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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENTS



Certified to be a true copy of amendments to:

Report No. 1 of The Administration Committee

Report No. 1 of The Community Services Committee

Report No. 7 of The Corporate Services Committee

Report No. 1 of The Economic Development and Parks Committee

Report No. 9 of The Economic Development Committee

Report No. 7 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee

Report No. 1 of The Planning and Transportation Committee

Report No. 1 of The Policy and Finance Committee

Report No. 2 of The Policy and Finance Committee

Report No. 1 of The Works Committee

Report No. 10 of The Works and Utilities Committee

Report No. 7 of The East York Community Council

Report No. 8 of The Etobicoke Community Council

Report No. 6 of The North York Community Council

Report No. 7 of The Scarborough Community Council

Report No. 8 of The Scarborough Community Council

Report No. 9 of The Toronto Community Council

Report No. 7 of The York Community Council

Report No. 5 of the Board of Health

Report No. 9 of The Striking Committee, and

Report No. 10 of The Striking Committee,

and Notices of Motions, as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held onJuly6, 7 and 8, 1999.

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "John Street Roundhouse - 222 Bremner Boulevard, TrizecHahn Corporation Proposal Report (Ward 24 - Downtown)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:



"It is further recommended that the report dated July 2, 1999, from the Chief Administrative Officer and Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'(1) the Phase I Rehabilitation and Reuse undertaking proceed; and

(2) prior to any further phases being undertaken, the matter be referred to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and other appropriate staff for a comprehensive business assessment, including a full review and report on all funds required and available funding opportunities.'"

Clause No. 6 - "Sale of Surplus Spadina Project Property at 42 Gloucester Grove (Ward28 - York Eglinton)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to:

(1) include, in the review of the property sale process currently being prepared for submission to the Administration Committee, detailed provisions to ensure that the Offer delivery process is not compromised when real estate brokers are utilized in the sale of City property; and

(2) ensure that a copy of all Offers received for the purchase of City-owned property be retained in the City's files."

Clause No. 12 - "The Jolly Miller, Lease - 3885 Yonge Street (Ward 9 - North York Centre South)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that, if an agreement is not reached with Prime Asset Management within three months' time, this matter be brought back to City Council, through the Administration Committee, for further consideration."



REPORT NO. 1 OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "Update on Shelter Capacity and Search for New Sites".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the report dated June 30, 1999, from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that:

(1) the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services be authorized to spend up to $150,000.00 from the Homeless Initiatives Fund on pilot projects to address emerging issues, including the need for outreach to homeless people living in downtown parks;

(2) the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services provide an update on the search for new sites to the September meeting of the Community Services Committee; and

(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.' "



REPORT NO. 7 OF THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "Administrative and Underwriting Services for Employee Benefits".



The Clause was struck out and referred to the Administration Committee for further consideration.

Council also adopted the following recommendations:

"It is recommended that:

(1) a working group, comprised of the following, be established to develop Terms of Reference and a process for the selection of a benefits carrier for City of Toronto employees:

- two Members of Council to be appointed by the Mayor;

- the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

- representatives from the office of the Chief Administrative Officer;

- one representative each from the following organizations:

- Local No. 79;

- Local No. 416;

- the City of Toronto Administrative, Professional and Supervisory Association, Incorporated (COTAPSAI); and

- the Toronto Firefighers' Association;

(2) the working group be requested to submit its report to the Administration Committee within three months' time; and

(3) in the interim, the existing benefits administration contracts continue."

Clause No. 2 - "Property Acquisition Request from L.A.C.A.C., W. J. Morrish Store, North-West Corner of Meadowvale Road and Kingston Road (Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek)".

The Clause was struck out and referred to the Policy and Finance Committee for further consideration, and further that:

(1) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer submit a report to the Policy and Finance Committee, for consideration therewith, on the funding options for this acquisition; and

(2) the Scarborough Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee present a business plan to the Policy and Finance Committee for its consideration when it deals with this matter.

Clause No. 3 - "Sale of Surplus Scarborough Transportation Corridor Property, 230Clonmore Drive (Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs)".

The Clause was received.



REPORT NO. 1 OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PARKS COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks".

The Clause was amended by:

(1) adding to Recommendation No. (3) of the Economic Development and Parks Committee, the following:

"(f) Ramsden Park;

(g) Clarke Beach Park; and

(h) Cedarvale Park;"; and

(2) adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a) discussions by the Etobicoke Leash Free Committee, regarding other viable sites in Etobicoke for leash free zones, be permitted to continue; and

(b) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to:

(i) expedite consideration of the off-leash arrangements for Sorauren Park, Waterfront east of the Argonaut Rowing Club and High Park; and

(ii) submit a report to the Economic Development and Parks Committee on enhanced enforcement, including the potential use of students in the summer."

Clause No. 2 - "Recreation Grants Program - 1999 Allocations - All Wards".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the appropriate Commissioners, when submitting recommendations on all categories of grants, with the exception of those for arm's length agencies, be requested to advise the appropriate Committee of any applicant that receives multiple grants from the different grant categories, and identify any additional or other names that may be used by each applicant."

Clause No. 5 - "Millennium Grants Program Allocations".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that Council express its appreciation to all staff involved in the processing of the Millennium Grants for their exemplary efforts in this regard."

Clause No. 6 - "Interim 'Welcome Policy' for Users of Recreation Program - All Wards".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1) the following seven Community Centres be added to the list of high-needs communities, and that $86,000.00 be allocated from the Corporate Contingency Account to cover the loss of revenue:

(a) Jimmie Simpson;

(b) Rockcliffe Middle School;

(c) O'Connor;

(d) Chalkfarm;

(e) Bliss Carman Senior Public School;

(f) Galloway Road Public School; and

(g) Oakdale;

(2) the homeless, the vulnerable and low income persons be exempted from being charged user fees at the Harrison Baths and, if these groups constitute the majority of users at the baths, City staff exempt the Harrison Baths from user fees; and

(3) the following motions be referred to the Policy and Finance Committee for further consideration at its meeting to be held on July 20, 1999; the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit a report to the Policy and Finance Committee, for consideration therewith, respecting funding options, and the Committee report thereon to the next meeting of Council to be held on July 27, 1999; and that, in the interim, staff be instructed not to publish user fee charges on any of the sites that potentially would have been exempted, and that a draft insert to the recreation guide be prepared, once the prices are established:

Moved by Councillor Ashton:

'That Recommendations Nos. (2), (3) and (6) embodied in the motion by Councillor McConnell be referred to the Policy and Finance Committee for consideration.'

Moved by Councillor Brown:

'That the motion by Councillor McConnell be amended to provide that if any community or high-needs area has been omitted in error, they be automatically included.'

Moved by Councillor McConnell:

'It is further recommended that:

(1) the indicator of Low Income Cut-off (LICO), as set out in report dated July 5, 1999, from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be used as the key indicator to rank community centres serving high-needs communities;

(2) the list of centres serving high-needs communities be extended to 15additional centres (where approximately one-third of the population is living below the LICO) at an additional cost of $600,000.00;

(3) the interim individual access policy be extended to two programs per week, per individual, at an additional cost of $400,000.00, and that adequate publicity and outreach programs be implemented as part of this funding;

(4) prior to July 15, 1999, staff be requested to provide each Member of Council with a schedule of programs and respective fees for the fall programs;

(5) the Commissioners of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Community and Neighbourhood Services, and Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to submit a report to Council on priority neighbourhoods using common criteria; and

(6) funding of $1.0 million be provided from the Corporate Contingency Account or any other source identified by the Chief Administrative Officer.'

