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Appendix A
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF TORONTO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998
City Council met at 9:41 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Metro Hall, Toronto.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
The Meeting opened with O Canada.
81 Members present at first morning session of the first day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li
Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 56.
82 Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, seconded by Mayor Lastman, moved that:
WHEREAS, the Members of City Council are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden
passing of their friend and colleague, former City of Toronto Councillor William
(Bill) Boytchuk on Thursday, January 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boytchuk served on the former City of Toronto Council for 25 years,
from 1969 to 1976 and from 1978 to 1994, when he retired, and served as
chairperson of every standing committee, including 12 years heading the city s
grants review board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boytchuk also served on Metropolitan Council, from 1974 to 1976 and
from 1980 to 1982; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boytchuk, originally from western Ukraine, understood and valued the
contributions of the diverse ethnocultural community he represented, in the former
west-end Ward 1, including helping communities to establish visible identities in
Toronto, such as statues and parks; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boytchuk had a particular interest in soccer, and was Honorary Life
President of the National Soccer League (Ontario) and Sports Association Ukrainia,
Toronto, and his service to sports included the pioneering and building of the
Lamport Stadium at the King and Dufferin Streets location; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boytchuk introduced the Business Improvement Area (BIA) concept in
1970, when he arranged legislation to allow the formation and funding of the Bloor
West Village BIA. There are now some 38 BIAs in the City of Toronto, with 300 BIAs
in cities across Canada;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council extend its sympathies to Mr. Boytchuk s
wife Tania (Mr. Boytchuk being predeceased by his first wife, Maria); sons Ihor,
Yarko and Taras; daughter Sylvia Kowal; his 10 grandchildren; and brother Stephan;
and his family and friends, whose sorrow we share; and that leave be granted to
introduce this Resolution in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the
Council Procedural By-law.
Leave to introduce the foregoing Motion was granted and the Motion was carried
unanimously.
Council rose and observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Mr. Boytchuk.
The following communications were listed on the Order Paper for this meeting:
83 From the City Clerk (January 15, 1998) advising that the Community and
Neighbourhood Services Committee endorsed the recommendations embodied in the
report dated December 30, 1997, from the Acting Medical Officer of Health on the
implementation of the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program; and requested the
Acting Medical Officer of Health to report to the Children s Action Committee, the
Interim Board of Health and the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee on
the requirements necessary to ensure that the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
Program, meets current standards.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 1 of Report No.1 of The Interim
Board of Health. (See Appendix A , page 577.)
84 From the President, Local 79, Canadian Union of Public Employees (January 26,
1998) regarding the implementation of the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
Program, indicating that, in order to ensure a consistent level of service for all
residents of the new City, Council should recommend the direct employment of all
lay home visitors and all new employees in the program be permanently and directly
employed by the City.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 1 of Report No.1 of The Interim
Board of Health. (See Appendix A , page 577.)
85 From the Functional Lead - Legal Services (January 15, 1998) advising of the
procedures relating to the appointment of members of the Board of Health and
recommending that a by-law establishing the size of the Board of Health be
enacted.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 2 of Report No.2 of The Interim Board
of Health. (See Appendix A , page 591.)
86 From the Commissioner of Transportation (January 19, 1998) reporting, as requested
by the Urban Environment and Development Committee, on whether the City of Toronto
has received an equitable portion of the funds allocated by the Province to
municipalities for highway transfers relative to the quantity and size of the
highways that were downloaded to the City.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 2 of Report No.1 of The Urban
Environment and Development Committee. (See Appendix A , page 212.)
87 From Ms. E. Hudson, President, Toronto Region Architectural Conservancy
(January 27, 1998) expressing opposition to the proposed demolition of the
cottages at 399, 401 and 403 King Street East, noting that these houses form part
of a Heritage District.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 15 of Report No.1 of The
Toronto Community Council. (See Appendix A , page 528.)
88 From the Acting Executive Commissioner, Community and Neighbourhood Services
(January 29, 1998) providing a context for the presentation planned for Council
concerning the services available to and needed by children within the City of
Toronto; outlining the set of principles which will guide the work of the
Children s Action Committee; and requesting endorsement of such principles.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 2 of Report No.1 of The Community and
Neighbourhood Services Committee. (See Appendix A , page 112.)
89 From the President, City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation, and the
President, The Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company Limited (January 28, 1998)
regarding the appointments to the interim Boards of Directors for the municipal
housing companies and submitting recommendations in regard thereto.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of The Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team. (See Appendix A ,
page 666.)
90 From the Chief Administrative Officer (February 2, 1998) submitting a modified
Option Three Administrative Structure incorporating the changes recommended by the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and
recommending a change to the Community and Economic Development Services group in
order to better reflect the focus of this group of services.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of The Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team. (See Appendix A ,
page 630.)
91 From the Chief Administrative Officer (February 2, 1998) providing, for
information, an outline of the ratification process followed for senior staff.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of The Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team. (See Appendix A ,
page 630.)
92 From Mr. B. Kuwabara, et al, Members of the Toronto Society of Architects
(January 28, 1998) in support of the recommendation that the Toronto City Hall be
the interim and permanent home for City Council.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team. (See
Appendix A , page 613.)
93 From the President, Local 79, Canadian Union of Public Employees (February 3,
1998) regarding the Strategic Restructuring Initiative, outlining a plan for
restructuring all the departments in the new City of Toronto and requesting that
the proposal to hire an outside consultant be rejected by Council.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The
Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee. (See Appendix A , page 240.)
94 From the President, Local 79, Canadian Union of Public Employees (February 3,
1998) regarding the Strategic Restructuring - Human Resources Principles and
Strategic Directions Initiative, outlining Principles and Values to be used
during restructuring and urging Councillors to include in the Human Resources
Principles and Directions commitments to avoid layoffs as a means to achieve
budget targets and to maintain high quality service to the public.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The
Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee. (See Appendix A , page 247.)
95 Communications from the following individuals, in opposition to the proposal to
demolish the properties at 399-403 King Street East:
(i) from Mr. P. D. Pellier, Oakville, Ontario, forwarding a copy of a
communication (January 26, 1998) addressed to the Anglican Diocese of
Toronto;
(ii) from Ms. C. Robson, Toronto (undated);
(iii) from Ms. B. Dashwood, Toronto (January 30, 1998); and
(iv) from Mr. R. W. McLennan, Toronto (January 29, 1998).
The foregoing communications were considered with Clause No. 15 of Report No.1 of The
Toronto Community Council. (See Appendix A , page 528.)
96 Petitions, containing signatures of staff from O Connor Social Services, in
opposition to City Councillors salary increase.
The foregoing petitions were considered with Notices of Motions 11(a) to (c) appearing on
the Order Paper. (See Minute No. 154)
97 From the President, Beach Triangle Residents Association (January 29, 1998)
expressing opposition to the establishment of gambling facilities.
The foregoing communication was considered with Notices of Motions 11(f) to (g) appearing
on the Order Paper. (See Minute No. 165)
98 From the President, Toronto Region Architectural Conservancy (January 30, 1998)
expressing opposition to the demolition order regarding the property at 888 Yonge
Street, otherwise known as the Masonic Hall, noting that the building is of
historic interest and designated by the City under the Ontario Heritage Act.
The foregoing communication was considered with Notices of Motions 11(l) appearing on the
Order Paper. (See Minute No. 170)
99 At this point in the proceedings, the City Clerk advised that there were no petitions or
enquiries and that Councillor Kinahan would be absent from this Council Meeting.
100 Mayor Lastman requested Members of Council to indicate the Report and Clause Number
wherein they have an interest, together with the nature of the interest.
Councillor Balkissoon declared his interest in Item (e), entitled Bell Canada Telephone
Booth Advertising , contained in Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of The Urban Environment and
Development Committee, headed Other Items Considered by the Committee ; in Item (d),
entitled, Agreement with Bell Canada with Respect to Commercial Advertising on Telephone
Booths , contained in Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of The East York Community Council,
headed Other Items Considered by the Community Council ; in Item (h), entitled
Illuminated Commercial Advertising on Telephone Booths , contained in Clause No. 7 of
Report No. 1 of The Etobicoke Community Council, headed Other Items Considered by the
Community Council ; in Item (h), entitled Bell Canada Telephone Booth Advertising ,
contained in Clause No. 2 of report No. 1 of The Scarborough Community Council, headed
Other Items Considered by the Scarborough Community Council ; in Item (n), entitled Bell
Canada Telephone Booth Advertising , contained in Clause No. 18 of Report No. 1 of The
Toronto Community Council, headed Other Items Considered by the Community Council ; in
Item (w), entitled Bell Canada Telephone Booth Advertising , contained in Clause No. 6 of
Report No. 1 of The York Community Council, headed Other Items Considered by the
Community Council ; and in Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed Planning for the Seat of
Government , in that he is an employee on leave of absence from Bell Canada.
Councillor Cho declared his interest in Clause No. 9 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic
Policies and Priorities Committee, headed Financial Relationships with the Toronto
District School Board , in that he is a teacher on leave of absence from the Toronto
District School Board.
Councillor Feldman declared his interest in Item (j), entitled Recommendations Report -
Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application UDOZ-97-26 - Shell Canada Limited - 4021
Yonge Street - Ward 9 - North York Centre South , contained in Clause No. 4 of Report No.
1 of The North York Community Council, in that he resides in the immediate vicinity of the
site set out in the development application.
Councillor Gardner declared his interest in Item (b), entitled Results of the
Metropolitan Toronto Police Alarm Cost Recovery Program , contained in Clause No. 2 of
Report No. 1 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed Other Items
Considered by the Committee , in that he is a member of the Board of Directors of an alarm
company.
Councillor Giansante declared his interest in Item (e), entitled Bell Canada Telephone
Booth Advertising , contained in Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of The Urban Environment and
Development Committee, headed Other Items Considered by the Committee ; in Item (d),
entitled, Agreement with Bell Canada with Respect to Commercial Advertising on Telephone
Booths , contained in Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of The East York Community Council,
headed Other Items Considered by the Community Council ; in Item (h), entitled
Illuminated Commercial Advertising on Telephone Booths , contained in Clause No. 7 of
Report No. 1 of The Etobicoke Community Council, headed Other Items Considered by the
Community Council ; in Item (h), entitled Bell Canada Telephone Booth Advertising ,
contained in Clause No. 2 of report No. 1 of The Scarborough Community Council, headed
Other Items Considered by the Scarborough Community Council ; in Item (n), entitled Bell
Canada Telephone Booth Advertising , contained in Clause No. 18 of Report No. 1 of The
Toronto Community Council, headed Other Items Considered by the Community Council ; in
Item (w), entitled Bell Canada Telephone Booth Advertising , contained in Clause No. 6 of
Report No. 1 of The York Community Council, headed Other Items Considered by the
Community Council ; and in Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed Planning for the Seat of
Government , in that his wife is an employee of Bell Canada.
Councillor Mammoliti declared his interest in Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of the
Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed Metro Access to Social Housing ,
in that he is technically employed with The Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority.
Councillor Miller declared his interest in Clause No. 10 of Report No. 1 of The Toronto
Community Council, headed 300, 304 St. Clair Avenue West and 345 Spadina Road, Toronto -
Application to Remove Four Trees and Injure One Tree Situated on Private Property (East
Toronto) , in that his spouse owns property within 300 metres of the subject site.
Councillor Moscoe declared his interest in Clause No. 9 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic
Policies and Priorities Committee, headed Financial Relationships with the Toronto
District School Board , in that he has three children who are employed by the Toronto
District School Board.
