Other Items Considered by the Committee

(a)Fleet Vehicles Use and Toronto Police Services Vehicle Practices

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having requested the Chief Administrative Officer:

(1)to review administrative structures, policies, standards to meet the standards of accountability and operating requirements reflected in the recommendations in the transmittal letter (July 14, 1998) from the Budget Committee and report back to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee; and

(2)to report to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on the responsibility of staff, the Standing Committees and the Budget Committee in the day to day decision making process with respect to the disbursement of funds.

(July 14, 1998) from the Budget Committee recommending practices for all new vehicle and equipment purchases, leases and lease renewals by the Corporation, its Agencies, Boards and Commissions, (with the exception of the Toronto Transit Commission), and the Toronto Police Service.

(b)Amendment to Temporary Borrowing By-law

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the transmittal letter (July 14, 1998) from the Budget Committee with respect to an amendment to Temporary Borrowing By-law No. 12-1998.

(July 14, 1998) from the Budget Committee advising that it had received the report (July 13, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer outlining the rationale for the amendment to Temporary Borrowing By-law No. 12-1998 and outlining the repayment schedule for the Provincial loan approved by Council at its meeting on April 30, 1998.

(c) Auditor's Report and Financial Statements of the Homes for the Aged Interest Trust Fund for the Year Ended December 31, 1997

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and Financial Statements of the Homes for the Aged Interest Trust Fund for the year ended December 31, 1997:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 25, 1998) from the City Auditor and the Financial Statements of the Homes for the Aged Interest Trust Fund for the year ended December 31, 1997, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(d)Auditor's Report and Financial Statements of the Canadian National Exhibition for the Year Ended December 31, 1997

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and Financial Statements of the Canadian National Exhibition for the year ended December 31, 1997:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 25, 1998) from the City Auditor and the Financial Statements of the Canadian National Exhibition for the year ended December 31, 1997, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(e)Auditor's Report and Financial Statements of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame for the Year Ended December 31, 1997

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and Financial Statements of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame for the year ended December 31, 1997:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 25, 1998) from the City Auditor and the Financial Statements of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame for the year ended December 31, 1997, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(f)1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Transit Commission

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the 1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Transit Commission:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 17, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding from the Urban Environment and Development Committee the 1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Transit Commission, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(g)Repeal of Legislation - Appointment of City Auditor (Former City of Toronto)

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the transmittal letter (July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 25, 1998) from the City Auditor of the former City of Toronto closing out the Audit Department of the former City of Toronto and recognizing staff:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 25, 1998) from the City Auditor of the former City of Toronto, recording, as an historic event, the closing out of the Audit Department of the former City of Toronto, and recognizing the staff who have carried through to completion the audits of the 1997 financial statements of the former City of Toronto and all its local boards.

(h)1997 Financial Statements of the Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the 1997 Financial Statements of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 25, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(i)1997 Financial Statements of the City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation and the Toronto Historical Board

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the 1997 Financial Statements of The City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation and the Toronto Historical Board:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 26, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of The City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation and the Toronto Historical Board, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(j)1997 Financial Statements of Toronto Civic Employees Pension and Benefit Fund and Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the 1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Civic Employees Pension and Benefit Fund and Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 26, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Civic Employees Pension and Benefit Fund and Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(k)1997 Financial Statements of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Services Board Supplemental Pension Benefits Trust Fund, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund, the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Fund and the Board of Management of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the 1997 Financial Statements of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Services Board Supplemental Pension Benefits Trust Fund, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund, the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Fund and the Board of Management of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 26, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Services Board Supplemental Pension Benefits Trust Fund, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund, the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Fund and the Board of Management of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(l)1997 Financial Statements of Various Arenas and Community Centres

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the 1997 Financial Statements of various Arenas and Community Centres:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 26, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of the Committee of Management for the North Toronto Memorial Arena, Committee for the Scadding Court Community Centre, Committee of Management for the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre, Committee of Management for the McCormick Playground Arena, Board of Management for the Harbourfront Community Centre, Board of Management for the Ted Reeve Arena and Grounds, Board of Management of the 519 Church Street Community Centre, Board of Management for Community Centre 55, Board of Management for the Cecil Street Community Centre, Board of Management for the Ralph Thornton Community Centre, Committee of Management for Forest Hill Memorial Arena, Committee of Management for William H. Bolton Arena, Board of Management for the Central Eglinton Community Centre, Committee of Management for the George Bell Arena, Board of Management for the Greektown on the Danforth Business Improvement Area, and the Board of Management for the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(m)1997 Financial Statements of the Corporation of the City of Etobicoke, the Corporation of the City of York, the Corporation of the City of Scarborough, The Corporation of the City of Toronto, the Corporation of the City of North York, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Corporation of the Borough of East York

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the 1997 Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Etobicoke, The Corporation of the City of York, The Corporation of the City of Scarborough, The Corporation of the City of Toronto, The Corporation of the City of North York, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Corporation of the Borough of East York:

(July 8, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (June 26, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Etobicoke, The Corporation of the City of York, The Corporation of the City of Scarborough, The Corporation of the City of Toronto, The Corporation of the City of North York, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and The Corporation of the Borough of East York, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 7, 1998.

(n)1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners:

(July 21, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (July 15, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Harbour Commissioners, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 21, 1998.

(o)1997 Financial Statements of the Board of Management for 70Berkeley Street (Alumnae Theatre Company)

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Financial Statements for 70 Berkeley Street (Alumnae Theatre Company):

(July 21, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (July 15, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of the Board of Management for 70 Berkeley Street (Alumnae Theatre Company), copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 21, 1998.

(p)1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation:

(July 21, 1998) from the Audit Committee forwarding a report (July 14, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the 1997 Financial Statements of the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation, copies of which were forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Audit Committee meeting held on July 21, 1998.

(q)Paying Cash for Paid Duty Officers - Caribana

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the communication (July 7, 1998) from the Chairman of the Toronto Police Services Board:

(July 7, 1998) from the Chairman of the Toronto Police Services Board reporting, as requested on why Paid Duty Officers have to be paid up front in cash for Caribana.

(r)Social Housing Local Service Costs

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having approved, in principle, the joint report (July 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and having referred the said joint report to the Chief Administrative Officer with the request that he report back to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on the outcome of the negotiations with the Province:

(July 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, regarding social housing local service costs.

Respectfully submitted,

MAYOR MEL LASTMAN,

Chair

Toronto, July 24, 1998

Christine Dodds

Tel. (416) 392-7031