Moved by Councillor Bussin:

'It is further recommended that all of the Community Centres listed in the report dated July 5, 1999, from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be included in the high-needs category at a total cost of $1,708,230.00, such funds to be provided from the Corporate Contingency Account.'

Moved by Councillor Bussin:

'It is further recommended that, as the S. H. Armstrong Community Centre meets the eligibility requirements of the Interim Welcome Policy related to low income cut-offs, no fees be applied to the Community Centre's activities.'



Moved by Councillor Bussin:

'It is further recommended that the S.H. Armstrong Community Centre receive a grant-in-lieu to reflect individual access needs.'

Moved by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski:

'That the motion by Councillor Miller be amended by adding after the words "Parkdale Community Centre" the words "and the McCormick Recreation Centre".'

Moved by Councillor Miller:

'It is further recommended that the Parkdale Community Centre be identified on the priority listing of Centres at a level identical to that of the Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre.'

Moved by Councillor Miller:

'It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to submit a report to the September 1999 meeting of the Economic Development and Parks Committee on all early childhood education and children/youth programs for which fees are proposed.'

Moved by Councillor Pantalone:

'It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to review the catchment area used for the McCormick Community Centre and, should an error be found, take appropriate and immediate action.'

Moved by Councillor Prue:

'It is further recommended that the Crescent Town Club area be included as a high needs community area and that, in the absence of a municipally-funded Community Centre, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be instructed to:

(1) work with the Board of Directors of the Crescent Town Recreation Complex to determine what recreation needs are not currently being met, and submit a report to Council, through the Economic Development and Parks Committee, on the programs required and the costs associated therewith;

(2) provide the necessary funds for those services, where appropriate, from the Corporate Contingency Account for the balance of this year; and

(3) include this unique circumstance area in any future plans as a program jointly funded between the Board of Directors of the Crescent Town Recreation Complex and the City of Toronto.'

Moved by Councillor Rae:

'It is further recommended that the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre be included as a high-needs community.' "

Clause No. 7 - "Woodbine Park - Sponsorship of Bandshell (Ward 26 - East Toronto)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that whether this is an auction or a Request for Proposal, it not be issued only to a list of pre-determined people who have worked with the City, but be open to the widest public bid possible."





REPORT NO. 9 OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "City's Endorsement of 'Taste of the Danforth' as Signature Event (Ward 25 - Don River and Ward 26 - East Toronto)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Director of Special Events be permitted to review the additional costs for the 'Taste of the Danforth' event and access the Economic Development Partnership Plan in the former City of Toronto to provide moderate assistance, and submit a report to the Policy and Finance Committee on the assistance provided."



REPORT NO. 7 OF THE EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "Toronto Police Service Helicopter Pilot Project -Trust Account".

The Clause was struck out and referred to the Policy and Finance Committee for further consideration:

(1) as it pertains to the Capital and Operating impacts of helicopters; and

(2) in conjunction with the Year 2000 Capital and Operating Budget review.



REPORT NO. 1 OF THE PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Clause No. 2 - "Further Report on Proposed Use of Funds Generated from Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Dedication".

Consideration of this Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July27, 1999.



REPORT NO. 1 OF THE POLICY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Clause No. 4 - "Future Provision of Laundry Services".

The Clause was amended by adding to Recommendation No. (1) embodied in the report dated May19, 1999, from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, the words "and, if negotiations for the sale are not successful, staff continue discussions with respect to a continued joint venture or profit-sharing arrangement", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(1) staff be directed to enter into negotiations for the sale of the Central Laundry facility to Lakeshore Laundry and Linen Concept Ltd., and to report back to City Council on the outcome of the negotiations, and, if negotiations for the sale are not successful, staff continue discussions with respect to a continued joint venture or profit-sharing arrangement;".

Clause No. 5 - "Spadina LRT Barriers, Ward 24 (Downtown)".

Consideration of this Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July27, 1999, and the Chair, Toronto Transit Commission, the Interim Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, the Chair, Planning and Transportation Committee and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services were requested to submit a joint report thereon directly to Council.

Clause No. 6 - "Other Items Considered by the Committee".

The Clause was received as information, subject to striking out and referring Item (b), entitled "City of Toronto Development Charges By-law, Claims for Credit Pursuant to the Development Charges Act", embodied therein, back to the Policy and Finance Committee for further consideration.



REPORT NO. 2 OF THE POLICY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "Community Action Policing (CAP - All Wards)".

Council adopted the following recommendation:

"It is recommended that:

(1) the report dated July 6, 1999, from Mayor Mel Lastman, Chair, Safer City Task Force, be adopted;

(2) the Toronto Police Services Board be notified that no future funds will be provided to cover overtime over-runs in 1999;

(3) the remaining $1.5 million in the 'Safer City Initiatives' not be used to fund potential overexpenditures of the Toronto Police Service;

(4) if the 1999 Safer City Pilot Program is evaluated as successful, initiatives be undertaken to continue this program in 2000, within the existing budget of the Toronto Police Service, so that special one-time funding is not required, such initiatives to include, but not be limited to:

(a) utilizing the new Council-approved 175 additional police officers; and

(b) reviewing existing vacation scheduling and other scheduling issues;

(5) the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, be requested to report back to the Policy and Finance Committee in October 1999, on the success of these initiatives with respect to the potential Year 2000 program;

(6) the evaluation of the Community Action Policing (CAP) Initiative include the unfunded court time costs being paid to Police Officers associated with arrests made during the Community Action Policing Program;

(7) the Toronto Police Services Board be requested to increase the working partnership between themselves and the community, with respect to this and other initiatives;

(8) the Toronto Police Services Board be requested to monitor and track staff deployment and costs related to overtime/premium pay allocations and submit a report thereon to the Policy and Finance Committee by September 1999;

(9) the Toronto Police Services Board be requested to develop and implement a 'Managed Savings Program' to identify specific strategies to offset the potential overexpenditures and submit a report thereon to the Policy and Finance Committee by September 1999; and

(10) the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Chief of Police, or his designate, the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board and Mayor Mel Lastman, Chair, Safer City Task Force, be requested to develop:

(a) a long-term plan to increase police presence to levels to be established in partnership with the City, the community and the Toronto Police Service; and

(b) a mechanism that would require newly trained officers to reimburse the City for training costs unless they work a minimum length of time before they leave the service."





REPORT NO. 10 OF THE WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "License Agreement for Performance Management Software to be Implemented under the Works Best Practices Program".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, be requested to submit a further report to the Administration Committee on the success of the application of this software and the potential for its application across other City departments."



REPORT NO. 1 OF THE WORKS COMMITTEE

Clause No. 1 - "Quotation for Liquid Chlorine".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit a report to the Works Committee on the feasibility of direct purchasing as a method of purchasing commodities."

City Council at its in-camera meeting held on July 8, 1999, also issued confidential instructions to staff, such instructions to remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.

Clause No. 2 - "List of Companies Convicted of Contravening City Sewer Use By-law".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the Works Committee for the development of guidelines relating to the publication of the names of those companies convicted of contravening the City's Sewer Use By-law.

Council also adopted the following:

"It is recommended that, in the interim, Council adopt, in principle, the concept of publishing the names of companies convicted of contravening the City Sewer Use By-law."