Councillor Rae declared his interest in Clause No. 12 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic
Policies and Priorities Committee, headed 1998 Interim Capital Budget - Capital Projects
Requiring Urgent Financing Approval , insofar as it pertains to that portion of the Clause
relating to Project A-5(b) - Park Land Acquisition - 41R Dundonald Street, in that his
residence is in close proximity to such property.
Councillor Shiner declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, headed Removal of King Street Reserved Streetcar
Lanes , in that his family owns property on King Street West.
The following Members of Council declared their interest in other matters on the Order
Paper:
- Councillor Kelly declared his interest in Notice of Motion 11(e) appearing on the
Order Paper, in that his wife is employed by the City of Toronto as his Executive
Assistant.
- Councillor Mahood declared his interest in Notice of Motion 11(e) appearing on the
Order Paper, in that his daughter is employed by the City of Toronto as his
Administrative Assistant.
101 Councillor Ootes presented the following Reports for consideration by Council:
Report No. 1 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,
Report No. 1 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee,
Report No. 1 of The Works and Utilities Committee,
Report No. 1 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee,
Report No. 1 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
Report No. 1 of The East York Community Council,
Report No. 1 of The Etobicoke Community Council,
Report No. 1 of The North York Community Council,
Report No. 1 of The Scarborough Community Council,
Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council,
Report No. 1 of The York Community Council,
Report No. 1 of The Interim Board of Health, and
Report No. 2 of The Interim Board of Health,
and moved, seconded by Councillor Rae, that Council now give consideration to such
Reports, which was carried.
Councillor Ootes further presented the following Reports for the consideration of Council:
Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team, and
Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
and moved, seconded by Councillor Rae, that the provisions of Section 45 of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived in connection with the foregoing Reports and that Council now
give consideration to such Reports, which was carried, more than two-thirds of Members of
Council present having voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Lastman proposed that Council now proceed through the Reports, with Members of
Council indicating those Clauses, by number, on which they wish to speak; that Council
then proceed with the adoption of the remaining Clauses; and that Council then give
further consideration to those Clauses which have been held at the request of Members of
Council, not necessarily in the order they appear on the Agenda.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Urban Environment and Development
Committee (with the exception of Clause No. 3), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Emergency and Protective Services
Committee, without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Works and Utilities Committee
(with the exception of Clause No. 1), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Community and Neighbourhood
Services Committee (with the exception of Clauses Nos. 1, 2 and 5), without amendment, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee
(with the exception of Clauses Nos. 3, 5 and 6), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee (with the exception of Clauses Nos. 1, 2 and 3), without amendment, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The East York Community Council,
without amendment, it was carried. (See also Minute No. 122)
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Etobicoke Community Council,
without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The North York Community Council
(with the exception of Clause No. 4), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Scarborough Community Council,
without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council (with
the exception of Clauses Nos. 1, 2, 7, 15, 16 and 18), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The York Community Council (with the
exception of Clause No. 6), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Interim Board of Health, without
amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 2 of The Interim Board of Health (with the
exception of Clauses Nos. 1 and 2), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team (with the exception of Clauses Nos. 2, 3,
4 and 5), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee, without amendment, it was held in its entirety.
102 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Swansea Town Hall
Board of Management - Appointment (High Park) .
(See Appendix A , page 484.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out the
recommendation of the Toronto Community Council and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
The Toronto Community Council recommends that Ms. Valerie Cooper-Wells be
appointed to the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management in the place and stead of
Ms. Wilma Hays, to complete Ms. Hays term of office, and/or until her successor
is appointed.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Miller, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
103 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Eastview
Neighbourhood Community Centre - Appointment (Don River) .
(See Appendix A , page 485.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out the
recommendation of the Toronto Community Council and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
The Toronto Community Council recommends that Ms. Andrea Addario be appointed to
the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre in the place and stead of Ms. Linda
LaPlante, to complete Ms. LaPlante s term of office, and/or until her successor is
appointed.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Layton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
104 Clause No. 7 of Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council, headed 30 Gates Avenue -
Request to Move Hydro Pole (East Toronto) .
(See Appendix A , page 492.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Pantalone, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be
directed to submit to the next meeting of the Toronto Community Council scheduled
to be held on February 18, 1998, the report previously requested by the Toronto
Community Council on establishing a policy which would extend this needed benefit
to senior citizens in the same circumstances across the City.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Pantalone, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
105 Clause No. 18 of Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Other Items
Considered by the Community Council .
(See Appendix A , page 550.)
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, without
amendment, Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be received
for information, subject to adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that, notwithstanding subsection 128(5) of the Council
Procedural By-law, the City Clerk be requested to forward a copy of the report
dated August 27, 1997, from the Commissioner of City Works Services, as listed
under Item (d), entitled Oakwood Avenue at its Intersection with Burlington
Crescent - Installation of an all Stop Sign Control (Davenport) , to the Toronto
Transit Commission, with a request that the Commission submit comments thereon to
Toronto Community Council for its meeting scheduled to held on February 18,
1998.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Moscoe, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it
was carried.
106 Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Legal Claim .
(See Appendix A , page 186.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor
Korwin-Kuczynski moved that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider
Clause No. 1 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Collective Bargaining Agreement - Local 113, Toronto Firefighters Association , the vote
upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner,
Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 53.
Nay: Councillor: Mammoliti - 1.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 52.
107 Clause No. 6 of Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Other Items
Considered by the Committee .
(See Appendix A , page 187.)
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, without
amendment, it was carried.
108 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Collective Bargaining Agreement - Local 113, Toronto Firefighters Association .
(See Appendix A , page 263.)
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Minnan-Wong, with the permission of Council,
moved that Council now recess and immediately reconvene in Committee Room A ; that
Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole and then recess to meet privately to
consider the foregoing Clause, having regard that such Clause pertains to labour relations
issues, in accordance with subsection 55(7) of the Municipal Act, the vote upon which was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong,
Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Flint, Gardner, Giansante,
Holyday, Jones, Kelly, King, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Minnan-Wong,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner,
Sinclair, Tzekas - 32.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Chow, Disero, Filion,
Fotinos, Jakobek, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue,
Silva, Walker - 22.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 10.
Council recessed at 10:26 a.m.
10:35 A.M.
Council reconvened in Committee Room A .
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
109 Members present at the second morning session of the first day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O'Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 55.
At this point in the proceedings, Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 10:36 a.m. to meet privately to consider Clause
No. 1 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Collective Bargaining Agreement - Local 113, Toronto Firefighters Association , in
accordance with subsection 55(7) of the Municipal Act.
12:25 P.M.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened in Committee Room A .
The Committee of the Whole rose.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
110 Members present at the first afternoon session of the first day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O'Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 55.
At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, with the permission of Council, proposed
that Council now recess and reconvene in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
111 Council deferred further consideration of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic
Polices and Priorities Committee, headed Collective Bargaining Agreement - Local 113,
Toronto Firefighters Association , until later in the meeting. (See Minute No. 117 )
Council recessed at 12:26 p.m.
2:09 P.M.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
112 Members present at the second afternoon session of the first day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li
Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O'Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 56.
113 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor O Brien, with the permission of Council,
advised the Council that representatives of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority,
the Humber Watershed Alliance and the Humber Heritage Committee had today, with the
assistance of former Metropolitan Councillor Lois Griffin, presented the nomination
document requesting that the Humber River be declared as one of Canada s National Heritage
Rivers to the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board in Quebec City; and that the submission had
been unanimously accepted by the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board who will now recommend to
Parks Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources that the nomination of the
Humber River as a Canadian Heritage River be officially adopted.
Councillor O Brien, seconded by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, moved that the City Clerk be
requested to convey the congratulations and appreciation of City Council to all who have
participated in the plan to have the Humber River designated as a Canadian Heritage River,
which was carried.
114 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor King, seconded by Councillor Fotinos, moved
that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider the following Notice of
Motion and that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council Procedural By-law,
subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit debate of such Motion, which
was carried, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor King
Seconded by: Councillor Fotinos
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) will be holding a
special meeting on February 6, 1998, to discuss issues of importance to the
Association, including an analysis of the impact of Provincial downsizing on
Municipalities across the Province; and
WHEREAS City Council is eligible to have eight voting delegates at the special
meeting in addition to the four Councillors who are qualified as voting delegates
because they serve as Board Members; and
WHEREAS the City Clerk has canvassed Members of Council for their interest in this
regard;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Members of Council be appointed as
voting delegates for the special meeting of AMO to be held on February 6, 1998:
Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti
Councillor Ila Bossons
Councillor Dennis Fotinos
Councillor Anne Johnston
Councillor David Miller
Councillor Mario Silva;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Ms. Shirley Hoy, Commissioner of Community and
Neighbourhood Services and Ms. Rosanna Scotti, Director, Corporate Policy and
Planning, also be appointed as voting delegates.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
Council resumed its consideration of the various reports of the Standing Committees, the
Community Councils and other Committees.
115 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed
Role of the Children s Advocate and The First Duty , Final Report of the Metro Task
Force on Services to Young Children and Families .
(See Appendix A , page 112.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report
(January 29, 1998) from the Acting Executive Commissioner, Community and Neighbourhood
Services, providing a context for the presentation planned for Council concerning the
services available to and needed by children within the City of Toronto; outlining the set
of principles which will guide the work of the Children s Action Committee; and requesting
endorsement of such principles.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a copy of the
presentation material (February 4, 1998) submitted by the Acting Executive Commissioner of
Community and Neighbourhood Services.
At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Ms. Shirley Hoy,
Acting Executive Commissioner, Community and Neighbourhoods, gave a presentation to the
Council in regard to the Children s Agenda for the City.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the report dated January 29, 1998, from the Acting
Executive Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, entitled
A Children s Agenda for the City , embodying the following recommendations, be
adopted:
It is recommended that:
(1) the principles of the Children s Strategy as recommended in The
First Duty report and the principles underlying the public health
report Child Poverty: A Public Health Perspective , be endorsed
by Council and Council support their continued use to guide the
work of the Children s Advocate and the Children's Action
Committee;
(2) the Children s Action Committee develop and submit terms of
reference outlining the composition and mandate of the Committee to
both the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team and the Community and Neighbourhood
Services Committee;
(3) the Children s Action Committee develop a workplan and an estimate
of resources needed to undertake these planned initiatives and
activities for discussion during the budget process; and
(4) the appropriate City officials take the necessary action to give
effect thereto.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Chow, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
116 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Chow, with the permission of Council,
introduced Ms. Fiona Nelson, former School Trustee, present at this meeting.
117 Council resumed its consideration of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic
Policies and Priorities Committee, headed Collective Bargaining Agreement - Local 113,
Toronto Firefighters Association . (See also Minute No. 111)
The City Clerk, in accordance with subsections 55(8) and (9) of the Municipal Act,
reported that the following motions had been moved in Committee of the Whole for
consideration by Council in conjunction with the foregoing Clause:
(a) Councillor Shiner, in amendment, moved that:
(1) consideration of the foregoing Clause be deferred;
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Human Resources and
the Lead Solicitor be requested to submit a full report in this regard to
the next meeting of City Council; and
(3) the files from the former City of Toronto respecting this matter, together
with all relevant information, be provided to the Lead Solicitor, and
sufficient time be given for the Lead Solicitor and appropriate staff to
review the files.
(b) Councillor Adams, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Shiner be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the outside legal counsel, Mr. McDermott, be
requested to attend an in-camera meeting of Council, to be held during this
meeting of Council, to discuss this matter.
