CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENTS

Certified to be a true copy of amendments to:

Report No. 5 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,

Report No. 5 of The Corporate Services Committee,

Report No. 7 of The Economic Development Committee,

Report No. 5 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee,

Report No. 6 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,

Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,

Report No. 6 of The Works and Utilities Committee,

Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee,

Report No. 9 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,

Report No. 4 of The East York Community Council,

Report No. 5 of The East York Community Council,

Report No. 6 of The Etobicoke Community Council,

Report No. 4 of The North York Community Council,

Report No. 5 of The Scarborough Community Council,

Report No. 7 of The Toronto Community Council,

Report No. 5 of The York Community Council,

Report No. 3 of The Board of Health, and

Report No. 6 of The Striking Committee,

and Notices of Motions, as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on May11 and 12, 1999.

REPORT NO. 5 OF THE COMMUNITY AND

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Final Report on the Review of the Use of Motels for Homeless Families".

The Clause was amended by deleting from Recommendation No. (1) embodied in the report dated April 8, 1999, from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, the words "contingent on provincial funding for replacement affordable housing units", and adding thereto the following:

"and that the Province of Ontario be requested to facilitate the phase-out of the use of motels by partnering with the City of Toronto in the planning and funding of a capital building program for emergency shelter facilities for homeless families.",

so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(1)the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services develop a plan to phase-out the use of motels over a three to five year period and that the Province of Ontario be requested to facilitate the phase-out of the use of motels by partnering with the City of Toronto in the planning and funding of a capital building program for emergency shelter facilities for homeless families;".

Clause No. 2-"Expansion of Hostel Services - Public Health Initiatives toReduce the Spread of Communicable Diseases, in ParticularTB".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that Council request the Federal Minister of Health to meet with the Medical Officer of Health, the Chair of the Board of Health and the Chair of the Community Services Committee to review the federal government's tuberculosis screening procedures for immigrants from countries where tuberculosis is endemic, with a view to having the federal government tighten up such procedures."

Clause No. 3-"Management of the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing".

The Clause was amended by deleting Item No. (8), headed "Reporting and Decision-Making", from the Terms of Reference for the Reference Group for the Capital Revolving Fund, as embodied in Appendix "A" to the joint report dated April 6, 1999, from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Item No. (8):

"(8)Reporting and Decision-Making:

The Reference Group will report to the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, who will make recommendations to Council on the use of the Fund, such recommendations to be accompanied by information regarding the advice provided on that matter by the Reference Group."

Clause No. 5-"Operational Review of Ontario Works and Child Care".

Council adopted the following recommendation:

"It is recommended that the Chair of the Community Services Committee be requested to negotiate with the Province of Ontario with respect to the provision of child care for the 34,000 children whose parents would be required to participate in the Ontario Works Program."

REPORT NO. 5 OF THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 2-"Policy on Tendering Outdoor Advertising Signs on Existing Locations and Proposed New Locations".

The Clause was struck out and referred to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

Council also adopted the following:

"WHEREAS Toronto City Council on June 5, 1998, passed By-law No. 280-1998 to prohibit third party advertising roof signs within 400 metres of recently transferred portions of Highways 27, 2, 2A and the F. G. Gardiner Expressway; and

WHEREAS Toronto City Council on July 29, 1998, adopted Clause No. 6 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, which recommended that:

'(1)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services receive applications involving minor variances from the Sign By-law relating to the recently transferred portions of Highways 27, 2, 2A and the F. G. Gardiner Expressway;

(2)the review of these applications for minor variance be undertaken by the appropriate staff of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with staff of Works and Emergency Services, using the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Commercial Sign Policy as a guideline; and

(3)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a report on each application to be forwarded to the appropriate Community Council for approval by Council.'; and

WHEREAS the six former municipalities of Metropolitan Toronto each have Sign By-laws which, in varying degrees, regulated third party billboard advertising signs on both private and public lands; and

WHEREAS City of Toronto Corporate Services Committee has recommended that all issues pertaining to the location of advertising signboards on City-owned properties be considered by the Corporate Services Committee; and that only the Corporate Services Committee give consideration to any recommendation in regard thereto; and that Etobicoke Community Council be so advised; and

WHEREAS in consideration of the potential inequity associated with two approval streams for billboard advertising signs, one for signs proposed to be located on City-owned lands through Corporate Services Committee to Council, and a second process for signs proposed for private lands in each of the six former municipalities, through Community Councils to Council;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

(1)the appropriate City officials move forward with the harmonization of all City sign regulations;

(2)sign regulations be drafted in such a manner as to regulate, with equal consideration, all third party advertising signs, whether located on private or public lands;

(3)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with other City officials which oversee the use of City-owned lands, be requested to submit a joint report, as soon as practicable, to the appropriate Committee of Council, on:

(a)a procedure which will ensure that only one sign approval and sign variance approval process is used for all billboard advertising signs proposed for private or City-owned lands located within the City of Toronto;

(b)the feasibility of referring each new sign request to the relevant Community Council, as it pertains to locational issues only; and

(c)how a harmonized by-law can reflect local community characteristics; and

(4)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to submit a report to the appropriate Committee of Council on the outstanding request from Community Councils regarding signs insofar as it pertains to funding required."

REPORT NO. 7 OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Clause No. 4-"Toronto, Bombardier and the Third Millennium".

The Clause was amended by:

(1)striking out Recommendation No. (3) of the Economic Development Committee, viz.:

"(3)the GTA be requested to endorse the 'Bring the CRJ-700 and BRJ-X to Toronto' project and to meet with Bombardier to identify how Toronto can make these projects viable;";

(2)deleting Recommendation No. (6) of the Economic Development Committee and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(6)a Strategic Planning Group be established to develop a strategic plan on lobbying key decision makers, and the following Members of Council be appointed to this Group:

-the Mayor, or his designate;

-the Chair of the Economic Development Committee (Councillor Ashton);

-Councillor Brown;

-Councillor Moscoe; and

-Councillor Walker;"; and

(3)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that any expansion of the DeHavilland plant be accomplished within the provisions of the Downsview Secondary Plan endorsed by Council."

Clause No. 8-"U.S.E. Hickson Products Ltd., 15 Wallsend Drive, Coronation Drive Employment District (Ward 16 - Highland Creek)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the report dated May 10, 1999, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that:

(1)authority be granted for the introduction of a by-law under section 221(2) of the Ontario Municipal Act to charge U.S.E. Hickson Products Ltd. with a water rate that will be sufficient to recover all of the capital costs associated with the construction of a new water main as will be specified in the by-law; and

(2)appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to give effect thereto.'"

Clause No. 9-"1999 Business Improvement Area Budgets Supplementary Report No. 2 - Long Branch Business Improvement Area (Ward2 -Lakeshore-Queensway)".

The Clause was received, having regard that this matter was considered and approved by Council at its Special Meeting held on April 26, 27 and 28, 1999.

REPORT NO. 5 OF THE EMERGENCY

AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 3-"Formal Partnership and Co-operation Between the Toronto Fire Services and the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, United Kingdom".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Fire Chief be requested to:

(1)submit a report to the Community Services Committee on the anticipated revenues from a Toronto Training Program, such revenues to be directed back to the budget of Toronto Fire Services to assist with the purchase of equipment and technology; and

(2)investigate the possibility of a twinning/partnership arrangement with the City of Phoenix, Arizona."

REPORT NO. 6 OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Snow Management Plan".

The Clause was amended by inserting in Recommendation No. (3) of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, after the word "schools", the words "child care centres, retirement homes and/or nursing homes", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(3)ensuring that streets where schools, child care centres, retirement homes and/or nursing homes are located are given high priority for snow removal."

REPORT NO. 7 OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Clause No. 2-"Prince Edward (Bloor Street) Viaduct - Measures to Deter Suicide Attempts (Don River and Midtown - Wards 23 and 25)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)the report dated May 10, 1999, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that:

(1)authorization to increase funding by $1.0 million for the Prince Edward Viaduct Suicide Deterrent Measures Project be approved at this time; and

(2)the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, monitor capital project spending and report back in the fall on the source of funding to be utilized to offset the impact of increasing this project's funding at this time (i.e.,underspending in existing Capital or increase in debt financing).'; and

(2)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to submit a confidential status report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on other locations similar to the Prince Edward (Bloor Street) Viaduct."

Clause No. 3-"Speed Limit Compliance on Major Arterial Roads - Update".

The Clause was amended by:

(1)striking out and referring the following Recommendations No. (3) and (4) of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, as embodied in Recommendation No. (2) of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for a report thereon to the Planning and Transportation Committee, through the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, on the experience of other jurisdictions with respect to the application of such policies and programs:

"(3)Council ask the Provincial Government to strengthen the ability of Section 128 of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (Rate of Speed) to effectively address the discrepancy between posted and enforced speeds, especially on urban streets (e.g. amending the regulations to give demerit points to motorists who exceed the 'legal' maximum speed by any amount would send a strong message that this sort of driving behaviour is unacceptable on Ontario highways, especially urban streets); and

(4)Council take leadership in engaging the provincial government and other municipalities in discussion regarding instituting driver testing at five-year intervals;"; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

'WHEREAS the City of Toronto is committed to improving traffic safety within its boundaries; and

WHEREAS staff, as part of the City amalgamation and reorganization of Transportation Services, have recommended that the role of the Traffic Data Centre be expanded to include a Traffic Safety Bureau; and

WHEREAS the proposed Traffic Safety Bureau will function as a Centre of information for traffic safety for the City with its primary objectives to:

(a)enhance the extent of traffic analysis presently conducted;

(b)introduce, support and co-ordinate (where applicable) successful internal and external traffic safety programs;

(c)formalize the monitoring and evaluation of traffic safety programs;

(d)increase the safety awareness in the planning, design, construction, installation, maintenance and operating practices within the department; and

(e)provide city-wide traffic performance and safety measures; and

WHEREAS due to budget constraints, no funding has been identified in the 1999 Operating Budget for this expanded role;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee, prior to the 2000 budget cycle, outlining the business plan and the associated costs and benefits for a Traffic Safety Bureau, such report to also address what measures can be taken to reduce speeding on local roads that are used as by-passes.'"

Clause No. 4-"Jane and Finch Streetscape Project (Black Creek - Ward 7)".