REPORT NO. 8 OF THE ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 2 - "Prince Edward Drive Reconstruction Study Bloor Street West to Berry Road (Lakeshore-Queensway)".

The Clause was amended by:

(1) striking out the recommendation of the Etobicoke Community Council and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"It is recommended that the report dated June 16, 1999, from the Director, Transportation Programming and Policy, Works and Emergency Services, be adopted; and

(2) adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a) the authorized roadway be widened to accommodate bus bays;



(b) the ex-filtration system be constructed as part of the Prince Edward Drive Project;

(c) traffic calming measures be considered during the design process; and

(d) the recommendation of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, embodied in the communication dated June 30, 1999, from the City Clerk, be adopted, subject to deleting the words 'and that significant monies are not wasted on the proposed maintenance of bus bays', so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

'The Toronto Pedestrian Committee on June 23, 1999, recommended to City Council that the Toronto Pedestrian Committee be involved in the next design stage of the Prince Edward Drive Reconstruction Study since it wishes to be assured that missing sidewalks are completed, and that greening efforts and pedestrian safety and comfort are maximized at corners and intersections.' "

Clause No. 17 - "Appointment of Etobicoke Councillors to Special Purpose Bodies".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1) the membership of the Mimico Village Business Improvement Area be increased by one Member of Council to provide for the appointment of two Members of Council to the Mimico Village Business Improvement Area; and

(2) Councillor Blake Kinahan, Lakeshore Queensway, be appointed to the Mimico Village Business Improvement Area for a term of office expiring November 30, 2000, and/or until his successor is appointed."

Clause No. 19 - "Appeal to Ontario Municipal Board - Nazeer Bishay, 22Kingsview Boulevard (Kingsway-Humber)".

Consideration of this Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July27, 1999.



REPORT NO. 6 OF THE NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 6 - "All Way Stop Control - Fairmeadow Avenue at Upper Canada Drive - North York Centre South".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the North York Community Council for further consideration.

Clause No. 7 - "Neighbourhood Traffic Management Plan - Upper Canada Drive - North York Centre South".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the North York Community Council for further consideration.

Clause No. 15 - "Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan and Official Plan Amendment No. 464 - North York Spadina".

The Clause was struck out and referred back to the North York Community Council for further consideration.



REPORT NO. 8 OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 22 - "Further Opportunities in Knob Hill and Cliffcrest City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment, Former Scarborough Transportation Corridor Lands Study Phase3 West - St. Clair Avenue to Brimley Road (W96052) Wards 13 and 15 - Scarborough Bluffs and Scarborough City Centre".

Consideration of this Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July27, 1999.



REPORT NO. 9 OF THE TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 2 - "Installation of Underground Cables - 111 Bond Street and 122Bond Street (Downtown)".

Council adopted the following recommendation:

"It is recommended that the report dated July 7, 1999, from the Chairman, Telecommunications Steering Committee, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:

'It is recommended that:

(1) the June 7, 1999, report from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, respecting the installation of cables by Ryerson, be approved, subject to three amendments, as follows:

(a) the agreement be amended to require Ryerson to provide to the Telecommunications Steering Committee, through the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, technical information on all of the above and below ground installations, cabling, structures and conduits or ducts which Ryerson uses for telecommunications purposes that cross or use City rights-of-way or other City property;

(b) the agreement between the City and Ryerson include the requirement that the City be notified of any contemplated third-party use of the cable, wire, conduit, or right-of-way, such that the agreement will be subject to re-negotiation; and

(c) Ryerson be required to make available for the use of the City, extra fibre optic wires, if and when installed, and space inside the conduit to be installed for City installation of fibre optic wiring; and

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

Clause No. 9 - "Draft By-law - Narrowing of the Pavement - Pinewood Avenue, Kenwood Avenue, Raglan Avenue and Wychwood Avenue, at their respective Intersections at St. Clair Avenue West (Midtown)".

The Clause was received and Council directed that no further action be taken in this regard.

Clause No. 11 - "Interim Control By-law 241-1998 - 16 Avondale Road - Application for Consent under Chapter 276, and Article I, Ravines of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown)".

Consideration of this Clause was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July27, 1999.

Clause No. 16 - "Provision of a 'Student Pick-up/Drop-off Area' with Short Term Parking - Carlaw Avenue from Danforth Avenue to McConnell Avenue (Don River)".

The Clause was amended by deleting from the recommendation of the Toronto Community Council the words "the following report (April 1, 1999)", and inserting in lieu thereof the words "the report (June 15, 1999)", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the report (June 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services:".

Clause No. 25 - "Prohibition of Parking Anytime - Glebeholme Boulevard North Side, From a Point 41.5 Metres East of Monarch Park Avenue to a Point 12.5Metres Further East (East Toronto)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that parking be prohibited at any time on the north side of Glebeholme Boulevard, between a point 41.5 metres east of Monarch Park Avenue and a point 12.5 metres further east."

Clause No. 29 - "Tree Removals - Extension of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) on Queen's Quay West (Downtown)".

The Clause, together with the communication dated July 5, 1999, from the Interim General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, was received.

Clause No. 34 - "Requests for Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes".

The Clause was amended by deleting from Recommendation No. (3) of the Toronto Community Council, the words "(Roof Top Lounge)", and inserting in lieu thereof the words "(Mezzanine Lounge)", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(3) declare the Toronto International Film Festival taking place from September 9 to 18, 1999, to be an event of municipal and international significance, and indicate that it supports an extension of serving hours to 4:00 a.m. for the Rosewater Supper Club, 19 Toronto Street, Bistro 990, 990 Bay Street and Park Hyatt Toronto (Mezzanine Lounge), 4 Avenue Road, for the duration of this event;".

Clause No. 40 - "Committee of Adjustment Appeal - 735 Avenue Road (Midtown)".

The Clause was amended by striking out the recommendation of the Toronto Community Council and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"It is recommended that this Clause be received."

Clause No. 46 - "Ontario Municipal Board Appeal of Demolition Permit Extension - 29 Clark Street (Don River)".

Council adopted the following recommendation:

"It is recommended that the confidential report dated June 22, 1999, from the City Solicitor, embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:

'It is recommended that the City Solicitor be authorized to settle an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board respecting Council's refusal to extend the conditions of the demolition permit on 29 Clark Street, on the basis of $10,000.00 being payable to the City, plus interest from August 7, 1996.' "

Clause No. 47 - "Proposal by Tribute Homes to Affix Advertising Signage on a Construction Trailer in the Gunns Road Allowance (Davenport)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the report dated July 2, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:

'It is recommended that, should City Council approve the installation of advertising signage, as recommended by the Toronto Community Council, on the construction trailer within the public right-of-way on the Gunns Road flank of 2078 St. Clair Avenue West, approval should be subject to the applicant:

(a) indemnifying the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, charges and expenses that may result from such permission granted;

(b) providing a certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of two million dollars, with the City of Toronto named as additional insured and containing a cross liability clause, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

(c) ensuring that any lighting or illumination of the advertising signage does not negatively impact residents, businesses or vehicular traffic;



(d) maintaining the construction trailer and advertising signage in good and proper repair and a condition satisfactory to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

(e) removing the construction trailer and advertising signage upon receiving notice from the City so to do;

(f) paying a monthly fee in the amount of $2,500.00 for the placement of the signage within the public right of way; and

(g) accepting such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City.'"