(c) Councillor Davis, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Adams be amended to provide that the outside legal counsel, Mr. McDermott, be
requested to provide the files and relevant information to the Lead Solicitor for
review, prior to Mr. McDermott being present at the in-camera meeting of Council.
(d) Councillor McConnell, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Adams be amended to provide that Ms. Sylvia Watson also be invited to
attend the in-camera meeting of Council.
(e) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Shiner be amended by adding thereto the following:
and further that the proposals outlined in the foregoing motions (b), (c) and (d)
by Councillors Adams, Davis and McConnell, respectively, regarding legal advice
and background information, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer, and
the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to ensure that full legal advice and
background information are provided to Council when this matter is submitted to
Council for consideration.
(f) Councillor Flint, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Adams be amended to provide that the in-camera meeting of Council be held on
Friday, February 6, 1998, at 9:30 a.m.
At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Moscoe
requested the permission of Council to delete the words when this matter is submitted to
Council for consideration from his foregoing motion (e).
Council concurred in the foregoing request.
Mayor Lastman, having regard to the foregoing motions moved in Committee of the Whole,
called upon additional motions with respect thereto.
(g) Councillor Holyday, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
striking out the recommendation of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
It is recommended that the report dated January 16, 1998, from the Commissioner
of Human Resources, be adopted.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Moscoe, as
subsequently amended by Councillor Moscoe, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bussin, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Fotinos, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 39.
Nays: Councillors: Bossons, Brown, Cho, Chong, Davis, Feldman, Flint, Gardner,
Giansante, Lindsay Luby, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Pantalone, Sgro,
Shiner - 15.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 24.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor Flint, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Bussin, Flint, Korwin-Kuczynski, McConnell - 4.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 50.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 46.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Shiner, as
amended, viz.:
that:
(1) consideration of the foregoing Clause be deferred;
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Human Resources and
the Lead Solicitor be requested to submit a full report in this regard to
the next meeting of City Council;
(3) the files from the former City of Toronto respecting this matter, together
with all relevant information, be provided to the Lead Solicitor, and
sufficient time be given for the Lead Solicitor and appropriate staff to
review the files; and
further, that the proposals outlined in the foregoing motions (b), (c) and (d) by
Councillors Adams, Davis and McConnell, respectively, regarding legal advice and
background information, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer, and the
Chief Administrative Officer be directed to ensure that full legal advice and
background information are provided to Council. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Balkissoon, Bossons, Brown, Cho, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Lindsay Luby, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, O Brien, Ootes,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair - 20.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bussin, Chow, Disero,
Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Silva, Walker - 33.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 13.
At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing motion (g) by Councillor Holyday, ruled such motion out of order.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Filion, Fotinos, Gardner, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Shaw, Silva, Walker - 33.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Bossons, Brown, Cho, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Flint,
Giansante, Holyday, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
O Brien, Ootes, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Sinclair - 22.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 11.
118 Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
headed Metro Access to Social Housing .
(See Appendix A , page 157.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
119 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Strategic Restructuring - Human Resources Principles and Strategic Directions .
(See Appendix A , page 247.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a communication
(February 3, 1998) from the President, Local 79, Canadian Union of Public Employees,
regarding the Strategic Restructuring - Human Resources Principles and Strategic
Directions Initiative, outlining Principles and Values to be used during restructuring
and urging Councillors to include in the Human Resources Principles and Directions
commitments to avoid layoffs as a means to achieve budget targets and to maintain high
quality service to the public.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
120 Clause No. 15 of Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Residential
Demolition Permit Applications - 399 - 403 King Street East (Don River) .
(See Appendix A , page 528.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications:
(i) from Ms. E. Hudson, President, Toronto Region Architectural Conservancy
(January 27, 1998) expressing opposition to the proposed demolition of the
cottages at 399, 401 and 403 King Street East, noting that these houses form part
of a Heritage District; and
(ii) from the following individuals, in opposition to the proposal to demolish the
properties at 399-403 King Street East:
(i) from Mr. P. D. Pellier, Oakville, Ontario, forwarding a copy of a
communication (January 26, 1998) addressed to the Anglican Diocese of
Toronto;
(ii) from Ms. C. Robson, Toronto (undated);
(iii) from Ms. B. Dashwood, Toronto (January 30, 1998); and
(iv) from Mr. R. W. McLennan, Toronto (January 29, 1998).
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report
(February 3, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer responding to a request
from the Toronto Community Council for information regarding a tax exemption for two
properties located at 399-403 King Street East.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
121 Clause No. 6 of Report No. 1 of The York Community Council, headed Other Items Considered
by the Community Council .
(See Appendix A , page 567.)
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, without
amendment, it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Prue, with the permission of Council, moved
that, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 3 of
Report No. 1 of The East York Community Council, headed Implementation of a Disabled
Parking Space on Bryant Avenue , be re-opened for further consideration, which was
carried, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having voted in the
affirmative.
122 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of The East York Community Council, headed Implementation of
a Disabled Parking Space on Bryant Avenue .
(See Appendix A , page 439; see also Minute No. 101.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Prue, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and referred back to the
East York Community Council for further consideration.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Prue, it was
carried.
123 Clause No. 5 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team, headed Interim Boards of Directors for the Municipal Housing
Companies .
(See Appendix A , page 666.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a joint report
(January 28, 1998) from the President, City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation, and
the President, The Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company Limited, regarding the
appointments to the interim Boards of Directors for the municipal housing companies and
submitting recommendations in regard thereto.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Walker, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the joint report dated January 28, 1998, from the
President, City of Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation, and the President, The
Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company Limited, entitled Appointments to the
Interim Boards of Directors for the Municipal Housing Companies , embodying the
following recommendations, be adopted:
It is recommended that:
(1) this report be considered by Council simultaneously with
communication dated December 22, 1997, from the General Managers of
The Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company Limited and Cityhome,
which was before Council at its meeting held on January 2, 6, 8 and
9, 1998 and referred to the Special Committee to Review the Final
Recommendations of the Toronto Transition Team for further
consideration;
(2) a special resolution of the City of Toronto in its capacity as the
sole shareholder of The Metropolitan Toronto Housing Company
Limited (MTHCL) authorizing a Board of Directors of nine members
(to be effective as provided for therein) be passed in accordance
with the wording appended to this report;
(3) effective on the date of effectiveness specified in the special
resolution referred to in Recommendation No. (2);
(i) the existing Directors of MTHCL, other than Councillors
Michael Walker and Michael Feldman, be removed; and
(ii) the following individuals be elected to fill the seven MTHCL
Board vacancies created by the combined operation of such
removal and the said special resolution:
Marvin Sadowski (President, MTHCL);
Madeleine Fleming (President, Cityhome);
John Alleyne;
Catherine Bertucci-Menchetti;
John Metson;
David Monk; and
Wayne Stickley;
(4) effective on the date of effectiveness specified in the special
resolution referred to in Recommendation No. (2), the following
individuals be elected to the Board of Directors of the City of
Toronto Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Cityhome) in the place and
stead of the seven (7) existing Directors thereof who have
continued in office after the end of the last term:
Marvin Sadowski (President, MTHCL);
Madeleine Fleming (President, Cityhome);
John Alleyne;
Catherine Bertucci-Menchetti;
John Metson;
David Monk; and
Wayne Stickley;
(5) an expression of thanks for their public service to the persons
whose directorships will terminate pursuant to Recommendation No.
(4) and Part (i) of Recommendation No. (3) be recorded, and
conveyed to them following such termination;
(6) By-law No. 1997-0305 of the former City of Toronto providing for
payments to Cityhome Directors be repealed and authority be granted
for the introduction in Council of the necessary Bill effective on
the date of effectiveness of the appointments referred to in
Recommendation No. (4); and
(7) the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to take all
steps necessary to give effect to Recommendations Nos. (2) to (6).
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Walker, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
124 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Contract No. T-8-98 - Bathurst Street Bridge over the Toronto Terminal Railways South of
Front Street - Structure Rehabilitation .
(See Appendix A , page 269.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
125 Clause No. 4 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Contracts Nos. T-43-98 and T-44-98 - Minor Bridge Repairs on Metropolitan Roads .
(See Appendix A , page 276.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
126 Clause No. 5 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Contracts Nos. T-2-98, T-3-98, T-4-98 and T-5-98 - Permanent Repairs to Utility Road
Cuts .
(See Appendix A , page 279.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
127 Clause No. 6 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Contracts Nos. T-6-98, T-7-98, T-21-98 and T-22-98 - General Maintenance of Metropolitan
Roads .
(See Appendix A , page 283.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
128 Clause No. 8 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
1998 Capital Works Program - Preliminary Targets and Status Report on Outstanding Debt of
the City of Toronto .
(See Appendix A , page 295.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
129 Clause No. 13 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Other Items Considered by the Committee .
(See Appendix A , page 434.)
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, without
amendment, it was carried.
130 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moeser, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider Clause No. 2 of Report
No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team,
headed Planning for the Seat of Government , the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Disero,
Feldman, Filion, Giansante, Jakobek, Lindsay Luby, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Prue, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 24.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Brown, Chong, Chow, Duguid,
Faubert, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone,
Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Tzekas - 28.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 4.
131 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Removal of King Street Reserved Streetcar Lanes .
(See Appendix A , page 216.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be
amended by striking out the recommendation of the Urban Environment and
Development Committee and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
It is recommended that:
(1) the Chief of Police be requested to continue enforcement of the reserved
streetcar lanes on King Street; and
(2) the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation be requested to submit a
report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, in six months,
on the success of such enforcement.
(b) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Korwin-Kuczynski be amended to provide that:
(1) in the interim, the reserved streetcar lanes on King Street be removed from
Jarvis Street to John Street; and
(2) the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, in consultation with the
Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, be requested to submit a
report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, in six months,
on the operation of the reserved lanes, having regard for this change.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Miller, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Brown, Chow, Disero, Filion, Flint, Johnston,
Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell,
Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Sgro, Shaw, Silva, Walker - 26.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Ashton, Bossons, Cho, Davis, Faubert, Feldman, Gardner, Giansante,
Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Sinclair, Tzekas - 13.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 13.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Korwin-Kuczynski, as amended, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out the recommendation of the
Urban Environment and Development Committee and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
It is recommended that:
(1) on an interim basis, the reserved streetcar lanes on King Street,
between Jarvis Street and John Street, be removed;
(2) the balance of the reserved streetcar lanes on King Street be
retained and the Chief of Police be requested to continue
enforcement of such lanes; and
(3) the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, in consultation
with the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, be
requested to submit a report to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee, in six months, on the operation of the
reserved lanes, having regard for the deletion of the reserved
streetcar lanes between Jarvis Street and John Street, and the
success of enforcement by the Toronto Police Service. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Brown, Cho, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Giansante,
Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe,
O Brien, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 28.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Ashton, Bossons, Davis, Faubert, Flint, Gardner, Kelly, Pantalone,
Shaw - 10.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 18.
132 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Mahood
moved that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider Notices of
Motions 11(a), (b) and (c) appearing on the Order Paper for this meeting of Council, the
vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Altobello, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Davis, Feldman, Filion, Giansante,
Holyday, Jakobek, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Minnan-Wong, Nunziata,
Prue, Shaw - 17.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Bossons, Chow, Disero, Faubert, Flint,
Gardner, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe,
O Brien Pantalone, Rae, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 29.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 12.
133 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed Deposit/Return
Systems for Beverage Containers .
(See Appendix A , page 228.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Disero, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Interim Functional Lead for Solid Waste
Management, in responding to the direction of the Committee, be requested to
separate the issue of wine and spirit containers from the issue of all other
beverage containers when reporting thereon to the Committee.