The Clause was amended by striking out the recommendation of the Urban Environment and Development Committee and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Moved by:Councillor Augimeri

Seconded by:Mayor Lastman

'WHEREAS the appropriation of $3.5 million originally recommended for the Jane-Finch Streetscape Project was scaled back by the Budget Committee to $850,000.00; and

WHEREAS the Budget Committee directed that of the $850,000.00, $418,000.00 was to be directed towards traffic safety improvements in 1999 and $432,000.00 towards lighting improvements for 2000; and

WHEREAS the former Metropolitan Toronto Council had identified Jane-Finch as the highest risk intersection having the highest number of reported accidents in 1994; and

WHEREAS the former Metropolitan Toronto began to invest substantial resources towards safety improvements at Jane-Finch-- $500,000.00 for road works; and over $200,000.00 for three additional traffic signals (at Finch/Yorkgate in 1989; at Finch/ east of Tobermory in 1996; and at Jane/north of Shoreham in 1996); and

WHEREAS the recently updated list of high risk intersections shows that the intersection is operating more safely and City of Toronto Transportation staff attribute the improvement to these investments; yet there remains much more to be done to ensure that the intersection is safe; and

WHEREAS the Metropolitan Toronto Police had identified the intersection's safety problem as being one of poor engineering and not, as had been previously thought, one of enforcement; and

WHEREAS the Police, under the auspices of the Staff Inspector of North Traffic Division, recommended the extension of existing medians at the intersection and the installation of medians where they do not currently exist as a solution to the safety problem at the Jane/Finch intersection; and

WHEREAS the joint report dated May 5, 1999, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services [Communication No. 18 for consideration with Clause No. 4 of Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee] states that in order to "avoid throw-away costs" that "proceeding with the installation of pedestrian scale lighting this year . . . would allow Transportation Services staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the physical and operational characteristics of the Jane/Finch intersection and vicinity and to report further during the 2000 Capital Budget cycle . . .";

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 3 of Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed '1999-2003 Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Program', be re-opened for further consideration, insofar as it concerns the order of the work to be done on the Jane Finch Streetscape Project;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the schedule of improvements to the Jane/Finch intersection be so re-ordered to permit lighting improvements to proceed in 1999;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, be requested to submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee, during the 2000 Budget process, on the estimated cost of installing appropriate medians at all four legs of the Jane/Finch intersection;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff conduct community consultations with local community stakeholders with respect to the design and nature of these medians; and that these medians conform as much as possible with the description forwarded by the local Police.' "

Clause No. 5-"Further Report on Proposed Use of Funds Generated from Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the Planning and Transportation Committee for further consideration at its meeting to be held on June 14, 1999, for report thereon to Council for its meeting to be held on July 6, 1999.

Council also directed that:

(1) a copy of the Clause be forwarded to the Community Councils with a request that they submit their comments thereon to the Planning and Transportation Committee for consideration at its meeting on June 14, 1999;

(2)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services submit a report to the Planning and Transportation on a policy and mechanism, in the context of planning applications, of identifying parks deficiencies and allocating funding therefor through the budget process;

(3)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on all concerns expressed by Members of Council in regard to park deficiencies, by district and community; and

(4)Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services submit a joint report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on mechanisms for acquiring additional parkland in areas that are parkland deficient.

Clause No. 6-"Humber River Project - F.G. Gardiner Expressway Ramp Bridges Nos. 4, 5 and 6 over Humber River and Approaches Contract No. T-01-99, Tender No. 19-1999".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the recommendation of the Budget Committee embodied in the communication dated April 30, 1999, from the City Clerk, be adopted, viz.:

'The Budget Committee on April 16, 1999, recommended to City Council the adoption of the supplementary report dated April 14, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, subject to amending the recommendation embodied therein by deleting the words 'tenpercent of' and inserting in lieu thereof '$500,000.00 over', so that such recommendation now reads:

"The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be authorized to make additional expenditures under this contract, and to increase the value of the contract up to a maximum of $500,000.00 over the original contract value to cover additional costs, provided there are sufficient funds within the Capital Works Program." '"

REPORT NO. 6 OF THE WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Integrated Solid Waste Resource Management Process -Prohibition Against Lobbying".

The Clause was amended by striking out the recommendation of the Works and Utilities Committee, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"It is recommended that the report dated March 15, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, be adopted."

REPORT NO. 7 OF THE WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 3-"Sewer Connection Blockage Inspection and Repair Program, and Tree Root Removal and Grants Policy".

The Clause was amended by:

(a)amending Recommendation No. (4) embodied in the report dated April 20, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to provide that authority for appeals related to drain grant claims be delegated, in the first instance, to the appropriate Community Council for report thereon to Council, through the Administration Committee; and

(b)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to:

(a)provide each Member of Council with a series of emergency night service and back-up telephone numbers;

(b)ensure that the emergency night service telephone lines are answered by a staff person, rather than by electronic means such as voice mail;

(c)develop a 24-hour protocol for quick responses to Councillors' enquiries;

(d)submit a report to the Works Committee on:

(i)guidelines and criteria to be followed by Community Councils in the implementation of this policy; and

(ii)how the sewer repair program can dovetail or be harmonized with the City of Toronto's lead pipe replacement program;

(e)evaluate the experience of this program, especially in regard to the three-year limitation and the amount of assistance, and report thereon to the Works Committee no later than February 2000; and

(2)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to submit a report to the Works Committee on a harmonized tree removal policy for instances where it has been determined that the roots of a City-owned tree have caused the blockage."

Clause No. 5-"Provision of Litter Bins with Advertising".

The Clause was amended by:

(1)deleting the second sentence from Item No. (4) of the draft Terms of Reference embodied in the report dated March 15, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, so that such item shall now read as follows:

"(4)Toronto will retain responsibility for emptying the containers."; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to:

(a)submit a report directly to Council for its meeting to be held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, on the results of the Community Council consultations on the Request for Proposals (RFP) for litter bins with advertising, in order that the RFP can be issued in June, 1999;

(b)submit a report to the Works Committee for its meeting to be held on June 16, 1999, on whether OMG Media Inc. has fully complied with its agreement with the former City of Etobicoke, in accordance with Item No. (16) of the Terms of Reference; and

(c)submit a report to the Works Committee providing an evaluation of this project after six months, and, thereafter, on an annual basis, outlining the status of this program."

Clause No. 7-"Downspout Disconnection Program".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that, if the response to this program is greater than the target of 4,000 disconnections for 1999, a waiting list be established."

Clause No. 11-"License Agreement for Performance Management Software to be Implemented under the Works Best Practices Program".

Consideration of this Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of Council to be held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999; and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services was requested to submit a report directly to Council, for consideration therewith, on why a Proposal Call was not issued for this project.

REPORT NO. 9 OF THE STRATEGIC POLICIES AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"New Development Charges By-law".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1)the proposed development charges by-law be forwarded to the Planning and Transportation Committee for review; and

(2)the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, be requested to submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on any incentives that could be implemented to aid in the development of rental accommodation, such report to also address the possibility of amending the development charges on rental buildings."

Clause No. 2-"Parks Yard Revitalization Study".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that all future reports which involve the possible closure or propose an alternative use for any Works Yards, be forwarded to Council through the appropriate Community Council."

Clause No. 3-"Phase 1 Renovations to Toronto City Hall - Recommended Actions in Response to Office Consolidation Sub-Committee Motions and Additional Budget Requirements".

The Clause was amended by:

(1)striking out and referring Recommendation No. (6) of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee to the Office Consolidation Sub-Committee, viz.:

"(6)the Corridors located on the second floor at City Hall be renamed to reflect their geographical location i.e., Bay Street, Dundas Street, Queen Street, and University Avenue."; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)the report dated May 12, 1999, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, entitled 'Office Space Consolidation - Report on Swing Space', be referred to the Office Consolidation Sub-Committee, and the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to submit a supplementary report, for consideration therewith, clearly outlining the details on the reduction of office space (i.e.,where and how much) as well as the full costs involved;

(b)the Office Consolidation Sub-Committee be requested to:

(i)also give consideration to the composition of the internal staff team assigned to the task; and

(ii)forward its recommendations in this regard to Council for its meeting to be held on July 27, 28 and 29, 1999, through the Administration Committee."

Clause No. 6-"Toronto Harbour Commissioners 1999 Operating Budget".

The Clause was amended by:

(1)striking out and referring Recommendation No. (3) of the Budget Committee embodied in the communication dated April 30, 1999, from the City Clerk, to the Mayor's Committee on Matters Relating to the Toronto Port Authority, for review and report thereon to the Policy and Finance Committee in June, 1999, viz.:

"(3)that Recommendation No. (1) embodied in the report (April 27, 1999) from the Chief Administrative Officer respecting the Toronto Harbour Commissioners 1999 Operating Budget, be received."; and

(2)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the data which has been brought forward by the Harbour Commission, with respect to consulting fees and travel, be reviewed by the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Auditor, and a report thereon be submitted to Council at such time as this matter is again before Council."

Clause No. 9-"Residential Tax Phase-In - 3 Nassau Street (Downtown)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the report dated May 10, 1999, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, entitled '3 Nassau Street - Exemption from Phase-in By-law', embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:

'It is recommended that authority be granted for the introduction of a Bill in Council, substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached hereto as Appendix "A", to amend By-law No. 966-1998.'"

Clause No. 13-"1 Clarendon Avenue - Application to Demolish Rental Units Potential City-wide Rent Control Loophole".

Council adopted the following recommendations:

"It is recommended that:

(1)the report dated May 6, 1999, from the City Solicitor, entitled 'One Clarendon Avenue - Application to Terminate Tenancy Agreements, Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal Hearing', be received;

(2)the joint report dated May 10, 1999, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, entitled 'One Clarendon Avenue - Application to Terminate Tenancy Agreements to Demolish Rental Units', embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that Council:

(a)request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend the Tenant Protection Act, 1997, or take other appropriate action, to clearly define what tests must be met before demolition can be claimed as grounds for termination of tenancies;

(b)because this matter may have implications for other municipalities in Ontario, advise the Association of Municipalities of Ontario of this matter and request their support in requesting amendments to the Tenant Protection Act; and

(c)the appropriate City officials be authorized to undertake any necessary action to give effect to the above recommendations.';

(3)the City Solicitor be instructed to serve a Notice of Appeal to the Divisional Court, within the 30-day appeal period, to appeal the decision of the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal on its refusal to grant the City standing in this matter, in order to preserve all of the City's rights to participate in an appeal at the Divisional Court if an appeal is brought by either the landlord or the tenants involved;

(4)the City Solicitor also be instructed, if an appeal of the Tribunal decision is brought, to take every reasonable measure to ensure that the City's interests with respect to protecting the supply and affordability of rental housing are protected and advanced at the appeal by seeking status at the appeal and by taking such other actions as he deems appropriate; and

(5)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services be directed to provide every reasonable assistance and support to the tenants involved if the decision of the Tribunal is appealed.' "

Clause No. 14-"1383 Lansdowne Avenue - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing".

