BUDGET COMMITTEE

A G E N D A

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

1.1999 CAPITAL BUDGET - WATER AND WASTEWATER

a.Water Pollution Control - 1999 - 2003 Capital Works Program

(Material was previously distributed by the Finance Department and forms part of the 1999 Capital Budget Binders.)

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(November 16, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the 1999-2003 Capital Works program for Water Pollution Control of $594.3 million as outlined in appendix A be received;

(2)the 1999 Capital Budget for Water Pollution Control consisting of 16 projects as recommended in Appendix A with a 1999 cash flow of $156.9 million, 2000 cash flow of $132.9 million, 2001 cash flow of $102.1 million, 2002 cash flow of $92.4 million, and 2003 cash flow of $110.0 million be approved;

(3)the General Manager, Water and Waste Water Division, jointly with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, provide the Budget committee, prior to the 1999 Capital Budget approval, a comprehensive status report concerning the financial implications of incorporation of the Year 2000 compliance project budget in the 1999 capital expenditure estimates for the Water Pollution Control operations; and,

(4)the General Manager, Water and Waste Water Division, provide to the Budget committee, as part of the capital works program for the year 2000-2004, a comprehensive status report concerning the current plant maintenance standards and practices, the impact of alternative service delivery options on maintenance cost and plant down time, and the impact of such down time on the firm capacity of the existing plant installations.

b.Water Services - 1999 - 2003 Capital Works Program

(Material was previously distributed by the Finance Department and forms part of the 1999 Capital Budget Binders.)

Chief Administrative Officer

(November 17, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the 1999 - 2003 Capital Works program of Water Services Division of $526.175 million as outlined in Appendix A and Appendix B be received;

(2)the 1999 capital Budget for Water Services consisting of 18 projects as recommended in Appendix A totalling $98.394 million consisting of 1999 cash flow of $78.171 million, 2000 cash flow of $13.803 million, 2001 cash flow of $6.2889 million, and 2002 cash flow of $131 thousand be approved;

(3)the 1999 Capital Budget for Water Services consisting of 70 sub-projects as recommended in Appendix B be approved;

(4)the Water Efficiency Study in the Engineering Studies Project be undertaken jointly with the Finance Department and such study include both wholesale and retail rate analysis;

(5)the funding for the Revenue Metering Study in the Engineering Studies Project ($55 thousand) be deferred until 2000, at which time a detailed business case can be prepared to accompany the request;

(6)for the Water Efficiency Project, although the Standing Committee has deferred consideration of the policy decision regarding Water Efficiency Kits, funding be maintained in the program pending a final Council decision in regards to the Universal Metering Program and the Water Efficiency Program;

(7)the McPherson, Davenport to Darnel Water Main ($3.338 million) in the Distribution System Improvements Project be retained in the program subject to the presentation of a revised business case;

(8)the expenditure for the Valve Chamber Cover Replacement Project be transferred to the 1999 operating budget;

(9)the total authorized funding for the Dufferin Water Main be rescinded to a level of $9 million;

(10)for the Water Main Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project:

(a)although a policy decision regarding the Universal Metering Program is still subject to Council approval, funding be retained in the estimates. Authorization to spend is however, contingent upon final Council approval; and

(b)as part of the Infrastructure needs Assessment activity included in this project, staff report back to Budget Committee regarding a long term plan addressing requirements, timing of expenditures, and funding implications; and

(11)the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer confirm amounts identified as future years' commitments and report back to the Budget Committee.

c.Basement Flooding Problems in the York Community

Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services

(September 14 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)funding in the amount of $300,000 be approved for construction of detention facilities on Commodore and Bowie Avenues in the York Community; and

(2)funds be transferred from an approved 1998 Capital Project in the York Community plus the Water Reserve, as follows:

$200,000 from Capital Project - Watermain Relining; and

$100,000 from Water Reserve Account No. 901-542.

d.Delivery of 1998/99 Downspout Disconnection Program

(DEFERRED FROM BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1998)

City Clerk

(November 4, 1998)

Forwarding the recommendation of the Works and Utilities Committee adopting the report (September 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, subject to amending Recommendation No. (5) to provide that students also be requested to include questions on blue boxes, trees, water kits and composters.

e.Proposed Environmental Initiatives - Reserve Account (York) for Inclusion with Downspout Disconnection Program (City Wide)

City Clerk

(November 23, 1998)

Forwarding for the information of the Budget Committee a request from the York Community Council that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services include in the notification process for the Downspout Disconnection Program (citywide), an enquiry of residents as to their interest in environmental initiatives such as tree planting, composters, and blue/grey boxes.

f.Western Beaches Storage Tunnel, Progress Report and Award of Phase II (Trinity-Niagara and High Park)

(DEFERRED FROM BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1998)

City Clerk

(November 4, 1998)

Forwarding the recommendations of the Works and Utilities Committee:

(1)to adopt the report (October 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and

(2)that Council commit to the resolution that no sewage may be transported from Etobicoke and the West Toronto area through the Western Beaches Storage Tunnel; and

further having directed that:

(1)the Storm Water Group:

(a)report to the Works and Utilities Committee at its meeting in January 1999 on specific initiatives regarding stormwater management; and

(b)provide regular oral status reports to the Works and Utilities Committee; and

(2)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services submit a report to the Works and Utilities Committee on the status of the next phase of the CSO retention program including development of the Railway Lands.

g.Sewer Odours - Berry Road Overflow Chamber - Humber Sanitary Tunk Swer (Ward 2)

(DEFERRED FROM BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1998)

City Clerk

(October 7, 1998)

Forwarding:

(1)the recommendations of the Works and Utilities Committee that the capital project to remove the gases and odours emanating into the surrounding neighbourhood from the Berry Road Overflow Chamber, at a cost of approximately $600,000.00, be a high priority item in the 1999 Water and Wastewater Services Capital Budget; and

(2)the report (September 17, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services regarding an odour problem related to the Humber Sanitary Trunk Sewers' Overflow Chamber located at Berry Road and Stephen Drive (Ward 2), which the Works and Utilities Committee received and forwards to the Budget Committee for its information.