(b) Councillor Gardner, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be received.
Mayor Lastman designated Councillor Pantalone to take the Chair for the next part of the
meeting, and vacated the Chair.
Mayor Lastman resumed the Chair.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Gardner, and,
in the absence of Councillor Gardner, moved by Councillor O Brien, the vote was taken as
follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berger, Gardner, Mammoliti, O Brien, Ootes - 5.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion,
Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, McConnell,
Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 46.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 41.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Disero, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, insofar as it
pertains to Parts (1), (2) and (3) of Recommendation (A) of the Works and Utilities
Committee, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman,
Filion, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 47.
Nays: Councillors: Brown, Gardner, O Brien, Ootes - 4.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 43.
Upon the question of the adoption of the balance of the foregoing Clause, as amended, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Feldman, Filion, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones,
Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner,
Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 47.
Nays: Councillors: Gardner, O Brien, Ootes - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 44.
Mayor Lastman gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes, and vacated the Chair.
134 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Acquisition of
Subsurface Fee Interest for the Southwest Wye Tunnel and a Temporary Work Site Lease,
Sheppard Avenue Subway - Yonge Station, Owner: OMERS Realty Corporation and Canadian
Pacific Properties Incorporated and Leased to 4800 Yonge Street Limited .
(See Appendix A , page 182.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
135 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Strategic Structuring Initiative .
(See Appendix A , page 240.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a communication
(February 3, 1998) from the President, Local 79, Canadian Union of Public Employees,
regarding the Strategic Restructuring Initiative, outlining a plan for restructuring all
the departments in the new City of Toronto and requesting that the proposal to hire an
outside consultant be rejected by Council.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
136 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Staffing of Organizational Leadership Positions .
(See Appendix A , page 249.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a confidential
communication (February 3, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Strategic Policies
and Priorities Committee on February 3, 1998, recommended to Council the adoption of the
report dated February 2, 1998, from Mayor Lastman respecting the ratification of senior
staff; and submitting a copy of such report for the consideration of Council.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Rae, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding
thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the recommendation of the Strategic Policies and
Priorities Committee embodied in the confidential communication dated February 3,
1998, from the City Clerk, be adopted, viz.:
The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on February 3, 1998,
recommended to Council the adoption of the confidential report dated
February 2, 1998, from Mayor Lastman, entitled Ratification of Senior
Staff , embodying the following recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the following candidates for the positions indicated be
ratified for the positions of Solicitor, Auditor and
Commissioners (4); Jeffrey Griffiths, Auditor; Osmond Doyle,
Solicitor; Shirley Hoy, Commissioner responsible for the
community and neighbourhood services portfolio; Virginia
West, Commissioner responsible for the planning and urban
development services portfolio; Barry Gutteridge,
Commissioner responsible for the works and emergency
services portfolio; and Margaret Rodrigues, Commissioner
responsible for the corporate services portfolio;
(2) the Commissioner responsible for the economic development,
culture and tourism portfolio be hired as soon as possible
according to the process approved by Council, with a hiring
team consisting of the Mayor or his designate, the Deputy
Mayor, the Chair of the Corporate Services Committee and two
other members to be appointed by Council, and the Chief
Administrative Officer; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
(b) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the by-law that grants the Chief Administrative
Officer the authority to appoint the second layer of management staff be waived in
order to grant Council the authority to appoint the second layer of management
staff as well as for the initial appointments.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Walker, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council now recess and immediately reconvene in Committee Room A ; that Council
resolve itself into Committee of the Whole and then recess to meet privately to consider
the foregoing Clause, insofar as it pertains to a personnel matter, in accordance with
subsection 55(7) of the Municipal Act, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Faubert, Filion,
Holyday, Jones, Layton, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Nunziata, Silva,
Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 19.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Brown, Chong, Disero, Duguid,
Feldman, Flint, Gardner, Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti,
Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook - 28.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 9.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard that the questions by
Councillor Walker of the Chief Administrative Officer pertained to matters of a
confidential nature, ruled such questions out of order.
Councillor Walker challenged the ruling of Deputy Mayor Ootes.
Upon the question, Shall the ruling of the Deputy Mayor be upheld? , the vote was taken
as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Altobello, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Chong,
Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Mahood, Mihevc, O Brien, Prue, Saundercook, Sinclair, Tzekas - 27.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Filion, Jones, Mammoliti, McConnell, Miller, Rae, Silva,
Walker - 9.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 18.
(c) Councillor Duguid, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Human Resources be requested
to submit monthly update reports to the Corporate Services Committee, for the next
six months, on:
(1) the number of management employees hired to date; and
(2) the number of employees hired from each of the former Area Municipalities.
Mayor Lastman resumed the Chair.
(d) Councillor Ashton, in amendment, moved that:
(1) consideration of the recommendation of the Strategic Policies and
Priorities Committee, as embodied in the confidential communication dated
February 3, 1998, from the City Clerk, entitled Ratification of Senior
Staff , be deferred to the next meeting of Council to be held on March 4,
1998;
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to such
meeting on the performance contracts associated with the hiring of each of
the Executive Commissioners; and
(3) the hiring of the Executive Commissioners be deferred until City Council
has considered such performance contracts.
Mayor Lastman gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes, and vacated the Chair.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard that the questions by
Councillor Walker of Mayor Lastman pertained to matters of a confidential nature, ruled
such questions out of order.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moeser, with the permission of Council,
requested that Parts (1) and (2) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Duguid, be
voted on separately.
Council concurred in the foregoing request.
(e) Councillor Mahood, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that Councillors Ashton and Mahood be appointed as the
additional City Council representatives on the hiring team.
Mayor Lastman resumed the Chair.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Chong moved that, in accordance with
subsection 11(6) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive the requirement of the
6:30 p.m. recess, in order to conclude consideration of the foregoing Clause, which was
carried, there being more than two-thirds of Members of Council present and voting in the
affirmative.
(f) Councillor McConnell, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to
submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee outlining a comprehensive
policy for the hiring of senior City staff.
At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Moscoe
withdrew his foregoing motion (b), viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following;
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer by-law
that grants the Chief Administrative Officer the authority to appoint the
second layer of management staff be waived in order to grant Council the
authority to appoint the second layer of management staff as well as for
the initial appointments.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Ashton, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Ashton, Filion, Korwin-Kuczynski, Miller, Silva, Walker - 6.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Feldman, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair, Tzekas - 48.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 42.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Walker requested that the vote be taken
separately on each of the Executive Commissioner positions.
Mayor Lastman, having regard to the nature of the foregoing request by Councillor Walker,
ruled such request out of order.
Councillor Walker challenged the ruling of the Mayor.
Upon the question, Shall the ruling of the Mayor be upheld? , the vote was taken as
follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Brown, Cho, Chong,
Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante,
Holyday, Johnston, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, Miller, Moeser, Ootes, Pantalone, Saundercook,
Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair, Tzekas - 35.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bussin, Chow, Filion, Jones, Layton,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Prue, Rae, Silva, Walker - 19.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 16.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Rae, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay
Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue,
Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair, Tzekas - 50.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Silva, Walker - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 47.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Mahood, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Duguid, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Human Resources be
requested to submit monthly update reports to the Corporate Services
Committee, for the next six months, on:
(1) the number of management employees hired to date; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Holyday, Jones, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Shaw, Shiner,
Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 43.
Nays: Councillors: Berardinetti, Brown, Davis, Feldman, Giansante, Johnston, Kelly,
Lindsay Luby, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro - 11.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 32.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Duguid, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Human Resources be
requested to submit monthly update reports to the Corporate Services
Committee, for the next six months, on:
(2) the number of employees hired from each of the former Area
Municipalities. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Bossons, Brown, Cho, Duguid, Filion, Korwin-Kuczynski, Mammoliti,
Minnan-Wong, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 11.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Feldman, Flint,
Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair - 43.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 32.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor McConnell, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(a) the recommendation of the Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee embodied in the confidential communication dated February
3, 1998, from the City Clerk, be adopted, viz.:
The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on February 3,
1998, recommended to Council the adoption of the confidential
report dated February 2, 1998, from Mayor Lastman, entitled
Ratification of Senior Staff , embodying the following
recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the following candidates for the positions indicated be
ratified for the positions of Solicitor, Auditor and
Commissioners (4); Jeffrey Griffiths, Auditor; Osmond Doyle,
Solicitor; Shirley Hoy, Commissioner responsible for the
community and neighbourhood services portfolio; Virginia
West, Commissioner responsible for the planning and urban
development services portfolio; Barry Gutteridge,
Commissioner responsible for the works and emergency
services portfolio; and Margaret Rodrigues, Commissioner
responsible for the corporate services portfolio;
(2) the Commissioner responsible for the economic development,
culture and tourism portfolio be hired as soon as possible
according to the process approved by Council, with a hiring
team consisting of the Mayor or his designate, the Deputy
Mayor, the Chair of the Corporate Services Committee and two
other members to be appointed by Council, and the Chief
Administrative Officer; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto. ;
(b) Councillors Ashton and Mahood be appointed as the additional City
Council representatives on the hiring team;
(c) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to
the Corporate Services Committee outlining a comprehensive policy
for the hiring of senior City staff; and
(d) the Commissioner of Human Resources be requested to submit monthly
update reports to the Corporate Services Committee, for the next
six months, on the number of management employees hired to date.
,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay
Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair, Tzekas - 51.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Silva, Walker - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 48.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Pantalone, with the permission of Council,
proposed that Council now recess and reconvene at 8:00 p.m.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
Council recessed at 6:25 p.m.
8:15 P.M.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
137 Members present at the evening session of the first day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li
Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O'Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 56.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees, the
Community Councils and other Committees.
138 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed
Administration of Municipal Grants Programs .
(See Appendix A , page 81.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
139 Clause No. 4 of Report No. 1 of The North York Community Council, headed Other Items
Considered by the Community Council .
(See Appendix A , page 464.)
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, without
amendment, it was carried.
140 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 2 of The Interim Board of Health, headed Review of PCB Waste
Transfers Across City Boundaries .
(See Appendix A , page 589.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Acting Medical Officer of Health and the
Interim Functional Lead for Building, in consultation with appropriate staff, be
requested to submit a report to the Board of Health and to the Urban Environment
and Development Committee on the monitoring and securing of existing PCB storage
sites in the City of Toronto and, in particular, on ensuring that all levels of
government are working together to ensure the safety of the public in
PCB storage.
(b) Councillor Moeser, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Layton be amended by adding thereto the words such report to include details on
the responsibilities of the City of Toronto and the Provincial government in this
regard .
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Moeser, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Layton, as
amended, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
141 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 2 of The Interim Board of Health, headed Increase in Size of
the Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit .
(See Appendix A , page 591.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report
(January 15, 1998) from the Functional Lead, Legal Services, advising of the procedures
relating to the appointment of members of the Board of Health and recommending that a by-
law establishing the size of the Board of Health be enacted.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Filion, seconded by Councillor Jones, in amendment, moved that the
foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the report dated January 15, 1998, from the Functional Lead, Legal
Services, entitled By-law to Appoint Members of the Board of Health , be
received; and
(2) Bill No. 26 be amended to provide for the increase in the size of the Board
of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit to 10 municipal members.
(b) Councillor King, in amendment, moved that:
(1) the foregoing Clause be received;
(2) the report dated January 15, 1998, from the Functional Lead, Legal
Services, entitled By-law to Appoint Members of the Board of Health , be
adopted; and
(3) the Board of Health be requested to immediately establish the criteria it
deems appropriate to seek six additional community members and request the
Nominating Committee to proceed with the process to appoint such members as
expeditiously as possible.