Council adopted the recommendation embodied in the communication dated May 4, 1999, from Councillor Disero, Davenport, viz.:

"It is recommended that the City Solicitor be instructed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled for May 31, 1999, in support of the Committee of Adjustment decision of February 9, 1999, and that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to assist."

REPORT NO. 5 OF THE EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 5-"Parking Regulations on Airdrie Road".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the East York Community Council for further consideration.

REPORT NO. 6 OF THE ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 1-"Request for Installation of Pedestrian Crossover or Traffic ControlSignals: Burnhamthorpe Road near Echo Valley Road, (Markland-Centennial)".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration.

Clause No. 7-"Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No.280-1998 to Allow Roof Signage within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1574 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway)".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.

Clause No. 8-"Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No.280-1998 to Allow Third Party Advertising Signs within 400metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1440 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway)".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.

Clause No. 9-"Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No.280-1998 to Allow a Ground Sign within 400 metres oftheGardiner Expressway at 1544 The Queensway (LakeshoreQueensway)".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.

Clause No. 10-"Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No.280-1998 Prohibiting Third Party Advertising Signs within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 833 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway)".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.

Clause No. 11-"Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No.280-1998 Prohibiting Third Party Advertising Signs within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 423 Evans Avenue (Lakeshore-Queensway)".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.

REPORT NO. 7 OF THE TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 1-"Draft By-laws - Relocation of Advertising Sign from High Park Area to Exhibition Place (Trinity-Niagara)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the following recommendation of the Economic Development Committee, embodied in the communication dated April 27, 1999, from the City Clerk, be adopted:

'It is recommended that the following Recommendations Nos. (1), (2) and (3) contained in the report (February 1, 1999) from the Interim General Manager, Exhibition Place, be adopted, viz.:

(1)That the Board enter into an agreement with Gallop and Gallop Advertising Inc. ("Gallop") to construct, install and maintain a billboard advertising sign on Exhibition Place grounds subject to the approval of City Council and the coming into force of any amendments which may be required pursuant to Recommendation No. (4);

(2)that the Board approve the Term Sheet attached as Appendix "A" to the report (February 1, 1999) from the Interim General Manager, Exhibition Place, as the basic terms and conditions to be included in any agreement between the Board and Gallop; and

(3)that the City of Toronto authorize the Board to enter into an agreement with Gallop for an initial term of 9 years with an option to negotiate an additional 8 years.'"

Clause No. 11-"Temporary Promotional Kiosk - Queen Street West North Side, 31Metres West of Soho Street (Downtown)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the report dated May 10, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that should City Council approve the temporary installation, as a pilot project, of the commercial promotional kiosk within the public right-of-way:

(1) the Corporate Sponsorship Committee be requested to report back to Council at the end of the pilot project on commercial promotional kiosks within the public right-of-way; and

(2)that approval be subject to the kiosk owner agreeing to restrict the use for promotional purposes only, and not for the purpose of vending and agreeing to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto and the conditions as set out in Appendix "A" of this report and with such conditions as the Commissioners of Works and Emergency Services and Corporate Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City of Toronto.'"

Clause No. 36-"Relocation of Speed Bumps in Public Laneways (Davenport)".

The Clause was amended by deleting from "Table A" appended to the report dated April 13, 1999, from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, the following references:

"WardLocation

21Lane system bounded by Goodwood Avenue, Dufferin Street, Ascot Avenue and Boon Avenue, as shown on Drawing No. 421F-5180.

Installation:

21Lane system bounded by Goodwood Avenue, Dufferin Street Ascot Avenue and Boon Avenue, as shown on Drawing No. 421F-5351."

Clause No. 50-"Portlands Industrial District Ideas Workshop".

The Clause was amended by striking out the recommendations of the Toronto Community Council, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"It is recommended that:

(1)a Portlands Community Forum, based upon the Forum referenced in the Clause and with even broader representation, be brought into being, meet on appropriate locations and become a central vehicle for the City and Port Authority consultation processes regarding the Part II Plan;

(2)the draft Letters Patent for the Port Authority be referred to the Mayor's Committee on the Portlands for consideration; and

(3)Members of Council and staff of Urban Planning and Development Services pursue the 'next steps' which emerged from the forum through the Part II process and the Mayor's Committee on Matters Relating to the Toronto Port Authority, as appropriate."

REPORT NO. 6 OF THE STRIKING COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1-"Appointment of Members of Council to Standing and Other Committees of Council, Various Boards and Special Purpose Bodies".

The Clause was amended by:

(1)deleting from Recommendation No. (4) of the Striking Committee the name "Cho, R.", and waiving the provisions of the Council Procedural By-law respecting the composition of the Community Services Committee to decrease the membership of the Committee from 11Members to 10Members in order to give effect thereto, so that Recommendation No. (4) shall now read as follows:

"(4)Community Services Committee:

(10 Members of Council to be appointed)

(The Mayor is a Member ex-officio)

Chow, O.

Duguid, B.

Gardner, N.

Jones, I.

Kelly, N.

Korwin-Kuczynski, C.

Li Preti, P.

Mihevc, J.

Prue, M.

Walker, M.";

(2)adding to Recommendation No. (5) of the Striking Committee the names "Cho, R." and "Tzekas,M.", and waiving the provisions of the Council Procedural By-law respecting the composition of the Economic Development and Parks Committee to increase the membership of the Committee from 11Members to 12Members in order to give effect thereto, so that Recommendation No. (5) shall now read as follows:

"(5)Economic Development and Parks Committee:

(12 Members of Council to be appointed)

(The Mayor is a Member ex-officio)

Ashton, B.

Brown, E.

Cho, R.

Faubert, F.

Feldman, M.

Giansante, M.

King, J.

Mammoliti, G.

Pitfield, J.

Silva, M.

Shaw, S.

Tzekas, M.";

(3)deleting from Recommendation No. (7) of the Striking Committee the name "Tzekas, M.", and waiving the provisions of the Council Procedural By-law respecting the composition of the Works Committee to decrease the membership of the Committee from 10Members to 9Members in order to give effect thereto, so that Recommendation No. (7) shall now read as follows:

"(7)Works Committee:

(9 Members of Council to be appointed)

(The Mayor is a Member ex-officio)

Bossons, I.

Davis, R.

Disero, B.

Fotinos, D.

Layton, J.

Saundercook, B.

Sgro, J.

Shiner, D.

Sinclair, B.";

(4)amending Recommendation No. (10) of the Striking Committee to provide that the Nominating Committee membership include Councillor Sandra Bussin as the Mayor's designate as Chair of the Committee, and Councillor Mario Silva as a Committee Member, so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(10)Nominating Committee:

(Membership includes up to eight Members of Council including the Mayor, or the Mayor's designate, as Chair.)

The Striking Committee reports that the following Member of Council has been appointed as the Mayor's designate as Chair of the Committee:

Bussin, S.

and the Striking Committee recommends that the following 7 Members of Council be appointed to the Nominating Committee:

Davis, R.

Li Preti, P.

Mihevc, J.

Minnan-Wong, D.

Moeser, R.

Nunziata, F.

Silva, M.";

(5)deleting from the first portion of Recommendation No. (16a) of the Striking Committee the name "Berger, M.", and inserting in lieu thereof the name "Augimeri, M.", so that such portion shall now read as follows:

"(16a)Hummingbird Performing Arts Centre Corporation, Board of Directors:

(3 Members of Council to be appointed for a 3-year term of office from the date of their respective appointments, in accordance with subsection 9 (2) of the Hummingbird Performing Arts Centre Corporation Act, 1998)

The Striking Committee recommends that the following Members of Council be appointed to the new Hummingbird Performing Arts Centre Corporation, Board of Directors:

Augimeri, M.

Bussin, S.

Johnston, A.";

(6)deleting from Recommendation No. (22) of the Striking Committee the name "Silva,M." and inserting in lieu thereof the name "Giansante, M.", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(22)Toronto Arts Council:

(5 Members of Council to be appointed)

Bussin, S.

Giansante, M.

Mihevc, J.

Prue, M.

Tzekas, M.";

(7)striking out and referring the following Recommendations Nos. (34) and (35) of the Striking Committee back to the Striking Committee for further consideration, together with the report dated May 10, 1999, from the City Solicitor:

"(34)Catholic Children's Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto, Board of Directors:

(2 Members of Council to be appointed)

Cho, R.

Mihevc, J.

(35)Children's Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto, Board of Directors:

(4 Members of Council to be appointed)

Chow, O.

McConnell, P.

Prue, M.

Sinclair, B."; and

(8)adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a)the City Clerk be requested to contact the Ontario Social Development Council to determine whether this organization wishes to continue to have a Member of City Council serve on its Board of Directors;

(b)the following motion be referred to the Nominating Committee:

Moved by Councillor Brown:

'WHEREAS a provision in the mandate of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Noise Management Committee (GTAANMC) provides a represented municipality the opportunity to appoint an alternate for each voting member; and

WHEREAS that alternate member does not have to be a Member of Council; and

WHEREAS the meetings of the GTAANMC are often in conflict with meetings of Council and Council's Standing Committees; and

WHEREAS it is imperative that the City of Toronto be represented by people who are both knowledgeable about developing noise technology and the impact on local communities of all forms of airport related noises;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council representatives on the GTAANMC be requested to recommend to Council an alternate to assume their position when they are unable to attend;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the alternate for Councillor Brown be Mr. John Trembath.'; and

(c)Council extend its appreciation to the Members of the Striking Committee for their diligent efforts and hours of work involved in consolidating their recommendations to Council on the appointments for the balance of the term of Council."

