BUDGET COMMITTEE

A G E N D A

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

PRESENTATION:

9:30 a.m.Councillor Ron Moeser

Chair, Office Consolidation Sub-Committee

(Ref: Item No. 1)

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS

1.PHASE 1 RENOVATIONS TO TORONTO CITY HALL - RECOMMENDED ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO OFFICE CONSOLIDATION SUB-COMMITTEE MOTIONS AND ADDITIONAL BUDGET REQUIREMENTS

(PRESENTATION ITEM)

Councillor Ron Moeser,

Chair, Office Consolidation Sub-Committee

Making a presentation regarding the status of renovations to City Hall.

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2.FEASIBILITY STUDY - PROPOSED

ETOBICOKE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

City Clerk

(January 27, 1999)

Advising that the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on January 26, 1999, referred the report (January 20, 1999) from the City Clerk, to the Budget Committee for consideration during the Operating Budget deliberations.

3.1999 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BUDGETS SUPPLEMENTARY

REPORT NO. 2 - LONG BRANCH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA

(WARD 2 - LAKESHORE-QUEENSWAY)

City Clerk

(April 27, 1999)

Advising that the Economic Development Committee on April 23, 1999, referred the report (April 19, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to the Budget Committee for information.

4.CAPITAL ACCOUNTS CLOSING

City Clerk

(April 19, 1999)

Advising that City Council, at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, struck out and referred back to the Budget Committee for further consideration Clause No.11 of Report No. 7 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed "Capital Accounts Closing"; and requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to again circulate to Members of Council the list of projects to be closed and/or transferred, in order that Members can indicate items of concern.

5.STREET TREE PLANTING APPLICATION - TORONTO ATMOSPHERIC FUND - WARD 10 (NORTH YORK CENTRE) AND WARD 12 (NORTH YORK SENECA HEIGHTS)

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(May 3, 1999)

Advising that the application to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to obtain funds to offset the request in the Capital Budget has been declined; and recommending that the Department proceed with the implementation of the project as originally set out in the 1999 Capital Works Program.

6.STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURAL PAVING REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Mr. A.J. Chocorlan

Interim General Secretary

Toronto Transit Commission

(May 6, 1999)

Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission on May 5, 1999, received the report (May5,1999), entitled "Standards for Structural Paving Rehabilitation Program", and directed that it be forwarded to the Budget Committee for information.

7.TRANSMITTAL OF EVALUATION OF THE LEASIDE NEIGHBOURHOOD BRANCH LIBRARY - CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECT

City Librarian

(May 10, 1999)

Advising that the Toronto Public Library Board on May 3, 1999, adopted the Leaside Neighbourhood Branch Library report from the City Librarian, wherein it is recommended that:

(1)the Board adopt Option (2) as outlined in the Parking Group report as the preferred option and convey this to the Budget Committee in May 1999, as requested; and

(2)the Board proceed to working drawings for the new building in 1999, funded by expending the balance of the 1999 capital allotment for the Leaside project estimated at $240,000.00.

8.TRANSMITTAL OF PROPOSED ST. JAMES TOWN BRANCH REPORT - CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECT

City Librarian

(May 10, 1999)

Advising that the Toronto Public Library Board on May 3, 1999, adopted the Proposed St.James Town Branch report from the City Librarian, wherein it is recommended that:

(1)the Board approve the report for transmittal to the Budget Committee; and

(2)the priority for the St. James Town Branch be determined based on the outcome of the Library Board's branch review and in conjunction with the results of the Parks and Recreation study.

9.MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

City Clerk

(May 6, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the background report, entitled "Election 2000", be received for information at this time;

(2)a copy of this report be circulated to all Members of Council; and

(3)the City Clerk be authorized to undertake consultations with Members of Council, and through focus groups consisting of candidates, voters and other stakeholders, on the issues and draft proposals contained in the report; and report on any necessary legislative amendments, policies and procedures to Council in July and December, 1999.

ANY OTHER MATTERS.