(c) Councillor Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that it be clear that it is the intent of City Council
that the citizen appointees are only to be in place until their successors are
appointed.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor King, with the permission of Council,
withdrew her foregoing motion (b).
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Layton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Filion,
seconded by Councillor Jones, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the report dated January 15, 1998, from the Functional Lead, Legal
Services, entitled By-law to Appoint Members of the Board of
Health , be received;
(2) Bill No. 26 be amended to provide for the increase in the size of
the Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit to 10
municipal members; and
(3) it be clear that it is the intent of City Council that the citizen
appointees are only to be in place until their successors are
appointed. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 50.
Nays: Councillors: Faubert, Korwin-Kuczynski, Minnan-Wong - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 47.
142 Clause No. 16 of Report No. 1 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Status of Bill C-
9, the Canada Marine Act - Implications for the Port of Toronto .
(See Appendix A , page 543.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Ashton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
deleting from Recommendations Nos. (1) and (2) of the Toronto Community Council
the words Toronto Community Council s and inserting in lieu thereof the words
Toronto City Council s .
(b) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to
include Councillor Howard Moscoe in the delegation to appear before the Senate
Committee considering Bill C-9.
(c) Councillor Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) City Council request the Councillors who are members of the Toronto Harbour
Commission to request an urgent meeting of the Toronto Harbour Commission
to take place before the end of February in order to take a position on the
new Port Authority legislation;
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to provide appropriate staff
support to assist the delegation of Councillors in arranging, attending,
and making a presentation to the Senate Committee on the question; and
(3) the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services be requested to
conduct an evaluation of the assets of the Toronto Harbour Commission and
the municipal interest in those assets that will be lost by the passage of
Bill C-9, the Canada Marine Act.
(d) Councillor Kelly, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
deleting from Recommendation No. (3) of the Toronto Community Council the words
Councillors from affected wards and inserting in lieu thereof the words
interested Members of City Council .
(e) Councillor Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause, together with
all motions in this regard, be referred to the Office of the Mayor, with a request
that the Mayor meet with the GTA Members of the Federal Caucus and any interested
Members of Council to discuss this matter.
(f) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that a copy of the Clause, as adopted by Council, be
referred to the Office of the Mayor, with a request that the Mayor meet with the
GTA Members of the Federal Caucus or the appropriate Federal Officials to discuss
this matter.
(g) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding to the recommendations of the Toronto Community Council the following new
Recommendation No. (9):
(9) the Mayor or his designate be requested to participate in this process.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Jakobek, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Berardinetti, Berger, Brown, Cho, Davis, Gardner, Giansante,
Holyday, Jakobek, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Moeser, Ootes, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 23.
Nays: Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Chong,
Chow, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Johnston, Jones,
King, Layton, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Tzekas - 29.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 6.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Kelly, it was
carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, having regard to the foregoing decisions
of Council, declared the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Moscoe, redundant.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Ashton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (g) by Councillor Miller, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Layton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor Chow, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) amending the recommendations of Toronto Community Council by:
(a) deleting from Recommendations Nos. (1) and (2) the words Toronto
Community Council s and inserting in lieu thereof the words
Toronto City Council s ; and
(b) deleting from Recommendation No. (3) the words Councillors from
affected wards and inserting in lieu thereof the words interested
Members of City Council ; and
(c) adding thereto the following new Recommendation No. (9):
(9) the Mayor or his designate be requested to participate in
this process. ;
so that the recommendations of the Toronto Community Council shall now read
as follows:
The Toronto Community Council recommends that:
(1) the Federal Government be advised of the Toronto City Council s
position on Bill C-9, the Canada Marine Act;
(2) the Senate Committee be notified of the Toronto City Council s
position;
(3) appropriate officials and interested Members of City Council form a
delegation to appear before the Senate Committee considering
Bill C-9;
(4) the Senate Committee be requested to hold hearings in Toronto on
the proposed Canada Marine Act;
(5) appropriate officials negotiate with the Federal Government on an
alternative strategy for the administration of the Port and
associated lands, beginning with an exemption from the proposed
Canada Marine Act;
(6) appropriate officials prepare a full inventory, maps and an
estimated evaluation of the value of the Toronto Harbour
Commission s land, and that this inventory and evaluation be made
available to all Councillors as soon as possible;
(7) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer report to the Toronto
Community Council concerning the impact on the assets of the City
of Toronto which would result from the federal takeover of the
Toronto Harbour Commission lands;
(8) in the unfortunate event that the Bill C-9, the Canada Marine Act,
is passed by the Senate, the Federal Government be requested to
remove the provision which excludes elected Members of Council from
serving on the new Port Authority; and
(9) the Mayor or his designate be requested to participate in this
process. ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(a) City Council request the Councillors who are members of the Toronto
Harbour Commission to request an urgent meeting of the Toronto
Harbour Commission to take place before the end of February in
order to take a position on the new Port Authority legislation;
(b) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to provide
appropriate staff support to assist the delegation of Councillors
in arranging, attending, and making a presentation to the Senate
Committee on the question;
(c) the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services be
requested to conduct an evaluation of the assets of the Toronto
Harbour Commission and the municipal interest in those assets that
will be lost by the passage of Bill C-9, the Canada Marine Act; and
(d) a copy of the Clause, as adopted by Council, be referred to the
Office of the Mayor, with a request that the Mayor meet with the
GTA Members of the Federal Caucus or the appropriate Federal
Officials to discuss this matter. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Faubert, Filion, Fotinos, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Tzekas - 47.
Nays: Councillors: Brown, Giansante, Korwin-Kuczynski, Sgro, Shaw, Walker - 6.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 41.
143 Councillor Berardinetti, seconded by Councillor Walker, moved that leave be granted to
introduce:
Bill No. 34 To confirm the first portion of the proceedings of the Council at its
Meeting held on the 4th day of February, 1998. ,
which was carried.
Upon the question, Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 21-1998 To confirm the first portion of the proceedings of the
Council at its Meeting held on the 4th day of February,
1998. ,
it was carried, without dissent.
Council recessed at 10:00 p.m. to reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 1998.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1998, 9:45 A.M.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
144 Members present at the morning session of the second day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li
Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O'Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 56.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees, the
Community Councils and other Committees.
145 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Separation Program for Executive, Management and Non-Union Staff .
(See Appendix A , page 265.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Chong, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
amending the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer,
by:
(1) deleting from Recommendation No. (1) the words five years and inserting
in lieu thereof the words two years ;
(2) deleting Recommendation No. (3); and
(3) deleting Recommendation No. (4).
(b) Councillor Johnston, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to the
Corporate Services Committee outlining a re-employment policy for former
Members of Council; and
(2) the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team be requested to re-examine why the Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee and the Budget Committee review and make recommendations
respecting Human Resources issues, given the existence of a Corporate
Services Committee.
(c) Councillor Holyday, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
amending the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer,
by:
(1) deleting from Recommendation No. (1) the words five years and inserting
in lieu thereof the words three years ; and
(2) deleting Recommendation No. (4) and inserting in lieu thereof the following
new Recommendation No. (4):
(4) the re-employment policy also apply to former Members of Council
seeking employment with the municipality, and that they not be
allowed to seek employment with the municipality during their
severance period.
(d) Councillor Walker, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
amending Recommendation No. (2) embodied in the report dated February 3, 1998,
from the Chief Administrative Officer, by deleting the words with the approval of
the Chief Administrative Officer in consultation with the Chair of the Corporate
Services Committee. Exceptions beyond six months must receive the approval of
Council , after the words in duration , and inserting in lieu thereof the words
on recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer for approval by City
Council .
(e) Councillor Pantalone, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
amending the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer,
by inserting in Recommendation No. (3), after the words applied to , the word
permanent .
(f) Councillor Ashton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be 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 Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee
identifying the reserve fund sources and amounts allocated to the Workfare
Reduction and Retraining Reserve; such report to also address whether such reserve
can be self-funded from separation savings.
(g) Councillor Ootes, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
amending Recommendation No. (1) embodied the report dated February 3, 1998, from
the Chief Administrative Officer, by:
(1) inserting the words or an Agency, Board or Commission funded in whole or
in part by the City , after the words City of Toronto ; and
(2) inserting the words or employment , after the words for re-employment .
(h) Councillor Cho, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) amending the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative
Officer, by deleting from Recommendation No. (2) the words not to exceed
and inserting in lieu thereof the words up to and inserting the words at
one-half of their previous salary after the word duration ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that any firm that is bidding on a contract with
the City of Toronto and has hired a former senior management employee of
the former Metropolitan Toronto or Area Municipal governments shall be
required to provide the name of that former employee to the City.
(i) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
striking out and referring Recommendations Nos. (3) and (4) embodied in the report
dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, back to the Chief
Administrative Officer for further consideration and report thereon to the
Corporate Services Committee.
(j) Councillor O Brien, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
amending Recommendation No. (2) embodied in the report dated February 3, 1998,
from the Chief Administrative Officer, by adding thereto the words such policy to
apply whether employees are hired as consultants or employees .
(k) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to
ensure that human resources issues are submitted to the Corporate Services
Committee for consideration, in accordance with the provisions of the Council
Procedural By-law.
Mayor Lastman gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes, and vacated the Chair.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Chong, with the permission of Council,
withdrew Parts (2) and (3) of his foregoing motion (a), viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by amending the report dated February 3,
1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, by:
(2) deleting Recommendation No. (3); and
(3) deleting Recommendation No. (4).
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor Moscoe,
insofar as it pertains to the referral of Recommendation No. (3) embodied in the report
dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, back to the Chief
Administrative Officer for further consideration and report thereon to the Corporate
Services Committee, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Filion, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Layton, Mammoliti, McConnell,
Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 37.
Nays Councillors: Cho, Faubert, Feldman, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Minnan-Wong,
Nunziata, Ootes, Shiner, Tzekas - 17.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 20.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor Moscoe,
insofar as it pertains to the referral of Recommendation No. (4) embodied in the report
dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, back to the Chief
Administrative Officer for further consideration and report thereon to the Corporate
Services Committee, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Filion,
Jones, Kelly, King, Layton, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc,
Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook,
Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 38.
Nays: Councillors: Cho, Disero, Faubert, Feldman, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Minnan-Wong, Nunziata, Ootes - 16.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 22.