Clause No. 48 - "Parking in the Area of Ashbridges Bay (East Toronto)".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1) the report dated July 2, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, embodying the following recommendation, be adopted:

'It is recommended that, in order to provide additional parking to serve the Ashbridges Bay Park, the parking prohibition at anytime on both sides of Coxwell Avenue, between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East, be adjusted to apply at anytime, except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays (Option 2 described in this report).'; and

(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to meet with the Ward Councillors, staff of the Parks Division and the Toronto Parking Authority, in order to achieve a long-term solution to the ongoing parking problem in the Ashbridges Bay Park area."



REPORT NO. 7 OF THE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Clause No. 9 - "Condolences to the Family of Frank Faubert and Proposal to Rename an Arena in Scarborough".

The Clause was amended by striking out and referring the second Operative Paragraph embodied in the Motion by Councillor Nunziata, to the Scarborough Community Council for consideration, viz.:

"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council give consideration to renaming an arena, such as the Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, in honour of Frank Faubert, citizen of Toronto."



REPORT NO. 5 OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH

Clause No. 1 - "Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto".

The Clause was amended by:

(1) striking out Recommendation No. (I) of the Board of Health and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(I) the adoption of the report dated June 21, 1999, from the Medical Officer of Health, entitled 'Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto - Review of Community Council Meetings and Update', subject to:

(i) amending Recommendation No. (A) (3) by striking out the words 'and into which no employee is required to enter;';

(ii) striking out Recommendations Nos. (B) (7), (8) and (9) of the Medical Officer of Health and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

'(B) Smoke-free Provisions - the following recommendations apply to workplaces and public places that have not already become smoke-free under the harmonization provisions of the by-law:

(7) that restaurants and bowling centres become smoke-free by June1, 2001, and that bars, bingo halls, billiards halls, casinos and racetracks become smoke-free by June 1, 2004;

(8) that restaurants, bowling centres, bars, billiard halls, casinos and racetracks be permitted to have designated smoking rooms (DSR's) that are fully enclosed and separately ventilated to the outdoors, provided that:

(a) the DSR's comprise no more than 25 percent of the floor space for principal use, and that the remainder of the area be smoke-free;

(b) all other areas, such as food preparation, purchasing, washrooms and workers' areas be smoke-free; and

(c) the smoking section be separately ventilated to the outdoors and fully separated by a wall or glass partition from the smoke-free portions of the facility;

(9) that bingo halls be permitted to have designated smoking rooms provided that:

(a) the DSR's comprise no more than 50 percent of the floor space for gaming and that the remainder of the gaming area be smoke-free;

(b) all other areas, such as food preparation, card purchasing, lounges, washrooms, and the callers' area be smoke free;

(c) the smoking section be separately ventilated to the outdoors and fully separated by a wall or glass partition from the smoke-free portions of the facility;

(10) that the proprietors of public places that are permitted to have designated smoking rooms be required to post health warning signs, such signs to be multilingual, depending on the needs of the area, at the entrances to the designated smoking room which clearly indicate that smoking is permitted and that those entering run the risk of serious illness; and

(11) that Council request Health Canada to conduct a scientific and technical review of the air ventilation solution as proposed by the Ontario Restaurant Association and the Greater Toronto Hotel Association including but not limited to the following disciplines: toxicology, epidemiology, risk assessment, medicine and ventilation engineering; and further, that if the system is proven to provide a comparable quality of air as measured in other publicly regulated non-smoking facilities, then the technology be accepted as an alternative to the fully enclosed designated smoking rooms;'

(iii) amending Recommendation No. (C) (12) by adding the words 'a multilingual' before the word 'education' and by adding the words 'depending on the needs of the specific area' after the word 'Health';

(iv) amending Recommendation No. (C) (14) of the Medical Officer of Health by striking out the date of 'April 30, 2001' and inserting in lieu thereof the date of 'June 1, 2001'; and

(v) renumbering the recommendations of the Medical Officer of Health accordingly;' "

(2) striking out Recommendation No. (II) of the Board of Health;

(3) amending Recommendation No. (III) of the Board of Health to provide that authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council in the form or substantially in the form of the by-law attached to the report dated June 10, 1999, from the City Solicitor, amended to reflect the recommendations of Council,

so that the recommendations embodied in the report dated June 21, 1999, from the Medical Officer of Health shall now read as follows:



"(A) Harmonization Provisions - the following recommendations pertain to the interval between enactment of a harmonized by-law and subsequent changeover to smoke-free:

(1) that the smoking by-laws of the former municipalities of Metropolitan Toronto be repealed when the harmonized ETS by-law comes into force;

(2) that the harmonized ETS by-law come into force three months after its enactment by City Council;

(3) that all workplaces in the City of Toronto be smoke-free, except in fully enclosed, designated smoking rooms (DSRs) that are separately ventilated to the outside, that make up no greater than 25 percent of the occupiable space;

(4) that all public places be smoke-free, except for restaurants, bars, bowling centres, billiard halls, bingo halls, casinos and racetracks which are permitted to have unenclosed smoking in 25 percent of occupiable public space;

(5) that restaurants, bars, bowling centres, billiard halls, bingo halls, casinos and racetracks that permit unenclosed smoking be required to post health warning signs at all entrances which clearly indicate that smoking is permitted; and

(6) that employers/proprietors of workplaces and public places be required to post 'no smoking' signs where smoking is prohibited;

(B) Smoke-free Provisions - the following recommendations apply to workplaces and public places that have not already become smoke-free under the harmonization provisions of the by-law:

(7) that restaurants and bowling centres become smoke-free by June1, 2001, and that bars, bingo halls, billiards halls, casinos and racetracks become smoke-free by June 1, 2004;

(8) that restaurants, bowling centres, bars, billiard halls, casinos and racetracks be permitted to have designated smoking rooms (DSR's) that are fully enclosed and separately ventilated to the outdoors, provided that:

(a) the DSR's comprise no more than 25 percent of the floor space for principal use, and that the remainder of the area be smoke-free;

(b) all other areas, such as food preparation, purchasing, washrooms and workers' areas be smoke-free; and

(c) the smoking section be separately ventilated to the outdoors and fully separated by a wall or glass partition from the smoke-free portions of the facility;

(9) that bingo halls be permitted to have designated smoking rooms provided that:

(a) the DSR's comprise no more than 50 percent of the floor space for gaming and that the remainder of the gaming area be smoke-free;

(b) all other areas, such as food preparation, card purchasing, lounges, washrooms, and the callers' area be smoke free; and

(c) the smoking section be separately ventilated to the outdoors and fully separated by a wall or glass partition from the smoke-free portions of the facility;

(10) that the proprietors of public places that are permitted to have designated smoking rooms be required to post health warning signs, such signs to be multilingual, depending on the needs of the area, at the entrances to the designated smoking room which clearly indicate that smoking is permitted and that those entering run the risk of serious illness; and

(11) that Council request Health Canada to conduct a scientific and technical review of the air ventilation solution as proposed by the Ontario Restaurant Association and the Greater Toronto Hotel Association including but not limited to the following disciplines: toxicology, epidemiology, risk assessment, medicine and ventilation engineering; and further, that if the system is proven to provide a comparable quality of air as measured in other publicly regulated non-smoking facilities, then the technology be accepted as an alternative to the fully enclosed designated smoking rooms; and