NOTICES OF MOTIONS APPEARING UNDER ITEM I

(1)Moved by:Councillor Cho

Seconded by:Councillor Altobello

"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Transportation staff be requested to undertake a City-wide parking study to meet the community needs and come up with a 'Harmonized Parking Policy for Street Parking' within the next six months;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be requested to prepare a report for submission to Scarborough Community Council that would describe a process to allow for the introduction of permit parking in the area bounded by Brimley Road, Pickering Town Line, Steeles Avenue and Highway No. 401."

Disposition:The Motion was referred to the Planning and Transportation Committee.

(2)Moved by:Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski

Seconded by:Councillor Pitfield

"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council establish a Special Committee to develop a public education campaign outlining the impacts of provincial downloading on the City of Toronto, in order to ensure that this becomes a key election issue;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Special Committee be supported by appropriate City staff."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS APPEARING UNDER ITEM J

(1)Moved by:Councillor Pantalone

Seconded by:Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski

"WHEREAS the joint meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee and the Urban Environment and Development Committee scheduled for May 3, 1999, did not convene because of lack of quorum to begin the meeting; and

WHEREAS 11 members of the two committees were present at the time of the quorum call; and

WHEREAS Section 116(3) of By-law No. 23-1998, being a by-law 'To Govern the Proceedings of the Council and Committees thereof', states that quorum for a joint meeting is a majority of the combined number of Members of both Committees which, in the case of the joint meeting referred to above, would require 12 members to convene the meeting; and

WHEREAS Section 113 of By-law No. 23-1998 states that a quorum of a Committee of Council shall be one-half of the Members of the Committee; and

WHEREAS, for consistency purposes, the quorum requirements for Committees of Council and Joint Meetings of Committees of Council should be the same;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No. 23-1998, being a by-law 'To Govern the Proceedings of the Council and Committees thereof', as amended, be further amended by deleting subsection 116(3) and substituting the following:

'(3)A quorum for a joint meeting pursuant to this section shall be one-half of the combined number of Members of both of the Committees involved, and the Mayor, if present, shall be counted as one member for such purposes.';

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT notice, as required in accordance with Section 134 of By-law No. 23-1998, be given at this meeting of Council to amend Council Procedural By-law No. 23-1998 and authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, subject to deleting the first Operative Paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law No.23-1998, being a by-law 'To Govern the Proceedings of the Council and Committees thereof', as amended, be further amended by deleting subsection 116(3) and substituting the following:

'(3)(a)A quorum for a joint meeting pursuant to this section shall be calculated on the basis of one-half of the combined Members of both Committees excluding ex-officio Members, unless Council decides otherwise; and

(b)ex-officio Members, when present, shall be counted in making such quorum.'"

(2)Moved by:Councillor Walker

Seconded by:Councillor Kinahan

"WHEREAS a Sub-Committee to Restore Rent Control made up of Councillors, tenants and appropriate City staff was established by City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, with a mandate to develop a strategy to restore rent control; and

WHEREAS Council directed that a preliminary report outlining the proposed Terms of Reference, Workplan and resource requirements be submitted to the Sub-Committee to Restore Rent Control for consideration at the joint meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee and the Urban Environment and Development Committee scheduled for May 3, 1999; and

WHEREAS the joint meeting referred to above did not convene because of a lack of quorum to begin the meeting; and

WHEREAS Council further directed the Sub-Committee to Restore Rent Control to report regularly through the Urban Environment and Development Committee and also permitted the Sub-Committee to report directly to City Council in emergency circumstances; and

WHEREAS the provincial government's new Tenant Protection Act has far reaching, serious implications for every tenant in the City of Toronto and across Ontario; and

WHEREAS it is anticipated that the Premier of the Province of Ontario will call an election within the next few weeks, after which point there will be no opportunity for legislative change until the next government is formed;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council give consideration to the recommendations of the Sub-Committee to Restore Rent Control embodied in the attached report (April 30, 1999) from the Chair, Council Sub-Committee to Restore Rent Control, and that such recommendations be adopted."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment, and in so doing, Council adopted the recommendation of the Sub-Committee to Restore Rent Control, embodied in the report dated April 30, 1999, from the Chair, Sub-Committee to Restore Rent Control, as amended by the Sub-Committee, viz.:

"It is recommended that:

(1)Council approve the proposed strategy for a campaign to restore rent control and direct the Council Sub-Committee to Restore Rent Control to administer this campaign;

(2)Council provide funding for the campaign in the amount of $58,000.00 through the Corporate Contingency fund; and

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

(3)Moved by:Councillor Pantalone and Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski

Seconded by:Mayor Lastman

"WHEREAS the joint meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee and the Urban Environment and Development Committee, scheduled for May3, 1999, was unable to formally convene due to lack of quorum; and

WHEREAS the Chairs of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee and Urban Environment and Development Committee agreed to hear the scheduled deputations from the general public; and

WHEREAS the Chairs of the Standing Committees and attending committee members agreed that the recommendations contained in the reports of the Commissioners of Community and Neighbourhood Services and Urban Planning and Development Services on the Policy Directions of the Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force be forwarded to the May 11, 12, and 13, 1999, meeting of Council; and

WHEREAS City Council on March 2, 3, and 4, 1999, adopted, in principle, the general directions outlined in the final report of the Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force; and

WHEREAS City Council has declared homelessness to be a national disaster and can play a leading role in responding to homelessness through the effective use of its planning and policy tools; and

WHEREAS the Commissioners of Community and Neighbourhood Services and Urban Planning and Development Services were directed by City Council to provide a policy response and implementation approach to the Task Force recommendations; and

WHEREAS City Council has already approved the financial commitments recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioners' reports do not have additional financial implications for the City's 1999 budget; and

WHEREAS the May 11, 12 and 13, 1999, is the last City Council meeting at which these reports could be adopted prior to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual conference of June 4 to 7, 1999, in Halifax, to be attended by the Mayor and FCM member Councillors; and

WHEREAS the FCM has established homelessness and affordable housing as a key agenda item for their annual meeting; and

WHEREAS the approval of the Commissioners' reports will reaffirm City Council's commitment to take action on homelessness and will lend critical support for the proposed FCM National Housing Policy Options Paper aimed at generating momentum for a national housing policy;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the recommendations contained in the attached reports of the Commissioners of Community and Neighbourhood Services and Urban Planning and Development Services on the Policy Directions of the Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force be adopted;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council consider the following motions proposed by attending committee members and request the appropriate Commissioners to report directly to this meeting of Council to provide a preliminary response to the motions:

(1)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, report on:

(a)the form of a by-law, similar to the former North York's Municipal Use By-law and the former City of Toronto's Section 11 Municipal Use By-law, which would accommodate affordable housing and emergency shelters in all parts of the new City;

(b)an extension of the City of Toronto's Rooming House By-law to other parts of the City; and

(c)recommendation No. (2) of the report (April 28, 1999) from Councillor Layton, Co-Chair, Advisory Committee on Homeless and Socially Isolated Persons:

'(2)the City adopt policies necessary to override existing zoning by-laws, across the amalgamated city, to ensure that new emergency shelter can be opened as needed.';

(2)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services report on:

(a)the feasibility of establishing an ongoing licence represented by a one-time fee, for future secondary accommodation that would guarantee the right of City of Toronto Building Inspectors to gain entry;

(3)the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services report on:

(a)the FCM National Housing Policy Options Paper for endorsement in principle by City Council;

(b)Recommendation No. 1(d) of the report (April 8, 1999) from the Commissioner of Community and Neighhourhood Services to include representation from the John Howard Society and the Elizabeth Fry Society;

(c)Recommendation No. (1) of the report (April 28, 1999) from Councillor Layton, Co-Chair, Advisory Committee on Homeless and Socially Isolated Persons:

(1)in the development of its response to the Task Force action plan, that the City of Toronto set housing targets that reflect the actual numbers of homeless people in the city to ensure we are not just 'treading water' but are significantly reducing the number of homeless people.;

(d)supporting the provision of rent supplement programs to be available only to people living in rent-controlled housing;

(e)a review of the City availing itself of any co-operative market units that may be available for providing additional affordable housing; and

(f)opportunities that may be available in zoned lands to provide a rent-to-own form of housing tenure for tenants within an existing City owned/operated rental building thereby making vacated units available to residents on waiting lists; and

(4)Recommendation No. (3) of the report (April 28, 1999) from Councillor Layton, Co-Chair, Advisory Committee on Homeless and Socially Isolated Persons be referred to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee for further consideration."

Disposition:

The Motion was adopted, subject to:

(1)deleting the first Operative Paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Operative Paragraph:

"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

(a)the report dated April 8, 1999, from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, entitled 'The Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force Final Report: Policy Directions Related to Community and Neighbourhood Services', be adopted, subject to amending Recommendation No. (2) by adding thereto the following new subsection:

'(2)(p)requesting the Mayor and/or his designate to write and/or meet with:

(i)the federal and provincial governments to provide capital funding for the creation of second suites in owner-occupied homes;

(ii)the federal government to consider relief on income tax for income from second suites in owner-occupied homes; and

(iii)the Province to ensure that the creation of second suites does not increase the CVA of residential properties in owner-occupied homes; and

directing the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services to take all action necessary to implement the foregoing, and requesting the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to include these initiatives in the National Policy Options Document;',

so that the recommendations embodied in such report shall now read as follows:

'It is recommended that:

(1)in keeping with the Task Force call for the City to exercise a leadership role in responding to the homeless crisis, that:

(a)the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services report back to the Community Services Committee, by fall 1999, on a proposed format for a municipal report card on homelessness;

(b)the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services meet with senior representatives in the Ministry of Community and Social Services to discuss expansion of the abused women's shelter system in Toronto (an estimated 380additional beds are required). As this type of expansion would take several years, the Commissioner should further request that the Province provide funding to community-based agencies to support abused women forced to use emergency shelters because of the shortfall in the abused women's system;

(c)the City actively pursue the Task Force recommendation to establish partnerships between youth shelters and landlords to create additional housing units for youth; and

(d)the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services convene a meeting with the Ontario Multi-Faith Council regarding the development of appropriate discharge protocols, including follow-up support, for people leaving correctional facilities;

(2)in recognition of the need for all three levels of government to take ownership of the problem of homelessness and responsibility for solving it, Council encourage the involvement of the other levels of government in areas that fall within their jurisdictions by:

(a)urging the Province to earmark funds from the transfer of federal monies for health and social services to a dedicated Homeless Health Fund to address the special needs of homeless persons;

