a conveyance of land to expand the abutting Taddle Creek Park; and

WHEREAS in a memorandum dated January 5, 1999, to the Solicitor having carriage of this matter for the City, the aforesaid Director advised that in the event any development or redevelopment is permitted at 50 Prince Arthur Avenue, she requires that the City secure a conveyance of land for parks purposes to satisfy the requirements of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act; and

WHEREAS the neighbourhood in which the subject site is located has inadequate parkland, having been identified by Parks and Recreation since at least 1980 as being park deficient; and

WHEREAS the subject site immediately abuts Taddle Creek Park; and

WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in this matter commences on February15, 1999;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby request the City Solicitor to advise the Ontario Municipal Board despite its continued firm opposition to the applications and to redevelopment of the subject site, that in the event the applicant were to achieve any level of success such that the Board were to allow any redevelopment of the subject site, it would be Council's intention to require a conveyance of lands for parks purposes pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act at the rate of five per cent of the land to be developed or redeveloped and that cash in lieu would not be an acceptable alternative in the circumstances."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(16)Moved by:Councillor Mihevc

Seconded by:Councillor Nunziata

"WHEREAS York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors has received operating grants from the former City of York for several years and from the City of Toronto for the 1998 year in amounts approximating $85,000.00; and

WHEREAS York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors also runs the Snow-Link Program, a program for which they have hired staff and not yet received actual funds for the 1999 year; and

WHEREAS York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors does not have a reserve account to hold them over until the City grant cheques are issued; and

WHEREAS the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto had a policy in place whereby advances were forwarded regularly to agencies with an established funding relationship, and former cities had similar practices; and

WHEREAS other agencies in the City of Toronto face a similar need for financial advances that had been provided by their former municipalities prior to amalgamation (for example, 19 agencies in the former City of Toronto received advances in 1997); and

WHEREAS the Budget Committee will be considering a policy on early granting authority for future years; and

WHEREAS the issue is an emergency, as failure to get the money will result in the Centre needing to close shop for awhile;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to work with the York-Fairbank Centre for Seniors, and any other agency requiring an advance in 1999, according to the grants delegation authority approved by the Grants Committee, and now before the Budget Committee."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(17)Moved by:Councillor Augimeri

Seconded by:Councillor Prue

"WHEREAS the City of Toronto is currently in the process of submitting a bid to host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games; and

WHEREAS the economic benefits to the City of Toronto and Ontario in the years leading up to the Games and beyond are staggering and should be pursued; and

WHEREAS the current International Olympic Committee (IOC) corruption probe has revealed that the former City of Toronto's 1996 failed Olympic bid consisted of some improprieties; and

WHEREAS these improprieties have cast a shadow of doubt amongst many of the proponents of the 2008 Games; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto's 2008 Olympic bid must be conducted in a manner that is open, transparent, fair and clean; and

WHEREAS the IOC corruption probe is good news for Toronto's 2008 Olympic bid in that it has exposed and continues to expose past practices so that we can ensure that they will not be repeated in the future; and

WHEREAS it is imperative that we continue to oversee the bidding process in order to submit a bid for the 2008 Olympics which reflects the honour and spirit of the Olympic Games;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a forensic audit be conducted of the former City's 1996 Olympic bid by the City Auditor who shall report back through the Audit Committee in six months' time."

Disposition:Having regard that the motion to waive notice did not carry, consideration of the foregoing Motion was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3, and 4, 1999.

(18)Moved by:Councillor Brown

Seconded by:Councillor Mihevc

"WHEREAS the United Nations General Assembly has designated March 21, 1999, as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; and

WHEREAS the elimination of racial discrimination can only be accomplished through the combined efforts and commitment of all sectors of the City; and

WHEREAS various events will be organized and held around the City to commemorate this special day; and

WHEREAS the purpose of these events is to promote awareness of the need to eliminate racial discrimination as well as to help strengthen neighbourhoods by bringing together local residents and communities to experience and appreciate the various cultures that make up the new City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS due to the importance of this day to local communities, the six area Community Councils collectively support initiatives to celebrate the occasion; and

WHEREAS the former constituent municipalities provided within their budget funds that were used to support various events related to the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; and

WHEREAS funds have not yet been allocated for 1999, therefore, City Council needs to financially support race relations events that were historically funded by the local municipalities;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council endorse its support of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and any events organized at the local level, and that the financial support be referred and considered by the Budget Committee, as part of the 1999 Budget process."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(19)Moved by:Councillor Jakobek

Seconded by:Councillor Ootes

"WHEREAS the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee at its meeting of January 26, 1999, requested the Chief Financial Officer to report to the Special meeting of the Budget Committee on February 1, 1999, for report thereon directly to Council, with respect to the 1999 Capital Budget - Requests for Prior Authorization for Specific Capital Projects; and