(C) Additional Recommendations - the following general recommendations apply to the ETS by-law:

(12) that a multilingual education campaign be initiated by Toronto Public Health, depending on the needs of the specific area, prior to enactment of the ETS by-law, that:

(a) informs proprietors, employers and the general public of their responsibilities under the new by-law;

(b) encourages compliance with the new by-law through community-based prevention and cessation activities;

(c) markets the benefits and opportunities available under the new by-law; and

(d) has an ongoing, multi-year component;

(13) that the Medical Officer of Health continue to assist in the advertisement of smoke-free restaurants to the general public in collaboration with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, community-based organizations and the private sector, and thereby encourage the creation of additional smoke-free restaurants;

(14) that the Medical Officer of Health evaluate the effectiveness of the ETS by-law, including economic and other measures of impact, and report thereon to the Board of Health;

(15) that institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes continue to be covered by the provisions of the provincial Tobacco Control Act;

(16) that the City of Toronto develop a corporate policy to prohibit smoking in all municipal facilities, whether located in municipal or commercial buildings, except in such cases where this space is reserved for a private function such as a wedding, and that any such exemptions be time limited until June 1, 2001;

(17) that upcoming reviews of the City's licensing by-law and local zoning by-laws give consideration to the definitions and requirements of the harmonized ETS by-law, as they pertain to restaurants and bars, in order to achieve standard definitions;

(18) that City Council urge the Provincial Minister of Health and the Premier of Ontario to:

(a) review and strengthen the Tobacco Control Act to ensure greater protection from Environmental Tobacco Smoke across the Province and to further reduce access to tobacco products by young people;

(b) implement immediately the recommendations of the Minister's Expert Panel to Renew the Ontario Tobacco Strategy, including adoption of provincial legislation that assures the attainment of smoke-free workplaces and public places across Ontario; and

(c) release previously announced funds for school-based tobacco prevention education and cessation as soon as possible; and

(19) that City Council urge the federal Minister of Health and the Prime Minister of Canada to implement regulations pursuant to the federal Tobacco Act, aimed at: preventing children from starting to smoke; improving health warning messages on tobacco packages; plain packaging of tobacco products; increasing tobacco taxes; and further restricting tobacco advertising;"; and

(4) adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(a) the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit, in conjunction with the Provincial Ministry of Health, be requested to conduct a study to assess the health impacts of both smoke-free and smoking environments on hospitality workers;

(b) the Medical Officer of Health be requested to develop a communications strategy and plan to educate the public about the ETS by-law; such strategy to involve stakeholders which reflect the multicultural diversity within the hospitality industry and Toronto's local communities, and report thereon to Council, through the Board of Health; and

(c) the Medical Officer of Health be requested to submit reports to Council, through the Board of Health, on:

(i) a public education campaign aimed at workers, including hospitality workers, to better inform them of the public health risks associated with working in a smoking environment, and their rights as workers;

(ii) the process to be implemented for restaurants and bars to so designate themselves; and

(iii) the implementation of the ETS by-law, how effective it has been and the kinds of problems that have been encountered, such report to be provided on an annual basis."



REPORT NO. 10 OF THE STRIKING COMMITTEE

Clause No. 3 - "Appointments to the Task Force on Community Safety".

The Clause was amended by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1) the membership of the Task Force on Community Safety be increased by one Member of Council to provide for the appointment of six Members of Council to the Task Force on Community Safety; and

(2) Councillor Rob Davis, York-Eglinton, be appointed to the Task Force on Community Safety, for a term of office expiring November 30, 2000, and/or until his successor is appointed."



NOTICE OF MOTION APPEARING UNDER ITEM F

(1) Moved by: Councillor Duguid

Seconded by: Councillor Ashton

"WHEREAS City Council at its Special Meeting held on April 26, 27 and 28, 1999, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 8 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed '1999 Operating Budget', and in so doing, adopted the following recommendations pertaining to the remuneration paid to Members of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority:

'Council (EE):

(133) (a) the Council budget be adjusted by $16,000.00 to reflect recommended limitations to Toronto Conservation Authority remuneration;

(b) the by-law in respect to Councillors' salaries be changed to the normal set amount minus the amount received from ABCs and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;

(c) the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, through City Council, be requested to review their policy of per diem and mileage allowance to its Board Members and report back to the Budget Committee in that regard prior to the 2000 Operating Budget process;

(d) the Councillors' salary budget be adjusted in the event that the salary draw be reduced; and



(e) the by-law in respect to Councillors' salaries be changed to the normal set amount minus the amount received from Agencies Boards and Commissions and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and that it be done in a way so that it does not impact the Councillor's pension;

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (HH):

(140) the by-law in respect to Councillors' salaries be changed to the normal set amount minus the amount received from Agencies Boards and Commissions and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and that it be done in a way so that it does not impact the Councillor's pension;

(141) the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, through City Council, be requested to review its policy of per diem and mileage allowance to its Board Members and report back to the Budget Committee in that regard prior to the 2000 Operating Budget process; and

(142) the Councillors' salary budget be adjusted in the event that the salary draw be reduced;'; and

WHEREAS Council also requested the City Solicitor to submit a report to the Administration Committee on the legal implications of Recommendation No. (140);

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 8 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed '1999 Operating Budget', be re-opened for further consideration, only insofar as it pertains to the above recommendations;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Recommendations Nos. (133)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), and (140), (141) and (142) of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, and the additional request for a report from the City Solicitor be deleted."

Disposition: Council at its meeting held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, re-opened consideration of Clause No.1 of Report No. 8 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, only insofar as it pertains to the above-mentioned recommendations on remuneration paid to Members of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and deferred consideration of the balance of the Motion to the next regular meeting of City Council held on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999.

Council at its meeting held on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, deferred consideration of this Motion to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July 27, 1999.



NOTICES OF MOTIONS APPEARING UNDER ITEM I

(1) Moved by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski

Seconded by: Councillor Ashton

"WHEREAS the provisions of the Public Libraries Act require City Council to appoint Members of Council to the Toronto Public Library Board for a three-year term; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the subsection 105(1) of the Council Procedural By-law, City Council makes appointments to committees, agencies, boards and other bodies for a period of eighteen months, unless required otherwise; and

WHEREAS it would be desirable for Council to take a consistent approach with its appointments to committees, agencies, boards and other bodies; and

WHEREAS City Council has previously requested the Province of Ontario to enact legislation to reduce the term of office for Members of Council appointed to the Board from threeyears to eighteen months;



NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council again request the Province of Ontario to enact the necessary legislation to reduce the term of office for appointments of Members of Council to the Toronto Public Library Board from three years to eighteen months."

Disposition: The Motion was referred to the Mayor's Task Force on Agencies, Boards and Commissions.