Having regard to the foregoing decision of Council, Deputy Mayor Ootes proposed that
Part (2) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Holyday, and the foregoing motion (e)
by Councillor Pantalone be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for further
consideration and report thereon to the Corporate Services Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Chong, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by amending the report dated February 3,
1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, by:
(1) deleting from Recommendation No. (1) the words five years and inserting
in lieu thereof the words two years ; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Chong, Chow,
Davis, Disero, Faubert, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Johnston, Jones,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mammoliti, McConnell, Miller,
O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 29.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Duguid, Feldman,
Filion, Holyday, Jakobek, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Tzekas - 25.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 4.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the foregoing
decision of Council, advised the Council that Part (1) of the foregoing motion (c) by
Councillor Holyday, was redundant.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (g) by Councillor Ootes, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by amending Recommendation No. (1) embodied
the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, by:
(1) inserting the words or an Agency, Board or Commission funded in whole or
in part by the City , after the words City of Toronto ; and
(2) inserting the words or employment , after the words for re-employment . ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (j) by Councillor O Brien, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by amending Recommendation No. (2) embodied
in the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, by
adding thereto the words such policy to apply whether employees are hired as
consultants or employees . ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Disero, Feldman, Flint,
Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong,
Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 41.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Chow, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Mammoliti, Miller, Sinclair - 13.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 28.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (h) by Councillor
Cho, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) amending the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative
Officer, by deleting from Recommendation No. (2) the words not to exceed
and inserting in lieu thereof the words up to and inserting the words at
one-half of their previous salary after the word duration ; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Cho, Chow, Duguid, Flint, Tzekas - 5.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Chong, Davis, Disero, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 49.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 44.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Walker, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by amending Recommendation No. (2) embodied
in the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, by
deleting the words with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer in
consultation with the Chair of the Corporate Services Committee. Exceptions
beyond six months must receive the approval of Council , after the words in
duration , and inserting in lieu thereof the words on recommendation of the Chief
Administrative Officer for approval by City Council . ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos,
Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe, Prue, Rae, Saundercook,
Shiner, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 32.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Berger, Brown, Chong, Chow, Davis, Faubert, Flint, Jones, Kelly,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Miller, Minnan-Wong,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Sgro, Silva - 22.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 10.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Shiner, rising on a point of order, requested
Deputy Mayor Ootes to rule on whether Part (1) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Johnston, was in order, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to
the Corporate Services Committee outlining a re-employment policy
for former Members of Council;
Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Johnston, ruled such motion in order.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moscoe, rising on a point of order, requested
Deputy Mayor Ootes to rule on whether Part (2) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Johnston, was in order, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(2) the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team be requested to re-examine why the Strategic
Policies and Priorities Committee and the Budget Committee review
and make recommendations respecting Human Resources issues, given
the existence of a Corporate Services Committee.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Johnston, ruled such motion in order.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Johnston, with the permission of Council,
withdrew Part (1) of her foregoing motion (b).
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Johnston, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor Ashton, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be 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 Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee identifying the reserve fund sources and amounts allocated to the
Workfare Reduction and Retraining Reserve; such report to also address
whether such reserve can be self-funded from separation savings. ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (k) by Councillor Chow, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be
requested to ensure that human resources issues are submitted to the
Corporate Services Committee for consideration, in accordance with the
provisions of the Council Procedural By-law. ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (h) by Councillor
Cho, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that any firm that is bidding on a contract with
the City of Toronto and has hired a former senior management employee of
the former Metropolitan Toronto or Area Municipal governments shall be
required to provide the name of that former employee to the City. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Brown, Cho, Davis, Feldman, Filion,
Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, McConnell, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Sgro, Shiner - 27.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bussin, Chong,
Chow, Duguid, Faubert, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Layton,
Mammoliti, Mihevc, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Silva, Sinclair,
Tzekas, Walker - 24.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 3.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
In summary, Council adopted the joint confidential report dated January 19, 1998, from the
Commissioner of Human Resources, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Chief
Administrative Officer, embodying the following recommendations, as amended by the Budget
Committee at its meeting held on January 26, 1998:
It is recommended that:
(1) Council adopt the Separation Program for Executive, Management and
Non-Union staff;
(2) this program replace all separation or exit programs, policies and
practices in the former municipalities;
(3) all employees of the (new) City of Toronto be advised that separation or
exit programs, policies and practices which may have been in place in the
former municipalities are no longer in force;
(4) Council approve the establishment of a Workforce Reduction and Retraining
Reserve to accommodate the funding for the Separation Program for
Executives, Management and Non-Union staff, with initial funding of
$10 million to be allocated from existing reserve funds;
(5) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer request the Province of Ontario
for assistance in funding the Separation Program required as a result of
the amalgamation dictated by the City of Toronto Act, 1997; and
(6) the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and
the Commissioner of Human Resources be authorized to take all the necessary
steps to implement these actions and to administer the Workforce Reduction
Strategy.
In addition, Council adopted the report dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief
Administrative Officer, subject to:
(1) amending Recommendation No. (1) by:
(a) inserting the words or an Agency, Board or Commission funded in whole or
in part by the City , after the words City of Toronto ; and
(b) inserting the words or employment , after the words for re-employment ;
(c) deleting the words five years and inserting in lieu thereof the words
two years ;
(2) amending Recommendation No. (2) by:
(a) deleting the words with the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer
in consultation with the Chair of the Corporate Services Committee.
Exceptions beyond six months must receive the approval of Council , after
the words in duration , and inserting in lieu thereof the words on
recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer for approval by City
Council ; and
(b) adding thereto the words such policy to apply whether employees are hired
as consultants or employees ;
(3) striking out and referring Recommendations Nos. (3) and (4) back to the Chief
Administrative Officer for further consideration and report thereon to the
Corporate Services Committee, together with the following motions:
Moved by Councillor Pantalone:
That the foregoing Clause be amended by inserting in Recommendation
No. (3) the word permanent after the words applied to .
Moved by Councillor Holyday:
That the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out Recommendation
No. (4) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(4) the re-employment policy also apply to former Members of
Council seeking employment with the municipality, and that
they should not be allowed to seek employment with the
municipality during their severance period.
so that the recommendations embodied in the confidential report dated February 3, 1998,
from the Chief Administrative Officer, shall now read as follows:
(1) employees who receive an exit or retirement package from the City of
Toronto or an Agency, Board or Commission funded in whole or in part by the
City, or who received an exit or retirement package from one of the seven
former municipalities, will not be eligible for re-employment or employment
by the municipality for a period of two years; and
(2) in limited, exceptional circumstances, any employee may be re-employed on a
contract basis, for a defined period of time not to exceed six months in
duration, on recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer for
approval by City Council, such policy to apply whether employees are hired
as consultants or employees.
Council also adopted the following recommendations:
It is further recommended that:
(1) any firm that is bidding on a contract with the City of Toronto and has
hired a former senior management employee of the former Metropolitan
Toronto or Area Municipal governments shall be required to provide the name
of that former employee to the City;
(2) the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team be requested to re-examine why the Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee and the Budget Committee review and make recommendations
respecting Human Resources issues, given the existence of a Corporate
Services Committee;
(3) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to ensure that human
resources issues are submitted to the Corporate Services Committee for
consideration, in accordance with the provisions of the Council Procedural
By-law; and
(4) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit a report
to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee identifying the reserve
fund sources and amounts allocated to the Workfare Reduction and Retraining
Reserve; such report to also address whether such reserve can be self-
funded from separation savings.
146 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Augimeri, rising on a point of privilege,
requested the Deputy Mayor to direct that the doors to the Council Chamber be unlocked to
admit members of the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty.
Deputy Mayor Ootes requested the Security staff to unlock the doors of the Council
Chamber.
147 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Mammoliti, rising on a point of privilege,
requested that the Toronto Police Service be contacted to investigate a threatening note
he and other Members of Council had received.
148 Clause No. 7 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
1998 Operating and Capital Budgets - Schedule and Public Consultation Process .
(See Appendix A , page 288.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Saundercook, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended
by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Budget Chair be requested to contact the
Chairs of the Community Councils in order to discuss and effect a better
controlled budget process.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Saundercook, with the permission of Council,
withdrew his foregoing motion (a).
(b) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) adding to Recommendation No. (2) embodied in the transmittal letter dated
January 28, 1998, from the Budget Committee, after the words Chairs of the
Standing Committees and/or their designates , the words the Chairs of the
Community Councils and/or their designates ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that a five-year planning process be continued
with respect to the Capital Budgets for the former Metropolitan Toronto
Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
(c) Councillor Bossons, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
striking out the following recommendation embodied in the transmittal letter dated
January 28, 1998, from the Budget Committee:
(2) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be directed to invite the Budget
Chair and/or his designate, other interested members of the Budget
Committee and the Chairs of the Standing Committees and/or their designates
to attend staff Budget reviews, to obtain necessary background information
on the various departmental budgets.
(d) Councillor Kelly, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
deleting from that part of the schedule embodied in Recommendation No. (1) of the
Budget Committee, the portion pertaining to the Capital Budget review by the
Standing Committees and Community Councils and submission of Phase 1 of the
Operating Budget, between February 9-19.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moscoe moved that Council vary the order of
its proceedings to consider Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed Planning for the Seat of
Government , at 2:00 p.m., which was carried. (See Minute No.150)
(e) Councillor Davis, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
deleting from Recommendation No. (1) of the Budget Committee the process outlined
for the period March 23 to April 2, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
March 23 to April 2 The Budget Committee hold consultation meetings in
the various Community Council Chambers.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moscoe moved that, in accordance with
subsection 11(6) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive the requirement of the
12:30 p.m. recess, in order to conclude consideration of the foregoing Clause, which was
carried, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Bossons, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Fotinos,
Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Saundercook,
Shiner, Silva, Tzekas - 24.
Nays: Councillors: Altobello, Berardinetti, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Filion,
Flint, Holyday, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, McConnell, Moeser,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Sgro, Shaw, Walker - 21.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 3.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the foregoing
decision of Council, declared Part (1) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Miller,
redundant.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Kelly, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Davis, Filion, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Li Preti, Ootes - 6.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Flint, Fotinos,
Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, King, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 40.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 34.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Davis, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Davis, Filion, Giansante, Kelly, Li Preti, Minnan-Wong,
Moeser, Saundercook, Shaw - 10.
Nays: Councillors: Altobello, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Flint, Fotinos, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Sgro, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 35.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 25.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Miller, it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Johnston, with the permission of Council,
moved that Council defer the vote on the foregoing Clause, as amended, until later in the
meeting.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the foregoing motion by Councillor
Johnston, declared such motion out of order.
Councillor Johnston challenged the ruling of the Deputy Mayor.
Upon the question, Shall the ruling of the Deputy Mayor be upheld? , the vote was taken
as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Brown, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Flint, Fotinos, Holyday, Jakobek,
Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva,
Walker - 37.
Nays: Councillors: Bossons, Bussin, Davis, Filion, Giansante, Johnston, Layton,
Tzekas - 8.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 29.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, viz.:
That the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(a) striking out the following recommendation embodied in the transmittal
letter dated January 28, 1998, from the Budget Committee:
(2) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be directed to invite the
Budget Chair and/or his designate, other interested members of the
Budget Committee and the Chairs of the Standing Committees and/or
their designates to attend staff Budget reviews, to obtain
necessary background information on the various departmental
budgets. ; and
(b) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that a five-year planning process be continued
with respect to the Capital Budgets for the former Metropolitan Toronto
Agencies, Boards and Commissions. ,
the vote was taken as follows
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Flint, Fotinos, Holyday,
Jakobek, Jones, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw,
Shiner, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 41.
Nays: Councillors: Davis, Filion, Giansante, Johnston, Mammoliti - 5.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 36.
Council recessed at 12:43 p.m.
2:14 P.M.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
149 At the request of Council, the City Clerk called the Roll at 2:16 p.m., those Members
present at the call of the Roll being:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion,
Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell,
Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 49.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees, the
Community Councils and other Committees.
150 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team, headed Planning for the Seat of Government .
(See Appendix A , page 613.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following:
(i) copy of a submission (June 18, 1997) entitled Toronto s Meeting Place , which was
prepared by the former City of Toronto for presentation to the Toronto Transition
Team; and
(ii) communication (January 28, 1998) from Mr. B. Kuwabara, et al, Members of the
Toronto Society of Architects, in support of the recommendation that the Toronto
City Hall be the interim and permanent home for City Council.
At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, the Commissioner of
Corporate Services gave a presentation to the Council on the proposed City Centre Project.