WHEREAS the attached report (January 30, 1999) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer provides a list of capital projects which are considered to be urgent and require prior expenditure authorization and immediate financial approval in advance of the approval of the 1999 Capital Budget which is scheduled to go forward to City Council at its meeting of March 2, 1999;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendations embodied in report (January30, 1999) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer respecting 1999 Capital Budget Prior Authorization for Special Capital Project be adopted, viz.:

'(1)the tax supported capital projects as listed in Table 1 be given prior authorization before the City's 1999 Capital Budget is approved and receive the necessary spending authority in the amount of $ 32.116 million, for 1999;

(2)the rate supported capital projects as listed in Table 1 be given prior authorization before the City's 1999 Capital Budget is approved with the necessary spending authority in the amount of $ 2.050 million, for 1999;

(3)the attached report (January 28, 1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services requesting prior approval of specific Capital Projects, be adopted; and

(4)the attached communications: (January 28, 1999) from the Acting Managing Director Heritage Toronto, (January 29, 1999) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, (January 29, 1999) from the President of the Toronto Parking Authority requesting prior approval of specific Capital Projects, and the report (January 29, 1999) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, be received for information.'"

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted, subject to adding thereto the following Operative Paragraph:

"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT financing be approved in an amount not to exceed $34,166,000.00, to be debentured, if required, for a term of up to ten years, noting that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer certifies that the amount is within the City's updated debt and financial obligation limit."

Council also adopted the following Resolution:

Moved by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski:

"WHEREAS the Board of Management under the authority delegated by the City Council of the former City of Toronto, at its meeting of December 18, 1997, approved the recommendations of the report (December 17, 1997) from the City Engineer of the former City of Toronto, concerning the revised proposal call for the Western Beaches Storage Tunnel and that Phase 1 of the Western Beaches Storage Tunnel (WBST) Design/Build project be awarded to the McNally-Frontier Joint Venture at a total cost of $32,035,800.00 including GST; and

WHEREAS the Council of the City of Toronto by adoption of Clause No. 6 of Report No. 1 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, approved an alternative location for the Western Beaches Working Shaft and revised the contract price downward to $31,500,000.00; and

WHEREAS the Design-Build Agreement for the WBST allows for the award of Phase II of the WBST to McNally-Frontier Joint Venture Inc. at a contract price of $17,259,100.00, subject to the award being made to prior to March 31, 1999; and

WHEREAS work on Phase I of the contract has progressed on schedule and within budget almost to the point of completion; and

WHEREAS there are significant environmental and water quality benefits associated with proceeding with Phase II of the WBST; and

WHEREAS delaying the award of Phase II beyond March 31, 1999, would significantly increase the contract price for Phase II; and

WHEREAS the Works and Utilities Committee at its meeting of November4, 1998, recommended to the Budget Committee that, subject to the necessary funding being approved by City Council as Part of the 1999 Water and Wastewater Capital Budget, approval be given to award Phase II of the WBST at a contract price of $17,259,100.00 to McNally-Frontier Joint Venture Inc., in accordance with the provision of the WBST Design-Build Agreement between the Joint Venture and the City of Toronto;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT funding in the amount of $17,259,100.00 be approved for Phase II of the WBST and that the contract for Phase II be awarded to McNally-Frontier Joint Venture Inc. in the amount of $17,259,100.00;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT financing, in the amount not to exceed $17,259,100.00, to be debentured, if required, for a term up to 20 years, be approved, noting that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer certifies that the amount is within the City's updated debt and financial obligation limit."

(20)Moved by:Councillor Silva

Seconded by:Councillor Sinclair

"WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 3 of Report No. 12 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed 'Amalgamation of the City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation and The Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company Limited Under the Name of 'Toronto Housing Company Inc.', and, in so doing, approved various recommendations and amendments with respect to the composition of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Housing Company Inc., including the following:

'The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (November 23, 1998) from the Chief Operating Officer, subject to:

(1)amending the composition of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Housing Company Inc., as follows:

-3 tenants;

-3 Members of Council; and

-5 citizens;

(2)the tenant and citizen appointments being processed through the City's Nominating Committee, with input from the Board of Directors, and the Members of Council being recommended by the Striking Committee, with all appointments being recommended to Council no later than its March 2, 1999, meeting;';

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, the aforementioned Clause be re-opened only insofar as it pertains to the composition of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Housing Company Inc. and the number of Members of Council to be appointed to such Board;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the composition of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Housing Company Inc. be amended to provide that the membership of the Board of Directors be expanded by two members, so that the number of Members of Council appointed to such Board is increased from three to five."