(2) Moved by: Councillor Moeser

Seconded by: Councillor King

"WHEREAS the recent submission of a Site Plan Control application for the establishment of self storage unit facility on a property at 34 Morrish Road near the Village core of Highland Creek has brought into question whether self storage unit facilities are suitable within a Highway Commercial zone which permits 'specialized commercial uses'; and

WHEREAS the planning of the Highland Creek Village core promotes a village ambience for this area; and

WHEREAS it would be prudent to assess the appropriateness of permitting self storage unit facilities in the Highland Creek Village core by implementing an interim control by-law to determine suitable commercial uses within the Highway Commercial zone; and

WHEREAS the assessment should further address design criteria which would maintain or enhance a 'village' character within the Highland Creek Village core, and determine the future of the three single-family properties on the south side of Kingston Road, west of Military Trail;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be directed to undertake a planning study pertaining to the area within the Highland Creek Community, from approximately Military Trail to east of the Highland Creek overpass to:

(1) make recommendations concerning appropriate commercial uses including self storage unit facilities being permitted under the existing Highway Commercial zoning;

(2) develop appropriate design criteria to maintain or enhance a 'village' character; and

(3) make recommendations on the future use of the three single-family residential properties on the south side of Kingston Road, west of Military Trail known as 235, 237 and 239 Old Kingston Road;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the above study to be provided to Council no later than April 30, 2000;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council grant authority to impose, for a period of one year from passage, interim control restrictions to enact an interim control by-law to give effect hereto, and that authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to give effect hereto."

Disposition: The Motion was referred to the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services for report thereon to Council for its next regular meeting to be held on July 27, 1999.



NOTICES OF MOTIONS APPEARING UNDER ITEM J

(1) Moved by: Councillor Prue

Seconded by: Councillor Ootes

"WHEREAS City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, in adopting Clause No. 6 of Report No.5 of the East York Community Council, entitled 'Community Festival Permit Application Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc., Summer Festival: June 19 and 20, 1999, and Wine Festival: July 31, August 1 and 2, 1999', among other things, sanctioned and granted a Community Festival permit for the Wine Festival subject to certain terms and conditions; and

WHEREAS one of those conditions was that the Wine Festival shall close at 1:00 a.m., in accordance with the submitted applications and that amplified sound cease in accordance with the following schedule:

Wine Festival: Saturday, July 31, 1999, at 12:00 midnight;

Sunday, August 1, 1999, at 11:00 p.m.; and

Monday, August 2, 1999, at 11:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS Monday, August 2, 1999, is a Statutory Holiday; and

WHEREAS the Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc., has requested that the foregoing schedule be amended for Sunday, August 1, 1999, by granting an extension of one hour;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 6 of Report No. 5 of the East York Community Council, entitled 'Community Festival Permit Application Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc., Summer Festival: June 19 and 20, 1999, and Wine Festival: July 31, August 1 and 2, 1999', which was adopted by City Council at its meeting held on May 11 and 12, 1999, without amendment, be re-opened for further consideration, only insofar as it pertains to the schedule for Sunday, August 1, 1999;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the schedule for Sunday, August 1, 1999, be amended to read:

'Sunday, August 1, 1999, at 12:00 midnight;'."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(2) Moved by: Councillor Pitfield

Seconded by: Councillor Prue

"WHEREAS the East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 1999, in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, to consider applications by Inaugural Source Inc., the City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro to amend East York Zoning By-law No. 6752, as amended, to rezone certain lands, being Part of Lot B on Registered Plan 1193 and Part of Lots 46 and 56, registered Plan 781 City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York), as outlined in a report (April 29, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning East District; and

WHEREAS City Council, on June 9, 10, and 11, 1999, in adopting Clause No. 3 of Report No. 6 of the East York Community Council, entitled 'Public Meeting Held in Accordance with the Planning Act with respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications regarding 157 Dawes Road', adopted the aforementioned report (April 29, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District; and

WHEREAS a review of the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached to the aforementioned report (April 29, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, has revealed that the10.2m maximum height cited in Section 7.5.4.37.2 (2)(I)(I) does not correspond to the maximum height of 11.2 m shown on the elevation drawings attached to the same report (see Figure 3 - Elevation Plan); and

WHEREAS the number shown on the drawings represent the correct height, and, as noted in the aforementioned report, the increased height:

(A) applies to only one of the 16 dwellings proposed for this location - the maximum height of the remaining 15 buildings is set at 9.8 m;

(B) is intended to accommodate a decorative 'turret' which caps the corner building and which was incorporated into the building's design at staff's suggestion to address the corner situation; and

(C) will in no way impact any existing residences in terms of overlook or shadowing;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 3 of Report No. 6 of the East York Community Council, entitled 'Public Meeting Held in Accordance with the Planning Act with respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications regarding 157 Dawes Road', which was adopted by City Council at its meeting held on June 9, 10, and 11, 1999, without amendment, be re-opened for further consideration, only insofar as it pertains to Section7.5.4.37.2.(2)(I)(I) of the draft site specific Zoning By-law amendment for 157Dawes Road;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council determine that the proposed Zoning By-law substantially implements the proposal presented at the public meeting held on May 26, 1999, and that the following amendment be deemed to be minor and that no further public meeting is necessary;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Section 7.5.4.37.2.(2)(I)(I) of the draft site specific Zoning By-law amendment for 157 Dawes Road embodied in the report (April 29, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, East District, be amended by deleting the number '10.2' and inserting in lieu thereof the number '11.2', so that such Section7.5.4.37.2.(2)(I)(I) shall now read as follows:

'for Dwelling on Lot 1 11.2 m'."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(3) Moved by: Councillor Jakobek

Seconded by: Councillor Rae

"WHEREAS the first 'Celebrate Toronto Street Festival' was held on July 3 to 5, 1998, at major intersections along Yonge Street, between Lawrence Avenue and Dundas Street and over 400,000people enjoyed the entertainment and activities offered; and

WHEREAS retail and restaurant merchants enjoyed economic benefits of this successful City event; and

WHEREAS one factor that contributed to the economic impact of the festival on local restaurants was Council's approval of the extension of patio licences; and

WHEREAS restaurants offered their scrumptious meals beyond their premises and onto the street which contributed greatly to the neighbourhood atmosphere of the festival; and

WHEREAS Toronto Special Events has accepted a sponsorship proposal from Labatt allowing beer throughout their festival sites; and

WHEREAS local licensees along Yonge Street have also expressed an interest in participating at key locations, and, in order to participate, licensees require temporary patio licences because patios add significantly to the flavour of the festival, and it is beneficial to involve as many as possible; and

WHEREAS extension of patio sites ensures greater pedestrian traffic and subsequently higher retail sale for local businesses; and

WHEREAS approval of the patio licences ensures a three-metre or seven-foot clearance for safe pedestrian walkways; and

WHEREAS the type and location of required fencing and blockades are clearly stipulated by the licencing board and all participating restaurants will be required to abide by the regulations; and

WHEREAS the 'Celebrate Toronto Street Festival' on July 9, 10 and 11, 1999, will mark the second year of this signature event, and according to Tourism Toronto, the economic impact on local businesses of Celebrate Toronto Street Festival, 1998 was $6,782,725.00 and a total of $16,198,350.00 of economic activity in the province; and

WHEREAS in order to capitalize on last year's success for local businesses, it is recommended that Council approve temporary patio extensions allowing local restaurants to offer their services beyond current boundaries;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council declare the 'Celebrate Toronto Street Festival' to be a community festival of municipal significance for liquor licensing purposes and indicate that there is no objection to the extension of liquor licences outside of the designated licence retail premises in the form of a patio and the inclusion of beer gardens/tents in the designated road closures along Yonge Street."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(4) Moved by: Councillor Ootes

Seconded by: Mayor Lastman

"WHEREAS the Chief Administrative Officer has submitted a confidential report dated July5, 1999, with respect to certain personnel matters;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council give consideration, in camera, to the aforementioned confidential report dated July 5, 1999, from the Chief Administrative Officer."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

Council subsequently adopted the confidential report dated July 5, 1999, from the Chief Administrative Officer, such report to remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, save and except the following recommendations embodied therein:

"It is recommended that:

(1) Section 1 of By-law No. 35-1998 appointing Virginia West as Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, be rescinded;

(2) Brenda Glover be appointed Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, until such time as a Commissioner has been appointed by Council;

(3) James Ridge be appointed Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, until such time as a Commissioner has been appointed by Council; and

(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council, this day, of any Bills that are required."

