(a) Canadian Auto Workers (Caw) Campaigns To Keep Tariff On New Imports

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having referred the communication (February 12, 1998) from the Clerk of the City of Brampton to the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Committee for consideration and a report to Council:

(i) (February 12, 1998) from the Clerk of the City of Brampton requesting the City of Toronto to supports its resolution requesting the federal government to reverse its recent decision on auto parts and cease any action, legislative or otherwise, that would lead to the elimination of auto tariffs on vehicle assembly and fully commit to protect the principles of the auto pact.

(b) Resolution - Association Of Municipalities Of Ontario (AMO)

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the communication (February 3, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer of the District Municipality of Muskoka:

(i) (February 3, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer of the District Municipality of Muskoka, requesting endorsement of a resolution passed by the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka at its meeting on February 2, 1998, advising the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) that AMO does not and shall not represent the views or opinions of their municipality in negotiations with the Province of Ontario.

(c) Labour Relations Strategy

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received a confidential presentation given by Mr. Harold Ball, Director of Labour Relations, on a labour relations strategy.

(d) City of Toronto 1998 Capital Budget - North York Community Council (March 26, 1998)

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having referred the transmittal letter (April 1, 1998) from the Budget Committee to the Chief Administrative Officer for a report back to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on Terms of Reference for a complete review of fees and service levels throughout the new City of Toronto:

(i) (April 1, 1998) from the Budget Committee recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, and Council, that:

(1) the following recommendations of North York Council be endorsed:

(a) the establishment of a User Fee Task Force no later than the end of the next meeting of Council scheduled for April 16, 1998, and that it be mandated to deliver to Council for consideration at its meeting of October 1, 1998, recommendations on the user fee structure for the City of Toronto; and

(b) the appointment of Councillor Mammoliti as Chair of the Task Force; and

(2) the terms of reference for this User Fee Task Force be forwarded to the appropriate Standing Committee.

(e) Cities Of Tomorrow Forum

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the report (March 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, reporting as requested by City Council at its special meeting on February 12, 1998, on the actions taken by the former Metropolitan Chairman on holding a Constitutional Conference with the Cities of Vancouver and Montreal:

(i) (March 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, summarizing the actions taken by the former Metropolitan Chairman on holding a Constitutional Conference with the Cities of Vancouver and Montreal.

Respectfully submitted,

MAYOR MEL LASTMAN,

Chair

Toronto, April 7, 1998

Christine Dodds

Tel. (416) 392-7031