(b)urging the federal government to designate a senior representative to work directly with the City of Toronto and representatives of Aboriginal organizations in Toronto to develop a culturally appropriate homeless strategy, building on the recommendations proposed by the Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force;

(c)urging the federal government to designate a senior representative to work directly with the City of Toronto and representatives of the immigrant and refugee service sector in Toronto to discuss the broad range of immigration and refugee policy and program issues at the municipal level, including those related to homelessness proposed by the Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force;

(d)urging the federal government to allow refugee claimants access to basic settlement services and to enhance access to and coverage of the Federal Interim Health Plan for refugee claimants;

(e)urging the federal government to provide capital funding for an additional shelter for refugees in Toronto;

(f)urging the Province to appoint senior representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services to work directly with the City of Toronto and its community partners to develop discharge protocols, including follow-up support, for all institutions who discharge people to no fixed address or to emergency shelters;

(g)urging the Province to ensure that the definitions of special need and eligibility for supportive housing are broad enough to include "hard-to-house" homeless people;

(h)urging the Province to maintain administration of the Support to Daily Living Program (representing approximately $3.0million for Toronto), in recognition of the provincial responsibility for supportive housing;

(i)urging the Province to expand Habitat Services by an additional 200 beds for the year 2000 and to provide full 80percent funding for this program;

(j)urging the Province to approve the funding proposal to expand the Breaking the Cycle program to include a new substance abuse treatment program for young mothers;

(k)welcoming the recent provincial announcement to make government-owned land available for housing and housing demonstration projects, and urging the Province to establish a process for working with the City to identify potential sites;

(l)urging the Province to support municipal affordable housing partnerships through measures such as capital grants/equity or a role in lending, where the Province does have existing capability;

(m)welcoming the recent provincial announcement on rent supplements, and urging the Province to consult with the City of Toronto on the design of the rent supplement program with a goal of immediate implementation;

(n)urging the federal government to identify specific government-owned sites for use as housing demonstration projects, in co-operation with the City;

(o)urging Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to enhance its housing partnership role by substantially increasing its support to new affordable housing through revised mortgage insurance policies and direct lending;

(p)requesting the Mayor and/or his designate to write to and/or meet with:

(i)the federal and provincial governments to provide capital funding for the creation of second suites in owner-occupied homes;

(ii)the federal government to consider relief on income tax for income from second suites in owner-occupied homes; and

(iii)the Province to ensure that the creation of second suites does not increase the CVA of residential properties in owner-occupied homes; and

directing the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services to take all action necessary to implement the foregoing, and requesting the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to include these initiatives in the National Policy Options Document;

(3)this report be forwarded to the new federal Minister of Homelessness and the provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Community and Social Services and the Minister of Health; and

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

(b)the report dated April 15, 1999, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, entitled 'The Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force Final Report: Recommendations and Policy Directions Related to Housing Policies of the Official Plan', be adopted, subject to deleting Recommendation No. (5) and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Recommendation No. (5):

'(5)(a)within 60 days, amend the City's planning documents to permit second suites as-of-right in all single and semi-detached houses, subject to appropriate building, fire and property standards being met and consistent with the approach taken in the 1994 provincial legislation;

(b)address the removal of unnecessary barriers to the creation of second suites, while maintaining the integrity of the building code, fire code and property standards;

(c)in conjunction with the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, report on ways to encourage homeowners to create second suites, including the feasibility, cost and possible source of funds for:

(i)a promotional campaign for homeowners;

(ii)education and support programs for small landlords; and

(iii)incentive programs (e.g.capital grants, interest free loans); and

the Federation of Canadian Municipalities be requested to include initiatives similar to the foregoing in the National Policy Options Document;',

so that the recommendations embodied in such report shall now read as follows:

'It is recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services:

(1)in consultation with the City Solicitor, be requested to meet with senior staff of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to seek legislative authority to provide the City of Toronto with enhanced demolition control powers consistent with the provisions of the former Rental Housing Protection Act (RHPA);

(2)be authorized, commencing immediately, to pursue contributions toward the provision of affordable housing pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act for increases in permitted height and/or density, with respect to the following situations:

(a)site-specific amendments to both the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws that are being approved for a specific development; and

(b)site-specific amendments to the Zoning By-law that are being approved and in which the appropriate Official Plan provisions for the implementation of Section 37 are already in place;

(3)be authorized to request that the Committee of Adjustment, when dealing with minor variance applications involving substantial increases in height and/or density, impose a condition under Section 45(9) of the Planning Act for a contribution toward affordable housing where the need for affordable housing is reasonably related to the variance applied for;

(4)deposit any cash contribution in lieu of affordable housing, secured through the implementation of Recommendations Nos. (2) and (3), to the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing;

(5)(a)within 60 days, amend the City's planning documents to permit second suites as-of-right in all single and semi-detached houses, subject to appropriate building, fire and property standards being met and consistent with the approach taken in the 1994 provincial legislation;

(b)address the removal of unnecessary barriers to the creation of second suites while maintaining the integrity of the building code, fire code and property standards;

(c)in conjunction with the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, report on ways to encourage homeowners to create second suites, including the feasibility, cost and possible source of funds for:

(i)a promotional campaign for homeowners;

(ii)education and support programs for small landlords; and

(iii)incentive programs (e.g.capital grants, interest free loans); and

the Federation of Canadian Municipalities be requested to include initiatives similar to the foregoing in the National Policy Options Document;

(6)consider as a high priority, in the preparation of a housing implementation plan as part of the Official Plan process, policies on urban intensification and the inclusion of affordable housing in new residential developments;

(7)consult with the heads of the appropriate Departments to prepare, implement and report on a plan to streamline development approvals which builds on current efforts and takes into consideration best practices;

(8)thoroughly review the current planning provisions and procedures respecting rooming houses and examine the opportunities for the provision of such housing City-wide in the context of a longer-term work plan in co-ordination with Buildings, Fire, Housing, Health and Legal staff; and

(9)the appropriate City Officials be authorized to undertake any necessary actions to give effect thereto.';

(c)the report dated May 7, 1999, from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, entitled 'Information Requests from the May3, 1999 Joint Meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee and the Urban Environment and Development Committee', embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that:

(1)Council endorse, in principle, the draft report of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Housing Policy Options Paper (as attached) and notify FCM of this support prior to its annual meeting on June 4, 1999; and

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

(d)the report dated May 7, 1999, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, entitled 'Process for By-law Amendments to Permit Affordable Housing, Emergency Shelters and Rooming Houses Across the City', be adopted, subject to amending the recommendation embodied therein by:

(1)inserting the words 'and other municipal housing uses' after the word 'shelters' in Part (a); and

(2)adding the following new Part (c):

'(c)the public consultation process to be followed to permit public input into the by-law amendments recommended in Parts (a) and (b), above, such report to be forwarded to Council through the Planning and Transportation Committee.',

so that the recommendations embodied in such report shall now read as follows:

'It is recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, report further to the Planning and Transportation Committee on:

(a)the form of a by-law, similar to the public use permissive exceptions in the former North York and Toronto Zoning By-laws, which would accommodate emergency shelters and other municipal housing uses in all parts of the new City;

(b)an extension of the former City of Toronto's Rooming House By-laws to other parts of the City; and

(c)the public consultation process to be followed to permit public input into the by-law amendments recommended in Parts (a) and (b), above, such report to be forwarded to Council, through the Planning and Transportation Committee.';

(e)the report dated May 10, 1999, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, entitled 'The Development of a Small Landlord Education Program, a Registration By-law and an Enforcement Strategy for Second Suites', embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that:

(1)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services report jointly to the Planning and Transportation Committee on the development of a small landlord education program;

(2)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the City Solicitor jointly report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on an implementation plan for the registration of second suites, including a draft by-law and outlining what resources may required, if any, to support this plan; and

(3)the appropriate City Officials be authorized to undertake any necessary actions to give effect thereto.';

(2)adopting Recommendation No. (4) embodied in the second Operative Paragraph, subject to adding thereto the words 'and Dr. Anne Golden be invited to address the Committee to outline the Task Force's rationale for a Housing Facilitator', so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

'(4)Recommendation No. (3) of the report (April 28, 1999) from Councillor Layton, Co-Chair, Advisory Committee on Homeless and Socially Isolated Persons, be referred to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee for further consideration, and Dr. Anne Golden be invited to address the Committee to outline the Task Force's rationale for a Housing Facilitator, viz.:

'(3)the City proceed immediately with hiring a Facilitator for Action on Homelessness, as recommended by the Mayor's Task Force, and that the Facilitator establish a formal link with the Advisory Committee on Homeless and Socially Isolated Persons to enable ongoing consultation with this community-based group on issues related to homelessness.'; and

(3)adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraphs:

'AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Councillor Feldman be requested to develop a plan that would ensure that Recommendation No. (2), Parts (a) to (p), embodied in the report dated April 8 1999, from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, as amended, are addressed;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, having regard that Section 37(1) of the Planning Act states that the Council of a local municipality may, in a by-law passed under Section 34, authorize increases in the height and density of development otherwise permitted by the by-law that will be permitted in return for the provisions of such facilities, services "OR MATTERS" as are set out in the by-law, the City Solicitor, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, be requested to submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on whether the term "MATTERS" in Section 37(1) of the Planning Act, can include agreements on tenant relocation and rental rates to be set by the Council in the event that bonuses have been given;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on the details regarding policies and mechanisms on the usage of Section 37 of the Planning Act to obtain funding for affordable housing;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the following motion be adopted:

'WHEREAS the Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force recommended that a "fast-track" eviction procedure be established at the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal, applying to tenants renting rooms or basement apartments in owner-occupied properties, in conjunction with the legalization of second suites; and

WHEREAS the Task Force noted that homeowners who rent out units in their homes are particularly vulnerable to problem tenants; and

WHEREAS the new Tenant Protection Act, while implementing a faster eviction process however, does not address the specific situation of homeowners with second suites; and

WHEREAS homeowners with second suites live with their tenants and, as a result, may experience difficulties which are different and more urgent than those experienced by landlords who do not live with their tenants;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services be requested to meet with representatives of the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to:

(a)establish a separate class for second suites which would recognize the different relationship which exists between the homeowner and tenant by implementing a streamlined process for applications to terminate tenancies; and

(b)discuss legislative changes which would permit the homeowner and tenant to sign a lease with terms and conditions which might not otherwise be permitted under the Tenant Protection Act, but which are reasonable given the distinct relationship between a homeowner and a tenant living in a second suite, and permit these conditions to be cause for termination of tenancy.';

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards, be requested to submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on mechanisms available to the City to differentiate between owner-occupied and absentee-landlord properties, with respect to enforcement and legalization of aspects pertaining to second suites;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the following motion be referred to the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services for report thereon to the Community Services Committee:

Moved by Councillor Moscoe:

'That Motion J(3) be amended by adding thereto the following Operative Paragraph:

"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the former City of Toronto provisions for licensing Rooming Houses, or other appropriate regulations, be extended to areas where Rooming Houses already exist in large numbers and where identified by City Planning officials in consultation with the Ward Councillors."';

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council express its appreciation to staff of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department and the Community and Neighbourhood Services Department for their exemplary work in this regard.'"