Disposition:Notice of the foregoing Motion was given in order to permit consideration at the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

(21)Moved by:Mayor Lastman

Seconded by:Councillor Balkissoon

"WHEREAS the Council currently breaks for dinner from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and then returns for only 2 hours; and

WHEREAS Members of Council are often late returning from dinner creating significant delays; and

WHEREAS if the dinner break were eliminated, Members could hold evening meetings in their communities or return home for dinner with their families; and

WHEREAS Rogers Cable does not broadcast the evening session of Council on community television;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council eliminate its dinner break and extend the afternoon session until 7:30 p.m. and then recess until the next morning."

Disposition:Notice of the foregoing Motion was given in order to permit consideration at the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

(22)Moved by:Councillor Davis

Seconded by:Councillor Fotinos

"WHEREAS it is the intention of the York Community and the Council of the City of Toronto to appropriately recognize the sad passing of Ms. Linda Delellis; and

WHEREAS the York Community Council at its meeting of January 20, 1999, gave direction to name a laneway in her honour and install a memorial plaque at Scott Road municipal parking lot, at the request of the Silverthorn Ratepayers;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to instruct the appropriate staff to meet with the Silverthorn Ratepayers and appropriate school officials to develop an appropriate memorial that recognizes Ms. Linda Delellis' commitment to her neighbourhood and school community."

Disposition:Notice of the foregoing Motion was given in order to permit consideration at the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

CONDOLENCE MOTIONS:

(1)Moved by:Councillor King

Seconded by:Councillor Ootes

"WHEREAS the Members of Toronto City Council are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Malcolm Wilkinson on Thursday, December 24, 1998; and

WHEREAS Mr. Wilkinson was appointed as Councillor, Ward 13, (former) City of NorthYork, from June 1985 to November 1985; and

WHEREAS during his term as Councillor he served on the Parks and Recreation Committee, the City Hall Building Services Committee and the City Centre Development Sub-committee; and

WHEREAS Mr. Wilkinson also served as a member of the Library Board from December1985 to November 1988 and was the provincially appointed member of the Board of Health from December 1987 to November 1994; and

WHEREAS he was a member of the North York Civic Square Programming Committee representing the Library Board for one year as well as a member of the Places of Worship Task Force from December 1990 to November 1994;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of the Members of City Council, an expression of sincere sympathy to Mrs. Wilkinson and the Wilkinson Family."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted unanimously.

(2)Moved by:Councillor Berger

Seconded by:Councillor Pantalone

"WHEREAS the Members of City Council are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr.Robert (John) Bower on Thursday, January 21, 1999, after a battle with throat cancer; and

WHEREAS Mr. Bower was instrumental in creating the first Official Plan for Metropolitan Toronto, stressing the importance of greenspace preservation throughout his career; and

WHEREAS Mr. Bower was an initial member of the Metro Planning Board in 1953, becoming the Deputy Planning Commissioner in 1966, and serving as Metropolitan Planning Commissioner from 1974 until his retirement in 1989; and

WHEREAS Mr. Bower will be fondly remembered for his commitment to the City he loved, his thorough grasp of planning issues, his gentle demeanor, and his many selfless acts of kindness for staff and the public;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of the Members of City Council, an expression of sincere sympathy to the family of Mr.Bower, especially his wife Helen, and his children Claire and Robert."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted unanimously.

(3)Moved by:Councillor Silva

Seconded by:Councillor Ootes

"WHEREAS on Monday, January 25, 1999, there was a serious earthquake in Columbia that was localized in the City of Armenia; and

WHEREAS the Members of Toronto City Council have learned with the deepest regret of the deaths of at least 881 people, and of serious injuries to more than 3,540 men, women and children, with over 200,000 people homeless as a result of this earthquake; and

WHEREAS this Council recognizes the terrible toll that this tragedy has taken on the families and friends of the earthquake victims and on those residing in Columbia and the Columbian-Canadian community of Toronto;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of the Members of City Council, an expression of sincere sympathy to the families and friends of the Columbian earthquake victims in the City of Armenia."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted unanimously.

(4)Moved by:Councillor Jakobek

Seconded by:Councillor Bussin

"WHEREAS the Members of City Council are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of Ms. Linda Elderkin, 50, and Mr. Paul Benson, 30, past residents of the Beach; and

WHEREAS during the early morning of January 14, 1999, Ms. Elderkin and Mr. Benson died in a fire which gutted their home, a four-storey building located at the corner of Neville Park Boulevard and Queen Street East; and

WHEREAS Ms. Elderkin and Mr. Benson will be sadly missed by their family, friends and the Beach community;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey on behalf of the Members of City Council, an expression of sincere sympathy to the family of Ms.Elderkin and Mr. Benson."

Disposition:The foregoing Motion was adopted unanimously.

Toronto, OntarioCity Clerk

February 11, 1999