DEPUTATION ITEMS

2.10:30 a.m.WHEEL-TRANS VEHICLE REPLACEMENT

(DEFERRED FROM BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1998)

a.Mr. Scott McArthur requesting to address the Budget Committee.

b.Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(November 17, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the gross request for Project 415-127 Wheel Trans Vehicle Replacements (Orion II) be approved as originally submitted with the TTC 1999-2003 capital request, based on the staggered delivery option, at a total gross cost of $27.5 million;

(2)the contributions from the Wheel Trans operating budget to this project be limited to the provision for vehicle replacement of $1.4 million as included in the approved 1998 operating budget for the TTC, with the addition of the projected operating savings resulting from the project, through future reserve contributions as set in the body of this report;

(3)a Wheel-Trans Vehicle Replacement reserve be established and funded from the provision for vehicle replacement included in the approved 1998 operating budget for the TTC and the future operating savings from the purchase of the new vehicles as per the schedule of contributions set in the body of this report; and

(4)the $0.7 million increase in the 1998 net capital requirement for the project be financed from the TTC Capital Subsidy Reserve Fund.

c.(i)City Clerk

(October 6, 1998)

Recommending the adoption of the following recommendations of the Urban Environment and Development Committee on October 5, 1998:

(1)additional project approval and financing of $10.1 million for City Project No.415, "127 Wheel-Trans Vehicle Replacements (Orion II)"; noting that such additional project approval and financing is required no later than October30, 1998, at which time the bids expire; and

(2)an increase of $800,000.00 in the 1998 Wheel-Trans Operating Budget, subject to successful negotiations between the Toronto Transit Commission and Overland Custom Coach Inc. regarding the delivery of 14 ELF low floor buses in 1998; and

requesting that the communication (October 5, 1998) from the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, be forwarded to the Budget Committee for consideration.

3.10:45 a.m.1999 FUNDING LEVELS FOR MUNICIPAL GRANTS PROGRAMS

Mr. Peter Clutterbuck, Community and Social Planning Council requesting to address the Budget Committee.

City Clerk

(November 20, 1998)

Forwarding the following recommendations of the Municipal Grants Review Committee from its meeting on November 20, 1998, to adopt option (a) in Recommendation No. (2), as amended, and Recommendations Nos. (3) to (5) contained in the report (November 10, 1998) of the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, viz:

"(2)the 1999 consolidated grants appropriation be maintained at the 1998 level, redirecting available funding within the 1998 grants appropriation based on Committee priorities to initiate levelling up/service enhancement in 1999;

(3)available funds in the 1998 consolidated grants budget be used to address one-time financial adjustments required in the AIDS Prevention grants programs up to $526,400.00;

(4)any remaining available funds in the 1998 consolidated grants budget after Recommendation No. (3) be used to address one-time financial adjustments required in the Arts and Culture grants program; and

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

4.11:00 a.m.TORONTO HARBOUR COMMISSION

Chief Administrative Officer

(December 8, 1998)

The Toronto Harbour Commission will make a presentation.

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

5.OFFICIAL PLAN - 1999 FUNDING ALLOCATION

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(December , 1998)

Recommending:

(1)that Council approve funding in the amount of $700,000 from Transition funding for the preparation of a new Official Plan (PUD-1 Urban Planning) for 1999;

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

6.CATCHMENT AREAS OF TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES

(DEFERRED FROM BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1998)

City Librarian

(November 18, 1998)

Recommending that the report (November 18, 1998) from the City Librarian, reporting on the standards which exist in the former municipalities relating to catchment (population per library) for Neighbourhood Libraries, be received for information.

7.HOMES FOR THE AGED - 1999 - 2003 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM

Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(November 26, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the site redevelopment project be approved as part of the 1999 - 2003 Capital Works program of the Homes for the Aged Division, with 1999 cash flow in the amount of $2.0 million.

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

8.TPS APPLICATION TO COMMUNITY POLICE PARTNERSHIPS (CPP) PROGRAM GRANT

Report to the Chairman and Members of the Police Services Board from the Chief of Police

(October 23, 1998)

Recommending that the Board ratify the Chairman's endorsement of the Community Police Partnerships (CPP) Program grant application.

9.SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 OPERATING BUDGET VARIANCE REPORT

a.Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(November 24, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)as a direct result of Provincial downloading adjustments, the Housing under-expenditures, to the extent of $10.5 million, be used to reduce the Transfer from the Transition Reserve Fund;

(2)one-time transition funding of approximately $7.9 million in Homes for the Aged, be transferred to a new reserve fund to be created for Homes for the Aged Capital; and

(3)to more accurately align budgets with the new reporting structures, the 1998 budget estimates be adjusted as reflected within the text of this report.

b.Surplus Analysis

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(December 1998)

(Report to be distributed prior to the meeting.)

10.HERITAGE TORONTO

Acting Managing Director

December 2, 1998

Recommending, that, as a result of delays in the implementation of a new city-wide structure for heritage, and cash-flow issues related to an additional pay period, payable within the calendar year 1998, the Budget Committee authorize a cash advance against a projected deficit in Heritage Toronto's Operating Budget of $354,400.

11.KEELE VALLEY LANDFILL SITE - FILLING OPTIONS

Presentation by the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services

ANY OTHER MATTERS.