Other Items Considered by the Committee

(a)Fleet Management - Administrative Structures, Policies and Accountability Standards

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the report (September 4, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer and having requested the Chief Administrative Officer to submit to the Corporate Services Committee and Budget Committee, the KPMG Phases 1 and 2 consultants report; and to report on how the proposed administratiave structure and budget management systems promote accountability, budget control, and standards of usage.

(September 4, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer forwarding a report clarifying the existing and planned administrative structures, operating policies, and standards of accountability in relation to the acquisition and management of fleet within the City, and recommending that the foregoing report be received for information.

(b)Motion - Proposed Amendment to Procedural By-law Governing the Proceedings of Council

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having referred the transmittal letter (August 6, 1998) from the City Clerk to the City Clerk for report.

(August 6, 1998) from the City Clerk referring a motion by Councillor Nunziata from the July 29, 30 and 31, 1998, Council meeting for consideration by the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, which recommends that the Procedural By-law governing the proceedings of Council be amended to read as follows:

"Unless otherwise decided by Council, regular meetings of the Council shall begin at 9:30 a.m. on every fourth Tuesday, unless such a day shall be a public or civic holiday, in which case the Council shall meet at 9:30 a.m. on the Wednesday of the same week".

(c)Management Letter - Committee Of Management for McCormick Playground Arena

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Management Letter for the Committee of Management for McCormick Playground Arena.

(September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Audit Committee and recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that the report (June 24, 1998) from the City Auditor, forwarding the 1997 management letter and corresponding response relating to the audit of the financial statements of the Committee of Management for McCormick Playground Arena be received and forwarded to Council for information.

(d)Management Letter - Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan and Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Management Letter for the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan and Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund.

(September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Audit Committee and recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that the 1997 management letter attached to the report (August 5, 1998) from the City Auditor, and the corresponding response (August 31, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer relating to the audit of the accounts of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan and Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund of the Department of Finance, be received and forwarded to Council for information.

(e)Management Letter - Metropolitan Toronto Homes for the Aged Division - Year ended December 31, 1997

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Management Letter for the Metropolitan Toronto Homes for the Aged Division.

(September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Audit Committee and recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that the report (August 31, 1998) from the City Auditor, forwarding the 1997 management letter relating to the Metropolitan Toronto Homes for the Aged Division and the response (August 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, be received and forwarded to Council for information.

(f)Management Letter - Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company Limited - Year ended December 31, 1997

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Management Letter for the Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company Limited.

(September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Audit Committee and recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that the management letter of the Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company Limited dated May 15, 1998, for the year ended December 31, 1998, attached to the report (August 27, 1998) from the City Auditor and the response from the Board of Directors set out in the transmittal letter dated August 4, 1998 from the Corporate Secretary, be received and forwarded to Council for information.

(g)Management Letter - Exhibition Place

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Management Letter for Exhibition Place.

(September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Audit Committee and recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that the management letter dated March 13, 1998 relating to Exhibition Place for the year ended December 31, 1997, attached to the report (July 28, 1998) from the City Auditor, and the response (July 13, 1998) from Mr. Harris Hunter, Director of Finance and Ms. Dianne Young, Interim General Manager, Exhibition Place, be received and forwarded to Council for information.

(h)Management Letter - Audit of the Accounts of the former City of York

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and 1997 Management Letter for the former City of York.

(September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Audit Committee and recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that the communication (June 24, 1998) from KPMG Chartered Accountants forwarding the 1997 management letter relating to the audit of the financial statements of the former City of York be received and forwarded to Council for information.

(i)Financial Statements of The Kennedy Road Business Improvement Plan

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the 1997 Financial Statements of the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Plan.

Mayor Lastman declared an interest in this matter and advised that the nature of his interest was that his son is the President of the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area.

(September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Audit Committee and recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that the 1997 financial statements of the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Plan attached to the report (July 17, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be received and forwarded to Council for information.

(j)Sheppard Subway Project Cost Overruns

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having referred the transmittal letter (September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the recommendations of the Audit Committee respecting the Sheppard Subway Project Cost Overruns to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for report back to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on options for capital financing.

(September 14, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Audit Committee and recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee and City Council that the City Auditor be requested to review the management process relating to the Sheppard Subway and report in particular on the following:

(1)the agreement with Cadillac Fairview;

(2)the land acquisition process;

(3)the budgeting approval process; and

(4)the status of development levies.

(k)Metropolitan Toronto Coach Terminal Inc. - Financial Statements - Year Ended December 31, 1997

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the Auditor's Report and Financial Statements of the Metropolitan Toronto Coach Terminal Inc. and the confidential report (July 20, 1998) from the General Secretary, Metropolitan Toronto Coach Terminal Inc., respecting the Financial Statements.

(l)Collective Bargaining Advisory Panel

The Strategic Policies and Priorities reports having amended the confidental report (August 27, 1998) from the Executive Director of Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer, by adding Councillor Pantalone to the Advisory Panel and approved the report, as so amended.

(m)Sheppard Subway - Platform Edge Doors (PEDs) And Automatic Train Control (ATC)

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having received the transmittal letter (September 16, 1998) from the City Clerk.

(September 16, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the recommendation of the Budget Committee recommending to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee and Council that the report (July 16, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission be received.

(n)Subsidy Agreement - Toronto Harbour Commissioners

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having considered the confidential report (September 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, and having issued confidential instructions to the appropriate officials.

(o)Court Ordered Re-count In Scarborough Malvern - Ward 18

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having considered the confidential communication (September 23, 1998) from Councillor Balkissoon and having issued confidential instructions to the appropriate officials.

(p)Separation Program for Executive, Management and Excluded Staff

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having considered the confidental report (August 27, 1998) from the Executive Director of Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer, and having issued confidential instructions.

(q)Year 2000 Issue Liabilities and Insurance

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having considered the confidental report (September 7, 1998) from the City Solicitor, respecting the Year 2000 Issue Liabilities and Insurance, and having issued confidential instructions to officials.

(r)Extension of the Pavement and Construction of a Walkway to the South Side of Atlantic Avenue (Trinity-Niagara)

The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee reports having recommended to City Council the adoption of the recommendations of the Budget Committee embodied in the transmittal letter (September 23, 1998) from the City Clerk, and that such recommendation be considered with Clause 12 of Report No. 11 of the Toronto Community Council.

Respectfully submitted,

MAYOR LASTMAN,

Chair

Toronto, September 24, 1998

Ina Robinson

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