(5) Moved by: Councillor Ashton

Seconded by: Councillor Silva

"WHEREAS Council at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted Clause No.4 of Report No. 15 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed 'Administrative Structure for Arts Grants', and approved the Toronto Arts Council as the arms-length administrative body of the City in relation to the funding of the arts and cultural organizations and artists in the City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS Council at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, by its adoption of Clause No.15 of Report No. 6 of The Economic Development Committee, headed 'Extension of City's Agreement with the Toronto Arts Council', approved the extension of the Grant Agreement between the former City of Toronto and the Toronto Arts Council to administer the City's grant program for a period of three months from the expiry of the current agreement on March 31, 1999, to expire on June 30, 1999, by which time a report on the terms of the new agreement would be forthcoming; and

WHEREAS staff of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Finance, Corporate Policy and Legal have been working on a draft of the new agreement which will be sent to the Toronto Arts Council for its review once finalized; and

WHEREAS it has not been possible to finalize an agreement with the Toronto Arts Council prior to the June 30, 1999, deadline;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 15 of Report No. 6 of The Economic Development Committee, headed 'Extension of City's Agreement with the Toronto Arts Council', be re-opened for consideration;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Recommendation No. (1) embodied in Clause No.15 of Report No. 6 of The Economic Development Committee, adopted by Council on April 13, 14 and15,1999, be amended by deleting the words 'three months' and the date 'June 30, 1999' and inserting in lieu thereof the words 'seven months' and the date 'October30,1999', to enable the draft of the new agreement with the Toronto Arts Council to be finalized."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(6) Moved by: Councillor Balkissoon

Seconded By: Councillor Berardinetti

"WHEREAS Council has learned, with the deepest regret, of the passing of Councillor Frank Faubert, Scarborough Highland Creek; and

WHEREAS Section 43 of the Municipal Act states that 'where the seat of a member of council becomes vacant under Section 38, the Council shall forthwith declare the seat to be vacant'; and

WHEREAS the City Clerk has submitted the attached report dated June 29, 1999, regarding options to fill this vacancy; and

WHEREAS it is appropriate to hear the views of the public in filling this vacancy;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council consider the report dated June29, 1999, from the City Clerk;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Recommendations Nos. (1) and (4) embodied in the attached report from the City Clerk be adopted;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the balance of the report of the City Clerk be referred to the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council for deputation purposes and report thereon to a special meeting of the Administration Committee to be called by the Chair of the Administration Committee, and subsequently to Council for consideration at its meeting scheduled on July 27, 28, and 29, 1999."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

In so doing, Council adopted Recommendations Nos. (1) and (4) embodied in the report dated June 29, 1999, from the City Clerk, viz.:



"It is recommended that:

(1) the office of Councillor - Scarborough Highland Creek be declared vacant; and

(4) in the interim, the current staff continue to serve the constituents of Scarborough Highland Creek until the new Councillor is appointed or elected and a decision is made by Council or the new Councillor with respect to staffing;",

and referred the balance of the report, including the following recommendations embodied therein, to the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council for deputation purposes and report thereon to a special meeting of the Administration Committee to be called by the Chair of the Administration Committee, and subsequently to Council for consideration at its meeting scheduled on July 27, 28, and 29, 1999:

"(2) Council determine which of the following options is to be adopted to fill the vacancy:

OPTION 1 - APPOINTMENT

(a) the vacancy be filled by means of appointment;

(b) the City Clerk be directed to advertise for applications from qualified electors to be considered for appointment as Councillor - Scarborough Highland Creek;

(c) Council at its meeting scheduled for September 28, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. accept nominations and give consideration to the appointment of a qualified elector who has applied and consented to accept the office of Councillor - Scarborough Highland Creek for the remainder of this term of Council;

(d) each nominee be given a maximum of 5 minutes to address Council;

(e) questions may be asked of each nominee provided that the total question and answer period shall not exceed 5minutes times the number of nominees; and

(f) the current staff continue to serve the constituents of Scarborough Highland Creek and the new Councillor when appointed.

OPTION 2 - BY-ELECTION

(a) the vacancy be filled by means of a by-election;

(b) Council authorize the use of vote-counting machines in the Scarborough Highland Creek by-election to be held September 23, 1999, as indicated in the attached draft Bill No. 1;

(c) Council authorize advance votes to be conducted as indicated in the attached draft Bill No. 2;

(d) Council authorize the payment of rebates to persons who make contributions to candidates in this by-election, similar to the provisions in the 1997 municipal elections, and as outlined in the attached draft Bill No.3; and

(e) the new Councillor when elected, be urged to give first consideration to retaining the current staff;

(3) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be authorized to transfer the necessary funds from the 1999 Corporate Contingency Account to cover the costs of either Option 1 or Option 2; and

(5) leave be granted to introduce the necessary Bills in Council and the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto."

(7) Moved by: Councillor Miller

Seconded by: Councillor Berardinetti



"WHEREAS it has been determined by the United Nations that the City of Toronto is one of the most livable cities in the world; and

WHEREAS the employees of the City of Toronto have been instrumental in making Toronto achieve this goal; and

WHEREAS through amalgamation, many long-service employees have left the civil service;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT any employee in good standing who leaves the employment of the City of Toronto should receive a plaque in appreciation of their years of service and to recognize their contribution to our Cities - past, present and future."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, subject to adding thereto the following new Operative Paragraph:

"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Executive Director, Human Resources, be requested to submit a report to the Administration Committee on how this recommendation has been implemented within the context of an overall employee recognition program."

(8) Moved By: Councillor Ashton

Seconded By: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting of June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, enacted By-laws Nos.372-1999 and 373-1999, appointing Councillors King and Lindsay Luby to the Toronto Transit Commission, making these appointments using the Municipal Act authority that then Minister Leach advised the City was available; and

WHEREAS Councillor Moscoe commenced an application for judicial review seeking an order quashing By-laws Nos. 372-1999 and 373-1999, which application for judicial review was allowed by Mr. Justice Hart in a decision dated June 29, 1999, thereby quashing the by-laws; and

WHEREAS it is appropriate for the City Solicitor to report directly to City Council on the Court proceedings and to recommend next steps that the City should pursue as a result of the Court's decision;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council consider the report dated July5, 1999, from the City Solicitor."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, subject to adding the following new Operative Paragraph:

"AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the report dated July5, 1999, from the City Solicitor be adopted, subject to:

(1) referring the following portion of Recommendation No. (2) to the Mayor's Task Force on Agencies, Boards and Commissions:

'and to delete the requirement of a two-thirds vote to appoint Members to the Commission'; and

(2) receiving Recommendation No. (4), viz.:

'(4) City Council decide whether it wishes to pursue the appointment of additional councillors to the Toronto Transit Commission, given the Court's finding that such appointment requires the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council present and voting.' "

In so doing, Council adopted the following recommendations embodied in the report dated July 5, 1999, from the City Solicitor, as amended:

"It is recommended that:



(1) the decision of Mr. Justice Hartt in respect of this matter not be appealed;

(2) City Council renew its request that the Province enact legislation to reduce the term of office of members of Council appointed to the Toronto Transit Commission from three years to eighteen months; and

(3) the Province be requested to enact an amendment to the City of Toronto Act, 1997 and to the City of Toronto Act, 1997 (No.2) to add a specific clarification that the general powers granted to the City by the Municipal Act are available to the City of Toronto unless expressly excepted."