At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Moscoe,
seconded by Councillor Shiner, moved that no questions by Members of Council of the
Commissioner of Corporate Services be permitted, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Berger, Bussin, Chong, Duguid, Flint, Giansante, Jakobek, King,
Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Moeser, Moscoe, Pantalone, Saundercook - 15.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Brown,
Cho, Chow, Davis, Disero, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Holyday,
Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mammoliti, McConnell,
Mihevc, Miller, Nunziata, O Brien, Prue, Rae, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 33.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 18.
Mayor Lastman designated Councillor Johnston to take the Chair for the next part of the
meeting, and vacated the Chair.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) deleting from Recommendation No. (1)(i)(1)(b) of the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, all the words after
the words City Hall , and inserting in lieu thereof the words no later
than the next term of Council, but sooner if possible ;
(2) adding to Recommendation No. (1)(ii)(2) of the Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, the words and the
Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to meet with each Member of
Council not presently located at Metro Hall to determine how best to
accommodate their needs during the transition period and to ascertain what
accommodation they might require at Metro Hall ; and
(3) adding the following new recommendations to the recommendations of the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team:
(12) that the Province of Ontario be served notice to vacate Old City
Hall at the end of the present lease agreement; however, they be
advised that the City of Toronto is prepared to extend the lease
for a one-year period at $7.2 million, and that $1.6 million of
that figure be used to offset the renovation at Metro Hall; and
(13) that the Province of Ontario be offered the opportunity to lease
the former Police Headquarters on Jarvis Street to house the
Provincial Courts.
(b) Councillor Walker, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) deleting from Recommendation No. (1)(i)(1) of the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, the words
long-term ; and
(2) deleting from Recommendation No. (1)(i)(1)(b) of the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, all of the words
after the words City Hall , and inserting in lieu thereof the words no
later than the end of 1998 .
(c) Councillor Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be:
(1) adopted, subject to:
(a) City Council approving the Toronto City Hall, at 100 Queen Street
West, as the new City Hall for the Council of the City of Toronto;
and
(b) Council Members offices, Committee Rooms and the Council Chamber
renovations being completed no later than December 31, 1998, or
sooner; and
(2) amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be
requested to submit a report to Council, through the Corporate Services
Committee, within six months, outlining a detailed plan for the remainder
of the City s office needs.
(d) Councillor Moeser, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended:
(1) to provide that City Council adopt the principle that all Members of
Council are to be located in the same location, in the same building, in
the year 1998; and
(2) by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team be requested to establish a
sub-committee of five members to report back on details for the relocation
of all Members of Council, such report to address the time frame and
construction details.
(e) Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be
amended by:
(1) striking out Recommendation No. (1)(ii) of the Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
(ii) striking out Recommendation No. (2) and inserting in lieu thereof
the following:
(2) that City Council approve, in the interim, where
appropriate, that Council meetings be located at Metro
Hall; ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that a regular shuttle bus service be provided
between City Hall and Metro Hall for Members of Council and City
employees.
(f) Councillor O Brien, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be 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 Corporate Services Committee, within four
months, on the financial feasibility of accomplishing all of the recommendations
that have been put forward by the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of
the Toronto Transition Team.
(g) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
striking out Recommendation No. (1)(ii) of the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
(ii) striking out Recommendation No. (2) and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
(2) City Council approve that, in the interim, Council meetings and
Councillors offices shall be located at City Hall and that the
necessary work be undertaken at City Hall at a cost not to exceed
$2.7 million.
(h) Councillor Holyday, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
striking out the recommendations of the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
It is recommended that the joint report dated January 22, 1998, from the Chief
Administrative Officer and the Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate
Services, be adopted.
(i) Councillor McConnell, in amendment, moved that:
(1) the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that the necessary work at
Toronto City Hall be undertaken at a cost not to exceed $5.2 million; and
(2) Part (2) of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Moeser be amended by
adding thereto the words and address the issue of how to phase in the
funding of the $5.2 million cost for the renovations to Toronto City Hall
over one or two years .
Councillor Johnston gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes, and vacated the Chair.
(j) Councillor Mihevc, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding to Recommendation No. (6) of the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team, the words , and to the University Avenue
Subway , so that Recommendation No. (6) shall now read as follows:
(6) that this project include a review of the feasibility of
underground connections to Old City Hall and the Yonge Subway,
either via the Eaton Centre or across Queen Street via The Bay, and
to the University Avenue Subway; .
(k) Councillor Davis, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) deleting from Recommendation No. (1)(ii) of the Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team the figure $1.6 and
inserting in lieu thereof the figure $1.3 ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be
requested to investigate the feasibility of leasing Metro Hall to the
Greater Toronto Services Board, if and when it is established, and submit a
report thereon to the Corporate Services Committee.
(l) Councillor Lindsay Luby, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended
by adding the following new recommendation to the recommendations of the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team:
that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to
the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team, outlining a process for public participation in planning the redesign
of Toronto City Hall, including organizations and groups such as Tourism
Toronto .
(m) Councillor Mammoliti, in amendment, moved that:
(1) Part (1) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Moscoe be amended by
adding thereto the words and that all renovations be completed and ready
for Councillors to move into no later than January 1, 2000 ; and
(2) the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that each member of staff of Members of Council
be accommodated at Toronto City Hall in accordance with current City space
standards.
Councillor Mammoliti, having spoken to the matter for a period of five minutes, Councillor
Walker, seconded by Councillor Sinclair, moved that Section 24 of the Council Procedural
By-law be waived and that Councillor Mammoliti be granted a further period of five minutes
in order to permit the conclusion of his remarks, which was carried, there being more
than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the affirmative.
(n) Councillor Sinclair, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the current office arrangements for Members of
Council be maintained through the preparation, implementation and completion of
the City Centre Project.
(o) Councillor Berardinetti, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended
by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be
requested to submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee on the use of the
other Civic Centre locations, in order to ensure that local government remains
accessible to local constituents.
(p) Councillor Minnan-Wong, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended
by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that, until such time as Members of Council relocate to
Toronto City Hall, during normal business hours, the doors to the Members Offices
at Metro Hall remain unlocked to allow access to Members of Council by the media,
constituents and visitors.
(q) Councillor Shiner, in amendment, moved that:
(1) Council defer consideration of the decision on the final location of the
City of Toronto Council; and
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Corporate Services
be requested to submit a joint report to the Corporate Services Committee
within one year or once downsizing levels have been determined.
(r) Councillor Fotinos, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that, should City Council adopt the recommendation to
move to Toronto City Hall, the offices for Members of Council be aligned in the
order of the Ward numbers, in order to ensure that both Members for each Ward are
in adjacent offices.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Clause until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 152)
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, with the permission of Council,
proposed that Council now recess and reconvene at 8:00 p.m.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
Council recessed at 6:18 p.m.
8:15 P.M.
Council reconvened.
Deputy Mayor Ootes took the Chair and called the Members to order.
151 Members present at the evening session of the second day of this meeting:
Members present:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li
Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O'Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 56.
152 Council resumed its consideration of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee
to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed Planning for the Seat
of Government . (See also Minute No. 150)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (q) by Councillor Shiner, viz.:
that:
(1) Council defer consideration of the decision on the final location of the
City of Toronto Council; and
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Corporate Services
be requested to submit a joint report to the Corporate Services Committee
within one year or once downsizing levels have been determined. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berger, Brown, Chong, O Brien, Sgro, Shiner - 6.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 48.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 42.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (h) by Councillor Holyday, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out the recommendations of the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and
inserting in lieu thereof the following:
It is recommended that the joint report dated January 22, 1998, from the
Chief Administrative Officer and the Acting Executive Commissioner of
Corporate Services, be adopted.
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Berger, Brown, Cho, Chong, Davis, Holyday, Kelly, King, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner - 15.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion,
Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 39.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 24.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor
Moeser, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended:
(1) to provide that City Council adopt the principle that all Members of
Council are to be located in the same location, in the same building, in
the year 1998; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons,
Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman,
Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 52.
Nays: Councillors: Berger, Holyday- 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 50.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1)(a) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Jakobek, viz.:
(1) (a) City Council approving the Toronto City Hall, at 100 Queen Street
West, as the new City Hall for the Council of the City of
Toronto; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 47.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Chong, Holyday, Kelly, O Brien, Sgro, Shiner - 7.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 40.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1)(b) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Jakobek, viz.:
(1) (b) Council Members offices, Committee Rooms and the Council Chamber
renovations being completed no later than December 31, 1998, or
sooner; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Jones,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Nunziata, Ootes,
Rae, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 39.
Nays: Councillors: Cho, Chong, Davis, Holyday, Johnston, Kelly, King, Mahood, Moscoe,
O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner - 15.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 24.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Jakobek, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be:
(2) amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be
requested to submit a report to Council, through the Corporate Services
Committee, within six months, outlining a detailed plan for the remainder
of the City s office needs. ,
it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the foregoing
decision of Council, declared Part (1) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Moscoe,
the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Walker, and Part (1) of the foregoing motion (m) by
Councillor Mammoliti, redundant.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor
McConnell, viz.:
that:
(1) the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that the necessary work at
Toronto City Hall be undertaken at a cost not to exceed $5.2 million; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Bussin,
Cho, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Giansante,
Jakobek, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 35.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Berardinetti, Bossons, Brown, Chong, Davis, Faubert, Flint,
Holyday, Jones, Kelly, King, Mahood, Minnan-Wong, O Brien,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner - 19.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 16.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Miller, with the permission of Council,
withdrew his foregoing motion (g), viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out Recommendation No. (1)(ii)
of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(ii) striking out Recommendation No. (2) and inserting in lieu thereof
the following:
(2) City Council approve that, in the interim, Council meetings
and Councillors offices shall be located at City Hall and
that the necessary work be undertaken at City Hall at a cost
not to exceed $2.7 million.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (k) by Councillor
Davis, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) deleting from Recommendation No. (1)(ii) of the Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team the figure $1.6 and
inserting in lieu thereof the figure $1.3 ; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berger, Cho, Faubert, Flint, Ootes, Shiner - 6.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Pantalone, Prue,
Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 48.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 42.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor
Korwin-Kuczynski, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) striking out Recommendation No. (1)(ii) of the Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
(ii) striking out Recommendation No. (2) and inserting in lieu thereof
the following:
(2) that City Council approve, in the interim, where
appropriate, that Council meetings be located at Metro
Hall; ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Moscoe, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(2) adding to Recommendation No. (1)(ii)(2) of the Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, the words and the
Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to meet with each Member of
Council not presently located at Metro Hall to determine how best to
accommodate their needs during the transition period and to ascertain what
accommodation they might require at Metro Hall ; ,
it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the foregoing
decisions of Council, proposed that Part (2) of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor
McConnell be amended by deleting the words one or two years and inserting in lieu
thereof the words one year .
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor
McConnell, as amended, viz.:
that:
(2) Part (2) of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Moeser be amended by
adding thereto the words and address the issue of how to phase in the
funding of the $5.2 million cost for the renovations to Toronto City Hall
over one year . ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor
Moeser, as amended, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team be requested to establish a
sub-committee of five members to:
(1) report back on details for the relocation of all Members of
Council, such report to address the time frame and construction
details; and
(2) address the issue of how to phase in the funding of the $5.2
million cost for the renovations to Toronto City Hall over one
year. ,
it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the foregoing
decisions of Council, declared the foregoing motion (n) by Councillor Sinclair, redundant.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (j) by Councillor Mihevc, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding to Recommendation No. (6) of the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, the
words , and to the University Avenue Subway , so that Recommendation No. (6)
shall now read as follows:
(6) that this project include a review of the feasibility of
underground connections to Old City Hall and the Yonge Subway,
either via the Eaton Centre or across Queen Street via The Bay, and
to the University Avenue Subway; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis, Disero, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell,
Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 44.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Altobello, Bossons, Chong, Duguid, Holyday, Johnston, King,
Saundercook, Shiner - 10.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 34.