(4)Moved by:Councillor Adams

Seconded by:Councillor Ootes

"WHEREAS By-law No. 231-1999 provides for the levy and collection of taxes for the 1999 taxation year; and

WHEREAS O.Reg. 400/98 prescribed the tax rate for school purposes for property in the residential/farm and the multi-residential property classes as 0.46 per cent, and the tax rate for school purposes for property in the farmlands and managed forest property classes as 0.115 per cent; and

WHEREAS O.Reg. 307/99, filed by the Minister of Finance on May 5, 1999, amends O.Reg. 400/98 by prescribing for 1999 and subsequent years the lower tax rate for school purposes for property in the residential and multi-residential property classes of 0.414 per cent, and the lower tax rate for school purposes for property in the farmlands and managed forest property classes of 0.1035 per cent; and

WHEREAS By-law No. 231-1999 as enacted by Council on April 28, 1999, levied 1999 tax rates for school purposes for property in the residential, multi-residential, farmlands, and managed forest property classes in accordance with the rates prescribed for 1999 by O.Reg.400/98 prior to its amendment by O.Reg. 307/99; and

WHEREAS the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has submitted a report dated May 6, 1999, entitled '1999 Residential Education Tax Rates', outlining recommendations in this regard;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report dated May 6, 1999, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, be considered by Council at its meeting on May 11, 1999, and that such report be adopted."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, subject to adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraphs:

"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Minister of Finance to:

(1)move immediately to amend the Tenant Protection Act, to ensure that the benefit of the reduced education tax rate is passed on to tenants; and

(2)co-operate with the City of Toronto, and other municipalities, to determine a cost-effective method of notifying tenants of this reduction;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit a report to the Assessment and Tax Policy Task Force on the impact of this change on the tenant notification process, with a view to increasing the number of tenants who receive a rent reduction as a result of reduction in the education tax rate."

In adopting this Motion, as amended, Council also adopted the report dated May 6, 1999, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, embodying the following recommendations:

"It is recommended that:

(1)the education tax rates levied by By-law No. 231-1999 on properties in the residential/farm, multi-residential, farmlands and managed forests property classes be reduced in accordance with Ontario Regulation No. 307/99; and

(2)authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council to amend By-law No. 231-1999, in the form or substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached hereto."

(5)Moved by:Councillor Chow

Seconded by:Councillor Rae

"WHEREAS Spadina Avenue has a large number of accidents between streetcars and automobiles; and

WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission has approved a plan to erect temporary and permanent barriers to prevent unsafe turns into the path of streetcars; and

WHEREAS the Transportation Department is committed to installing these barriers; and

WHEREAS the plan to install such barriers was delayed because of an administrative misunderstanding and Council, by its adoption of Clause No. 19 of Report No. 5 of TheUrban Environment and Development Committee, as amended, in effect, did not authorize the project to proceed, which was not the intent of the amendment;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 19 of Report No. 5 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed '510 Spadina: Effects of Proposed Traffic Changes on Adjacent Neighbourhoods (Ward 24)', be re-opened for further consideration;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:

(1)the following recommendation of the Urban Environment and Development Committee be adopted, viz.:

"(1)the report (March 18, 1999) from the General Manager, Transportation Services be adopted subject to amending Recommendation (1) by amending the times 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to read '7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m, and 4:00 p.m.', so as to read:

'(1)contingent on approval of the recommendations from the Toronto Transit Commission to extend the installation of the barriers on Spadina Avenue across all of the remaining mid-block intersections, except Baldwin Street, the existing turn prohibitions, effective between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and 6:30p.m., Monday to Friday, and 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, at the intersections of Spadina Avenue and Clarence Square (north leg), Camden Street, Bulwer Street, Phoebe Street, Grange Avenue, Willison Square, Cecil Street, and Oxford Street, be extended to be in effect at all times;';

(2)temporary barriers be installed on Spadina Avenue to comply with the recommendation of the Toronto Transit Commission and they be removed upon the installation of the permanent barriers by December 1, 1999;

(3)the community be invited, with regard to streetscape, to comment on the design of the barriers;

(4)the streetscape design barriers be prepared at the same time as the design of the lanes or edge lines for bicycles; and

(5)the issue of the funding of permanent barriers be reported to the Budget Committee, in June 1999, as directed by the Budget Committee during its budget deliberations."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(6)Moved by:Councillor Duguid

Seconded by:Councillor Ashton

"WHEREAS City Council at its Special Meeting held on April 26, 27 and 28, 1999, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 8 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed '1999 Operating Budget', and in so doing, adopted the following recommendations pertaining to the remuneration paid to Members of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority:

'Council (EE):

(133)(a)the Council budget be adjusted by $16,000.00 to reflect recommended limitations to Toronto Conservation Authority remuneration;

(b)the by-law in respect to Councillors' salaries be changed to the normal set amount minus the amount received from ABCs and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;

(c)the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, through City Council, be requested to review their policy of per diem and mileage allowance to its Board Members and report back to the Budget Committee in that regard prior to the 2000 Operating Budget process;

(d)the Councillors' salary budget be adjusted in the event that the salary draw be reduced; and

(e)the by-law in respect to Councillors' salaries be changed to the normal set amount minus the amount received from Agencies Boards and Commissions and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and that it be done in a way so that it does not impact the Councillor's pension;

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (HH):

(140)the by-law in respect to Councillors' salaries be changed to the normal set amount minus the amount received from Agencies Boards and Commissions and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and that it be done in a way so that it does not impact the Councillor's pension;

(141)the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, through City Council, be requested to review its policy of per diem and mileage allowance to its Board Members and report back to the Budget Committee in that regard prior to the 2000 Operating Budget process; and

(142)the Councillors' salary budget be adjusted in the event that the salary draw be reduced;'; and

WHEREAS Council also requested the City Solicitor to submit a report to the Administration Committee on the legal implications of Recommendation No. (140);

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 8 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed '1999 Operating Budget', be re-opened for further consideration, only insofar as it pertains to the above recommendations;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Recommendations Nos. (133)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), and (140), (141) and (142) of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, and the additional request for a report from the City Solicitor be deleted."

Disposition:Having regard that the motion to waive notice did not carry, consideration of this Motion was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999.

(7)Moved by:Councillor Minnan-Wong

Seconded by:Councillor Chow

"WHEREAS the Task Force to Review the Taxi Industry recommended a $2.00 fare increase for evening cab rides; and

WHEREAS there have been recent objections and concerns raised by customers and the taxi-riding public; and

WHEREAS increasing cab fares in the evening may impose a hardship, particularly among women who need to use taxis late at night;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 13 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed 'Final Report of the Task Force to Review the Taxi Industry', be re-opened for further consideration, only insofar as it pertains to the Recommendation No.(46) of the Task Force, and that such Recommendation be deleted."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(8)Moved by:Councillor Ootes

Seconded by:Mayor Lastman

"WHEREAS the preservation and planting of trees enhancing Toronto's urban forest is a City asset, making the City of Toronto an even more attractive place to live, work and visit, as well as being a proven way of combatting environmental air pollution; and

WHEREAS it will be desirable to designate a Council member to, in 1999, identify as many possible locations for tree planting in the year 2000, as part of Toronto's millennium celebration;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council authorize the creation of the position of 'Tree Advocate' to identify as many publicly-owned locations as possible for tree planting (e.g. along transportation corridors);

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Councillor Joe Pantalone be appointed as the 'Tree Advocate';

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City staff, especially Parks, Transportation and Planning Officials, provide the necessary assistance in the accomplishment of this task so that a report can be submitted in October 1999."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(9)Moved by:Councillor Lindsay Luby

Seconded by:Councillor Bussin

"WHEREAS Canada's Walk of Fame received a grant of $25,000.00 from the 1998 Grants Contingency Fund, and has again requested $25,000.00 in financial support from the City of Toronto through the 1999 Grants Contingency Fund;

WHEREAS there is no appropriate source of funding for Canada's Walk of Fame, which honours Canadians, past and present, who have contributed to society through the arts, culture, entertainment and sports;

WHEREAS the Grants Contingency Fund was not set up as an annual funding source for returning applicants as is common practice with other City Grant Programs,

WHEREAS the Municipal Grants Review Committee on May 10, 1999, had before it the attached report (May 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting the aforementioned funding request, and directed that:

(1)the Chair be requested to submit this funding request directly to Council for consideration at its meeting on May 11, 1999, having regard that the stars are to be installed on May 27, 1999; and

(2)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report directly to Council for its meeting on May 11, 1999, on providing for the installation of the Canada's Walk of Fame sidewalk stars along Simcoe Street, in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the organization and the former City of Toronto; the funds for which to be provided from the Works and Emergency Services Department budget;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be directed to provide for the installation of the Canada's Walk of Fame sidewalk stars along Simcoe Street, the funds for which to be provided from the Works and Emergency Services Department's budget for sidewalks;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report to the Works Committee on funding for this program in future years."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, subject to amending the first Operative Paragraph by adding thereto the words "up to a maximum of $15,000.00", so that such Operative Paragraph shall now read as follows:

"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be directed to provide for the installation of the Canada's Walk of Fame sidewalk stars along Simcoe Street, the funds for which to be provided from the Works and Emergency Services Department's budget for sidewalks, up to a maximum of $15,000.00;".