(9) Moved by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski

Seconded by: Councillor Miller

"WHEREAS Future Bakery Café, located at 2199 Bloor Street West, Toronto, made an application on April 21, 1999, requesting boulevard café privileges on the Bloor Street West flankage; and

WHEREAS the application was reviewed with respect to compliance with the physical criteria of Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS the application had been determined to, in fact, meet the physical criteria of the Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS the approved extension flanks Bloor Street West, and was, in error, subject to the original boulevard café closing time of 11:00 p.m. set for Kennedy Avenue; and

WHEREAS given the owner's wishes to legally operate his Café beyond 11:00 p.m. on both the Bloor Street West and Kennedy Avenue flankages, and comply with the Code which allows him to make this request in writing to City Council for approval; and

WHEREAS upon City Council's approval, the legal agreements entered into between the City of Toronto and Future Bakery Café, and the clause specifically outlining the operation shall be amended respectively; and

WHEREAS urgent consideration of this matter by City Council is necessary in order to permit the applicant to take advantage of the summer season;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Future Bakery and Café be allowed to expand it's operational hours on the Bloor Street West flankage to conform with the same unrestricted time allowances as other cafés in the commercial zone on Bloor Street West;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the request of the Future Bakery and Café for additional hours on the Kennedy Avenue flankage be referred to the next meeting of the Toronto Community Council, with the applicant being required to post large signs notifying the community of its application for extended operating hours on the boulevard café on Kennedy Avenue."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

(10) Moved by: Councillor Saundercook

Seconded by: Councillor Layton

"WHEREAS, by a proposed transaction presently contemplated to be executed by August1, 1999, Allied Waste Industries, Inc. will be merging with Browning-Ferris Industries Inc., the parent company of Browning-Ferris Industries Ltd. ('BFI Canada') and subsequently transferring all of the shares of BFI Canada to Canadian Waste Services Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc.; and

WHEREAS it appears that the transaction may be reviewed by the Competition Tribunal at the instigation of the Commissioner of Competition within the Competition Bureau; and



WHEREAS it appears that the Commissioner of Competition is presently considering the matter of the proposed transaction and that any concerns of the City of Toronto in relation to the lessening of competition in the private solid waste management industry be conveyed to the Commissioner of Competition as soon as possible; and

WHEREAS the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services has prepared the attached report dated July 5, 1999, respecting this matter;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with subsection 28(2) of the Council Procedural By-law, leave be granted to introduce and debate this Notice of Motion at the meeting of Council on July 6, 1999, to permit the consideration of the aforementioned report dated July 5, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted, without amendment.

Council subsequently adopted the report dated July 5, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, embodying the following recommendation:

"It is recommended that Council ratify the concerns and suggested action for review as contained in the letter, dated June 22, 1999, attached to this report, addressed to the Commissioner of Competition within the federal Competition Bureau."



CONDOLENCE MOTIONS

(1) Moved by: Mayor Lastman

Seconded by: Councillor Balkissoon

"WHEREAS the Members of City Council are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Councillor Frank Faubert on Sunday, June 20, 1999, after a valiant battle with cancer; and

WHEREAS Councillor Faubert's passion for politics in general, and his love for the City of Scarborough, in particular, were recognized by everyone who had the privilege of working with him; and

WHEREAS Councillor Faubert had a long and distinguished career in public service, having represented the citizens of Scarborough for more than twenty-seven years:

Born and raised in Scarborough, Frank Faubert began his political career in 1966, with his election as Alderman for Ward 8 in Scarborough. He was a Councillor for elevenyears, followed by six years as Controller.

In 1987, Frank Faubert was elected to the Provincial Parliament, as Member for Scarborough Ellesmere, during which time he served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Revenue, chaired the Caucus Committee on the Environment and was Vice-Chair of the Committee on Finance and Economic Matters.

Frank Faubert returned to municipal politics in 1991, and, in 1994, he was elected the seventh, and last, Mayor of the City of Scarborough.

As Mayor, Mr. Faubert was a tremendous ambassador for the City of Scarborough. He established the Scarborough Race Relations Committee, a Committee whose groundbreaking work resulted in a national profile for the City of Scarborough. Mayor Faubert's efforts on race relations issues were also evident in his work as former Chair of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' National Action Committee on Race Relations.

WHEREAS the Members of this Council and the citizens of the City of Toronto have lost a good friend, a respected colleague and a tremendous representative of the people of Scarborough and will fondly remember Councillor Frank Faubert as 'Mr. Scarborough';



NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of Members of City Council, our sincere sympathy to Councillor Faubert's family, his wife Marilyn, and their children Marc, Judi, Jean-Paul, Denine and Michael."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted unanimously.

(2) Moved by: Councillor Prue

Seconded by: Councillor Nunziata

"WHEREAS on Sunday, June 20, 1999, Ms. Ina Robinson, Manager of Council Secretariat Support, passed away after a brief illness; and

WHEREAS Ms. Robinson exemplified the very best attributes of a public servant and was a source of great support to her friends and colleagues in the City of Toronto;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council express its condolences to the family of Ms. Robinson and our appreciation for her years of dedicated service and hard work;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of Members of City Council, our sincere sympathy to the family of Ms. Robinson."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted unanimously.

(3) Moved by: Councillor Fotinos

Seconded by: Councillor Ootes

"WHEREAS on Monday June 21, 1999, Mr. Cosmo Benny Carnevale passed away after a valiant battle with cancer; and

WHEREAS Mr. Carnevale was an active member of his local community; and

WHEREAS Mr. Carnevale is survived by his spouse Italia and three children Suzie, Frank and Joe;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of Council, our sincere sympathy to the Carnevale family."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted unanimously.

(4) Moved by Councillor Brown

Seconded by Councillor Sinclair

"WHEREAS the Mayor and Members of City Council are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death on Saturday, July 3, 1999, of Derly (Daniela) Romero, aged nine, as a result of being trapped in the basement when fire engulfed her family's three-storey townhouse on Silverstone Drive in Rexdale on Friday, July 2, 1999; and

WHEREAS Daniela's older brother, Dario, 19, and younger sister, Paula, five, were rescued along with a cousin from the third-storey window of the building while Daniela was still inside; and

WHEREAS firefighters fought through the flames to rescue Daniela who was revived but later died at the Hospital for Sick Children just after 3:00 pm on July 3, 1999; and

WHEREAS young Daniela attended Melody Village Junior Public School and was known to neighbours and friends as a very shy but individual child who possessed leadership qualities; and



WHEREAS Daniela will be sadly missed by her family, relatives, friends and neighbours;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of the Members of City Council, an expression of sincere sympathy to the family of Daniela, especially to her parents Numa and Estebana and her siblings Dario and Paula Romero."

Disposition: The Motion was adopted unanimously.



Toronto, Ontario City Clerk

July 14 , 1999

 

   
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