(10)Moved by:Councillor Augimeri

Seconded by:Mayor Lastman

"WHEREAS the appropriation of $3.5 million originally recommended for the Jane-Finch Streetscape Project was scaled back by the Budget Committee to $850,000.00; and

WHEREAS the Budget Committee directed that of the $850,000.00, $418,000.00 was to be directed towards traffic safety improvements in 1999, and $432,000.00 towards lighting improvements for 2000; and

WHEREAS the former Metropolitan Toronto Council had identified Jane-Finch as the highest risk intersection, having the highest number of reported accidents in 1994; and

WHEREAS the former Metropolitan Toronto began to invest substantial resources towards safety improvements at Jane-Finch - $500,000.00 for road works, and over $200,000.00 for three additional traffic signals (at Finch/Yorkgate in 1989; at Finch/ east of Tobermory in 1996; and at Jane/north of Shoreham in 1996); and

WHEREAS the recently updated list of high risk intersections shows that the intersection is operating more safely and City of Toronto Transportation staff attribute the improvement to these investments, yet there remains much more to be done to ensure that the intersection is safe; and

WHEREAS the Metropolitan Toronto Police had identified the intersection's safety problem as being one of poor engineering and not, as had been previously thought, one of enforcement; and

WHEREAS the Police, under the auspices of the Staff Inspector of North Traffic Division, recommended the extension of existing medians at the intersection and the installation of medians where they do not currently exist, as a solution to the safety problem at the Jane/Finch intersection; and

WHEREAS the joint report dated May 5, 1999, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services [Communication No. 18 for consideration with Clause No. 4 of Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee] states that in order to 'avoid throw-away costs' that 'proceeding with the installation of pedestrian scale lighting this year . . . would allow Transportation Services staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the physical and operational characteristics of the Jane/Finch intersection and vicinity and to report further during the 2000 Capital Budget cycle . . .';

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 3 of Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed '1999-2003 Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Program', be re-opened for further consideration, insofar as it concerns the order of the work to be done on the Jane Finch Streetscape Project;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the schedule of improvements to the Jane/Finch intersection be so re-ordered to permit lighting improvements to proceed in 1999;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, be requested to submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee, during the 2000 Budget process, on the estimated cost of installing appropriate medians at all four legs of the Jane/Finch intersection;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff conduct community consultations with local community stakeholders with respect to the design and nature of these medians; and that these medians conform as much as possible with the description forwarded by the local Police."

Disposition:Council considered this Motion with Clause No. 4 of Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed "Jane and Finch Streetscape Project (Black Creek - Ward 7)".

(11)Moved by:Councillor Layton

Seconded by:Councillor Fotinos

"WHEREAS the vast majority of social assistance recipients are tenants and move often because of their financial situation; and

WHEREAS there is a brand new electoral system that has eliminated door-to-door enumeration; and

WHEREAS in the last municipal election (which used a provincial voters' list), a large number of eligible voters were left off the list; and

WHEREAS the municipality of London recently included a notice with their social assistance cheques explaining how to register to vote in order to exercise their democratic rights;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto communicate, through its monthly social assistance payments, a notice on how to register to vote in this upcoming provincial election."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(12)Moved by:Councillor Moscoe

Seconded by:Councillor Davis

"WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission considered a report, entitled 'Exhibition Place/Ontario Place - Special Events Traffic Management Plan', at its meeting on May 5, 1999; and

WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission endorsed the Traffic Management Plan proposed by staff for the Benson and Hedges Symphony of Fire fireworks events and, in principle, for the Canadian National Exhibition period; and

WHEREAS a 'transit first' traffic management strategy is the only means of effectively serving Exhibition Place/Ontario Place special events; and

WHEREAS the absence of such a plan for special events in the past has resulted in a complete breakdown of TTC service to this area; and

WHEREAS the lead time required to co-ordinate and implement such a traffic management plan in time for the first of the Benson and Hedges Symphony of Fire fireworks events, scheduled for June 19, 1999, does not allow for the normal Committee review process;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City of Toronto Council consider the recommendations of the Toronto Transit Commission embodied in the communication dated May 6, 1999 from the Interim General Secretary, TTC and such recommendations be adopted viz.:

'(3)City of Toronto Council be requested to direct the General Manager - Transportation Services, to coordinate the implementation of the Exhibition Place/Ontario Place - Special Events Traffic Management Plan, beginning with the Benson and Hedges Symphony of Fire on June 19, 1999; and

(4)City of Toronto Council be requested to provide funding in the amount of $25,000 to pay for part of the costs of paid-duty Police Officers associated with the Exhibition Place/Ontario Place - Special Events Traffic Management Plan.';

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto, if required."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, subject to:

(1)deleting Recommendation No.(4) of the Toronto Transit Commission embodied in the first Operative Paragraph, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(4)the special event sponsor be requested to pay the costs of paid-duty Police Officers associated with the Exhibition Place/Ontario Place - Special Events Traffic Management Plan."; and

(2)adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraph:

"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:

(a)all regulations pertaining to Bathurst Street apply only to that portion south of Queen Street West;

(b)all regulations pertaining to Dufferin Street apply only to that portion south of the private properties immediately south of Springhurst Avenue; and

(c)all references to the Canadian National Exhibition be referred to a process involving the Toronto Transit Commission, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Toronto Police Service, the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place and the Members of Council for Wards 19 and 20 for report thereon to the Planning and Transportation Committee for its meeting to be held on June 14, 1999."

(13)Moved by:Councillor Pantalone

Seconded by:Mayor Lastman

"WHEREAS the Metro International Caravan is an important multicultural festival activity within the City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS the Metro International Caravan is an enriching event, providing the community with many opportunities for cultural retention and sharing; and

WHEREAS the Metro International Caravan is seeking, on behalf of its participating pavilions, special occasion permits under the Community Festival section of the Ontario Liquor Licence Act; and

WHEREAS pursuant to Section 40 of the Regulations of the Ontario Liquor Licence Act, an application for a special occasion permit for an event that is a community festival must be accompanied by a Resolution approving an event as a community festival made by the local Council for the Municipality in which the event is to occur;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Toronto deem the Metro International Caravan event to be a community festival."

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

"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council grant prior approval to declare the Metro International Caravan event a community festival for the year 2000."

(14)Moved by:Councillor Flint

Seconded by:Councillor Miller

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, established a Council Reference Group to assist in the development of a new Official Plan for the City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS Councillor Pantalone, in his capacity as Chair of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, has served as Chair of the Council Reference Group; and

WHEREAS it is important to maintain continuity on the Reference Group as the new Plan is developed and the work program unfolds; and

WHEREAS a new Chair of the Urban Environment and Development Committee (Planning and Transportation Committee) will be selected by Council at its meeting on May 11, 1999;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 3 of The Striking Committee, headed 'Appointments to Official Plan Council Reference Group', be re-opened for further consideration, only insofar as it pertains to the composition of the Official Plan Reference Group;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Councillor Pantalone be added to the membership of the Council Reference Group and that the Chair be selected by the Members of the Council Reference Group from among themselves."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(15)Moved by:Councillor Miller

Seconded by:Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski

"WHEREAS the Whelan's Gate Restaurant and the Bloor By The Park BIA will hold Street Festivals on May 15, 1999, and June 12, 1999, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., respectively; and

WHEREAS the Whelan's Gate Restaurant and the Bloor By The Park BIA have requested that the liquor licence of the relevant businesses be extended for these individual days and times only on the sidewalk and boulevard café immediately outside 1663 Bloor Street West for the May 15, 1999 party, and in the same area but also including additionally the eastbound curb lane only of Bloor Street West, from Indian Road to Alhambra Avenue - approximately 200 lineal feet for the June 12, 1999 party; and

WHEREAS we, as Ward Councillors, have received this formal request from the Bloor By The Park BIA;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council advise the Licensing and Registration Department of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the request for a extension of a liquor licence by the Whelan's Gate Restaurant and by the Bloor By The Park BIA, respectively, is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality, and request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to approve the applications."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(16)Moved by:Councillor Silva

Seconded by:Councillor Disero

"WHEREAS given the negative impact of current value assessment (CVA) on small retailing when CVA is fully implemented in 2001; and

WHEREAS prior to 1998, BIA levies were treated in a manner similar to the business tax, and levied against the business tenant rather than the property owner, and given that BIA levies are now a realty tax of the property owner, rather than a tax of the occupant and are calculated on the total current value assessment for the commercial portion of the property, and, under the current system (CVA), most small retail properties have experienced large tax increases, resulting in serious financial hardship to individual commercial property owners;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Resolution which was passed by the Bloorcourt Business Improvement Area at its meeting held on May 4, 1999, be endorsed by City Council:

'That the leaders of the Ontario Political Parties be asked to guarantee the following, if elected:

(1)the existing 2.4 percent cap on small retailing will be extended beyond the year 2001;

(2)the required legislative changes will be made to cap BIA levies 2.4 percent; and

(3)this request will be dealt with in a responsible, expeditious and effective manner."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, subject to deleting Recommendation No.(1) of the Resolution of the Bloorcourt Business Improvement Area embodied in the Operative Paragraph, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(1)that protection mechanisms for small retail such as assessment related caps, a separate class, or other mechanisms, be available to municipalities beyond the year 2001;".

(17)Moved by:Councillor Adams

Seconded by:Councillor Rae

"WHEREAS the Council of the former City of Toronto passed By-law No. 1996-0310 (the'By-law') on June 10, 1996, amending the General Zoning By-law by deleting, as a permitted use, a 'place of amusement', on lands in the vicinity of Davenport Road and Yonge Street, more particularly described in the By-law; and

WHEREAS two property owners affected by the By-law appealed its passage; and

WHEREAS one of those two appellants has sold the affected property it owned and is no longer interested in this matter; and

WHEREAS the remaining appellant, Wittington Properties Limited ('Wittington'), owns 21 Scollard Street; and

WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board has scheduled a hearing of the Wittington appeal for May 28, 1999, before the next meetings of Toronto Community Council and City Council; and

WHEREAS Wittington has proposed to settle the appeal on the basis that the By-law would be amended to permit, only at 21 Scollard Street, a list of uses falling within the definition of 'place of amusement', but not including a billiard or pool room; and

WHEREAS the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services has advised that she can support a settlement on that basis;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor and Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be authorized to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled for May 28, 1999, in support of a settlement of the appeal of former City of Toronto By-law No. 1996-0310 by Wittington Properties Limited on the basis that:

(a)the By-law will be approved to apply fully to all affected properties except 21Scollard Street; and

(b)an exception to the By-law will be created by amendment to permit at 21 Scollard Street a list of uses falling within the definition of 'place of amusement', but not including a billiard or pool room."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(18)Moved by:Councillor Mihevc

Seconded by:Councillor Bossons

"WHEREAS the Works and Emergency Services 1999 Capital Sidewalk Reconstruction Programme includes the reconstruction of sidewalks and curbs on St. Clair Avenue West, from Christie Street to Bathurst Street; and

WHEREAS this work provides an opportunity to enhance the pedestrian environment by providing 'buildouts' of the St. Clair Avenue sidewalks on the north side at its intersections with Pinewood Avenue, Kenwood Avenue, Raglan Avenue and Wychwood Avenue; and

WHEREAS staff of the Works and Emergency Services Department advise this work can be done cost-effectively in conjunction with the planned reconstruction, with minimal impact on traffic operations or legal parking; and

WHEREAS the resultant pavement narrowings constitute a highway alteration pursuant to the Municipal Act requiring that Council's intent to pass a by-law to give effect thereto must be advertised for four consecutive weeks and be subject to the hearing of deputations; and

WHEREAS the construction will be commencing at these locations very shortly and time is of the essence to initiate this formal public advisory and consultation process;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following recommendations be adopted:

(1)approval be given to realign the intersections of St. Clair Avenue West with Pinewood Avenue, Kenwood Avenue, Raglan Avenue and Wychwood Avenue, in conjunction with the scheduled reconstruction described as follows:

(a)the narrowing and realignment of the pavement from a width of 7.3 metres to a width varying from 5.5 metres to 7.3 metres on the east side of Pinewood Avenue from St. Clair Avenue West, to a point 13.0 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No.SK-2219, dated May, 1999;

(b)the narrowing and realignment of the pavement from a width of 8.5 metres to a width varying from 6.0 metres to 8.5 metres on the east side of Kenwood Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West, to a point 13.0 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No.SK-2220, dated May, 1999;

(c)the narrowing and realignment of the pavement from a width of 8.5 metres to a width of varying from 6.0 metres to 8.5 metres on the east side of Raglan Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West, to a point 13.0 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No.SK-2221, dated May, 1999; and

(d)the narrowing and realignment of the pavement from a width of 7.3 metres to a width varying from 6.0 metres to 7.3 metres on the west side of Wychwood Avenue from St. Clair Avenue West to a point 11.0 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. SK-2222, dated May, 1999;

(2)the City Clerk and the City Solicitor be requested to carry out the necessary statutory advertising such that the required public hearing of the draft by-law to give effect to the proposed highway alterations referred to in Recommendation No. (1) be considered at the June 23, 1999, meeting of the Toronto Community Council; and

(3)the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(19)Moved by:Councillor Saundercook

Seconded by:Councillor Layton

"WHEREAS Earth Day was on April 22, 1999; and

WHEREAS Earthday Canada has been a long time supporter of Earth Day and of promoting environmental awareness in the City of Toronto and across Canada; and

WHEREAS Earthday Canada, begun in 1990, is a registered charity with a broad range of support from major Canadian corporations, foundations and citizens; and

WHEREAS Earthday Canada has been involved in promoting environmental initiatives through educational materials to schools; and

WHEREAS Earthday Canada has been engaged in an educational campaign called the 'Middle R' program which outlines the usefulness of reuse as part of the 3Rs hierarchy; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto is a supporter of the 3Rs approach to waste management; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto, along with 268 other Ontario municipalities, formally support the deposit-return system, a form of reuse;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto indicate its support for Earthday Canada's 'The Middle R' program and its goal of educating students about reuse and that this be communicated to Earthday Canada."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(20)Moved by:Councillor Ashton

Seconded by:Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski

"WHEREAS City Council in January, 1998, in appointing Members of Council to the Toronto Transit Commission, also requested the Province of Ontario to enact legislation to reduce the term of office for appointments to the Toronto Transit Commission from three years to 18 months; and

WHEREAS Section 105(1) of the Council Procedure By-law states, in part as follows:

'105. (1)In the absence of a decision by the council to the contrary or to terminate an appointment, Members appointed by the Council to Committees, agencies, boards, commissions or other bodies,¼shall be for a period of eighteen (18) months, or the terms set out in such appointments, and until their successors are appointed unless otherwise provided by law'; and

WHEREAS City Council has attempted, wherever possible, to adhere to the 18-month term for Councillor appointments; and

WHEREAS regulation 214/96, issued under the Municipal Act, would allow Toronto City Council to make certain changes to local boards by by-law, including the term of office for members of the board; and

WHEREAS the recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice in considering the ward boundaries issue held that, in interpreting provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 1997, the general powers granted by the Municipal Act were available to the City of Toronto unless there was an express reservation or exception, and consequently legislation is not required to change the term of office of appointments to the Toronto Transit Commission;

NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council revise the term of office for the Members of Council appointed to the Toronto Transit Commission from 3 years to 18-months and that the term of office for those Members of Council appointed to the Toronto Transit Commission by City Council on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, be amended to expire on June 13, 1999, and until their successors are appointed;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council refer the matter of appointments to the Toronto Transit Commission to the Striking Committee, and that the Striking Committee hold a Special meeting, prior to the end of the June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, meeting of City Council, and submit its recommendations thereon directly to that meeting of Council;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT following approval of the foregoing recommendations, that Members of Council be requested to immediately notify the City Clerk if they are interested in being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT consistent with City Council Standing Committee appointments, a simple majority of Council be required to approve appointments to the Toronto Transit Commission;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT authority be granted for the introduction of any necessary bill in Council to give effect to the foregoing;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council give consideration to this motion in sufficient time at its June 9, 1999, meeting to permit the Striking Committee to hold such Special meeting and submit its recommendations for appointments to the Toronto Transit Commission for consideration at such meeting of City Council."

Disposition:Notice of the foregoing Motion was given to permit consideration at the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on June9,10and 11, 1999.

Councillor Sinclair gave notice of the following proposed amendment to Notice of Motion J(20) and requested that such amendment be brought forward to the next regular meeting of City Council for consideration with this Motion:

"That Notice of Motion J(20) be amended by:

(1)adding thereto the following new Recital:

'WHEREAS the inclusion of a citizen component in our key Agencies, Boards and Commissions has generally worked well over the years and has given these groups a better depth and balance, all to the benefit of the City of Toronto and its citizens;'; and

(2)adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraph:

'AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the appointees to the Toronto Transit Commission for the period commencing June 14, 1999, include citizens.' "

(21)Moved by:Councillor O'Brien

Seconded by:Councillor Berardinetti

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999:

(1)adopted the Recommendations of the Corporate Services Committee contained in the confidential communication (March 26, 1999) from the City Clerk, respecting the proposed acquisition of the 'Glen Eagles' site;

(2)received the confidential communication dated March 31, 1999, from the City Clerk, forwarding the recommendations of the Budget Committee in regard to the source of funds for the purchase price of the Glen Eagles site; and

(3)adopted the confidential report dated April 12, 1999, from the Chief Administrative Officer, the Toronto and Region and Conservation Authority, embodying the following recommendation:

'It is recommended that appropriate City staff be authorized and directed to explore the potential of satisfactory arrangements for servicing storm water from 45 Green Belt Drive in the City of Toronto, a property belonging to an associated company of the vendor, and report to the next meeting of Corporate Services Committee or, if necessary, to the next meeting of Council'; and

WHEREAS the appropriate City staff wish to report, as directed, on the results of its exploration of the issue of the potential for managing storm water from 45 Green Belt Drive, onto adjacent City-owned or managed parkland;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council give consideration to the recommendations of City staff embodied in the attached confidential report (May 12, 1999) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, entitled 'Acquisition of "Glen Eagles" Site Adjacent to the Rouge Park, Southeast Corner of Sheppard Avenue East and Twyn Rivers Drive (Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern)', and that such recommendations be adopted."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted, without amendment, and in so doing, Council adopted the confidential report dated May 12, 1999, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, embodying the following recommendations:

"It is recommended that:

(1)authorization be granted to provide an Acknowledgment and Undertaking relating to the installation on the subject City/Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) lands, of a storm water management system to service the lands located at 39 Green Belt Drive and 45Green Belt Drive (former City of North York), on the terms outlined herein and on such other terms as may be required by the Commissioners of Works & Emergency Services, Urban Planning and Development Services, and Economic Development, Culture and Tourism (the 'Commissioners') and otherwise to be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and

(2)the appropriate City and TRCA officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the execution of the appropriate easements for construction of the storm water management system and retention/detention pond."

ADDITIONAL ITEM CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNCIL

Council adopted the following proposal by the Mayor:

"WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4 1999, by its adoption, as amended, of Notice of Motion I(2) by Mayor Lastman, seconded by Councillor Balkissoon, adopted the following Resolution:

'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on a trial basis, for the next two regular meetings of City Council (tobe held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, and on May 11, 12 and 13, 1999), the dinner break be eliminated and the afternoon session be extended until 7:30 p.m., at which time Council will recess until the next morning.'; and

WHEREAS this trial has worked well, permitting Members of Council and staff to go home earlier and spend more time with their families; and

WHEREAS Members of Council have also been free to hold evening meetings in their communities; and

WHEREAS there is support among Members of Council and staff for the elimination of the dinner break on a permanent basis;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the dinner break be eliminated from the Council meeting schedule and the afternoon session be extended until 7:30 p.m. on the first and second days of a regular meeting of Council, at which time Council will recess until the next morning; and that the time of adjournment on the third day of meeting be extended from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with subsection 134(2) of the Council Procedural By-law, notice be given to amend said By-law and the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary Bill to be introduced in Council to give effect thereto."

CONDOLENCE MOTION

(1)Moved by:Councillor Pitfield

Seconded by:Councillor Prue

"WHEREAS the senseless shootings at W. R. Myers High School in Taber, Alberta, have shocked and saddened all Canadians; and

WHEREAS there has been a tragic loss of a life and serious injury to others in what is meant to be a safe and secure public facility;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of the Members of City Council and the citizens of Toronto, an expression of deepest sympathy to the people of Taber, Alberta, and our condolences to the family of the youth who lost his life in the shooting at W. R. Myers High School;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT our wishes for a speedy and full recovery also be conveyed to those who were wounded in this tragedy."

Disposition:The Motion was adopted unanimously.

Toronto, OntarioCity Clerk

May 18, 1999