At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Moscoe,
having regard to the foregoing decisions of Council, proposed that Part (3) of his
foregoing motion (a) be amended by deleting from the proposed new Recommendation No. (12)
the words $1.6 million of that figure and inserting in lieu thereof the words the
money , and deleting the words Metro Hall and inserting in lieu thereof the words City
Hall .
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (3) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Moscoe, as amended, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(3) adding the following new recommendations to the recommendations of the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team:
(12) that the Province of Ontario be served notice to vacate Old City
Hall at the end of the present lease agreement; however, they be
advised that the City of Toronto is prepared to extend the lease
for a one-year period at $7.2 million, and that the money be used
to offset the renovation at City Hall; and
(13) that the Province of Ontario be offered the opportunity to lease
the former Police Headquarters on Jarvis Street to house the
Provincial Courts.
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: .Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 52.
Nays: Councillors: Holyday, Shiner - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 50.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor
Korwin-Kuczynski, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that a regular shuttle bus service be provided
between City Hall and Metro Hall for Members of Council and City
employees. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Berger, Brown, Bussin, Chow, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell, Miller, Pantalone, Sinclair - 13.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Cho,
Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw,
Shiner, Silva, Walker - 41.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 28.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor O Brien, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be 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 Corporate Services Committee, within
four months, on the financial feasibility of accomplishing all of the
recommendations that have been put forward by the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair - 45.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Disero, Filion, Fotinos, Kelly, Mahood, Mihevc, Moscoe,
Walker - 9.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 36.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (m) by Councillor
Mammoliti, viz.:
that:
(2) the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that each member of staff of Members of Council
be accommodated at Toronto City Hall in accordance with current City space
standards. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons,
Bussin, Cho, Chow, Disero, Filion, Fotinos, Holyday, Jakobek,
Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 33.
Nays: Councillors: Balkissoon, Brown, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Flint,
Giansante, Johnston, Kelly, King, Lindsay Luby, Minnan-Wong,
Moeser, O Brien, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner - 21.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 12.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (k) by Councillor
Davis, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be
requested to investigate the feasibility of leasing Metro Hall to the
Greater Toronto Services Board, if and when it is established, and submit a
report thereon to the Corporate Services Committee. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Holyday,
Jones, King, Layton, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair - 20.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons,
Brown, Bussin, Cho, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Giansante, Johnston, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Rae, Walker - 33.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 13.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (l) by Councillor Lindsay Luby,
viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding the following new recommendation
to the recommendations of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team:
that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to
the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team, outlining a process for public participation in planning the redesign
of Toronto City Hall, including organizations and groups such as Tourism
Toronto. ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (o) by Councillor Berardinetti,
viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be
requested to submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee on the use
of the other Civic Centre locations, in order to ensure that local
government remains accessible to local constituents. ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (r) by Councillor Fotinos, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that, should City Council adopt the
recommendation to move to Toronto City Hall, the offices for Members of
Council be aligned in the order of the Ward numbers, in order to ensure
that both Members for each Ward are in adjacent offices. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Kelly, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Mahood, Mammoliti, Miller, Moscoe, Pantalone, Saundercook, Silva,
Walker - 24.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Bossons, Brown, Cho, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Li Preti, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue. Rae Sgro, Shaw, Shiner,
Sinclair - 30.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 6.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, with the permission of Council,
moved that the following motion (p) by Councillor Minnan-Wong, be referred to the
Corporate Services Committee, viz.:
Moved by Councillor Minnan-Wong:
It is recommended that, until such time as Members of Council relocate to
Toronto City Hall, during normal business hours, the doors to the Members
Offices at Metro Hall remain unlocked to allow access to Members of Council
by the media, constituents and visitors. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Cho, Chong, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Fotinos, Giansante,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue,
Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair - 25.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Brown, Bussin, Chow, Davis, Disero, Filion, Holyday,
Jakobek, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong,
Nunziata, Rae, Sgro, Walker - 18.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 7.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, viz.:
That the foregoing Clause be adopted, subject to:
(1) (a) City Council adopting the principle that all Members of Council are
to be located in the same location, in the same building, in the
year 1998;
(b) City Council approving the Toronto City Hall, at 100 Queen Street
West, as the new City Hall for the Council of the City of Toronto;
(c) Council Members offices, Committee Rooms and the Council Chamber
renovations being completed no later than December 31, 1998, or
sooner; and
(d) the necessary work at Toronto City Hall being undertaken at a cost
not to exceed $5.2 million;
(2) striking out Recommendation No. (1)(ii) of the Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
(ii) striking out Recommendation No. (2) and inserting in lieu thereof
the following:
(2) that City Council approve, in the interim, where
appropriate, that Council meetings be located at Metro Hall,
and the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to
meet with each Member of Council not presently located at
Metro Hall to determine how best to accommodate their needs
during the transition period and to ascertain what
accommodation they might require at Metro Hall; . ;
(3) adding to Recommendation No. (6) of the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team the words , and to the
University Avenue Subway , so that Recommendation No. (6) shall now read as
follows:
(6) that this project include a review of the feasibility of
underground connections to Old City Hall and the Yonge Subway,
either via the Eaton Centre or across Queen Street via The Bay, and
to the University Avenue Subway; ;
(4) adding the following new recommendations to the recommendations of the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team:
(12) that the Province of Ontario be served notice to vacate Old City
Hall at the end of the present lease agreement; however, they be
advised that the City of Toronto is prepared to extend the lease
for a one-year period at $7.2 million, and that the money be used
to offset the renovation at Toronto City Hall;
(13) that the Province of Ontario be offered the opportunity to lease
the former Police Headquarters on Jarvis Street to house the
Provincial Courts; and
(14) that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a
report to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team, outlining a process for public
participation in planning the redesign of Toronto City Hall,
including organizations and groups such as Tourism Toronto. ; and
(5) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(a) each member of staff of Members of Council be accommodated at
Toronto City Hall in accordance with current City space standards;
(b) the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team be requested to establish a sub-committee of five
members to:
(i) report back on details for the relocation of all Members of
Council, such report to address the time frame and
construction details; and
(ii) address the issue of how to phase in the funding of the
$5.2 million cost for the renovations to Toronto City Hall
over one year;
(c) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit a
report to the Corporate Services Committee, within four months, on
the financial feasibility of accomplishing all of the
recommendations that have been put forward by the Special Committee
to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team;
(d) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to:
(i) submit a report to Council, through the Corporate Services
Committee, within six months, outlining a detailed plan for
the remainder of the City s office needs; and
(ii) submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee on the
use of the other Civic Centre locations, in order to ensure
that local government remains accessible to local
constituents; and
(e) the following motion be referred to the Corporate Services
Committee:
Moved by Councillor Minnan-Wong:
It is recommended that, until such time as Members of Council
relocate to Toronto City Hall, during normal business hours, the
doors to the Members Offices at Metro Hall remain unlocked to
allow access to Members of Council by the media, constituents and
visitors. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 44.
Nays: Councillors: Brown, Chong, Davis, Holyday, Kelly, O Brien, Sgro, Shiner - 8.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 36.
Mayor Lastman resumed the Chair.
153 Clause No. 9 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Financial Relationships with the Toronto District School Boards .
(See Appendix A , page 318.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Bussin, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(a) deleting from Recommendations Nos. (1) and (2) embodied in the transmittal letter
dated January 28, 1998, from the Budget Committee, the references to the date
June 1, 1998 and inserting in lieu thereof August 31, 1998 , so that such
recommendations shall now read as follows:
(1) that the effective date of the change to quarterly payments be August 31,
1998, and that the former financing arrangements in effect in 1997 continue
until that time without prejudice to the City of Toronto;
(2) that City and School Board officials present an agreement before August 31,
1998, that addresses the City use of daycare and school facilities for
parks and recreation purposes into a new master agreement between the City
and the School Boards; ; and
(b) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that Council appoint a delegation composed of
Councillors Bussin, Jakobek, McConnell, Walker and any other interested
Councillors, to meet with officials of the Ministry of Education and Training with
respect to education costs that are no longer covered by Provincial funding.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Bussin, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
154 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moeser moved that Council vary the order of
its proceedings to now consider Notices of Motions 11(a), (b) and (c) appearing on the
Order Paper, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Altobello, Berardinetti, Berger, Cho, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday,
Jakobek, Jones, Kelly, King, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mihevc, Moeser,
Nunziata, Ootes, O Brien, Rae, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair - 31.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Chow,
Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mammoliti, McConnell, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Pantalone, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner,
Walker - 22.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 9.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Layton,
moved that Council now give consideration to the following Notices of Motions, which was
carried, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having voted in the
affirmative:
(a) Moved by: Councillor Duguid
Seconded by: Councillor Tzekas
WHEREAS City Council at its Inaugural Meeting held on January 2, 6, 8 and 9,
1998, during its consideration of the final report of the Toronto Transition
Team, adopted the following motion:
It is recommended that Recommendation 11 of the final report of the
Toronto Transition Team be amended to provide that, until the matter of
salaries for Members of Council and tax-free portions has been resolved,
the salaries for Councillors be set at $64,505.13, one-third tax free, as
it was for the previous Metropolitan Councillors; and, further, that the
Mayor s salary also remain the same as the previous Metropolitan
Chairman; ; and
WHEREAS the Provincial legislature has not yet amended legislation as it pertains
to Councillors' salaries and benefits; and
WHEREAS the residents of the City of Toronto deserve and desire diligence and
fiscal responsibility with respect to expenditures by and for their elected
Councillors;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, the issue of salaries for the Mayor and Members of City Council
be reopened for further consideration;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the interim salary for Councillors be established
at $61,300.00, and that the Mayor's salary be set at $101,083.50;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon passage of Provincial legislation eliminating
the tax-exempt provisions for municipal representatives, City of Toronto
Councillor Salaries be set at $79,500.00; that the Mayor s salary be set at
$140,000.00, as recommended by the Transition Team's Final Report;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Toronto request that
the Minister of Municipal Affairs of the Province of Ontario introduce
legislation at the earliest possible time to amend tax-exempt provisions for
salaries.
(b) Moved by: Councillor Nunziata
Seconded by: Councillor Holyday
WHEREAS the Provincial Transition Team recommended a salary level of $79,500.00
for Members of Council with the one-third tax free allowance being eliminated; and
WHEREAS the one-third tax free allowance has not yet been eliminated by
legislation and will not for the foreseeable future;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, the issue of salaries for the Mayor and Members of City Council
be reopened for further consideration;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the salary for the Mayor and Members of Council be
established at the level recommended by the Transition Team.
(c) Moved by: Councillor Mahood
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
WHEREAS the Transition Team recommended a salary of $79,500.00 for Councillors,
and $140,000.00 for the Mayor, which assumed that the one-third tax free expense
allowance would be eliminated in 1998; and
WHEREAS the current Municipal Act does not immediately eliminate the one-third tax
free expense allowance;
WHEREAS, until such time as the one-third tax free allowance is eliminated,
Members of Council wish to take home the same net pay as the Transition Team
recommended; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, the issue of salaries for the Mayor and Members of Council be
re-opened for further consideration;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council strongly urge the Province of Ontario to
immediately eliminate the one-third tax free allowance;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Transition Team recommendations be adopted
when the one-third tax free allowance is eliminated by the Province of Ontario;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, until such time as the Province of Ontario
eliminates the one-third tax free expense allowance, the salary of a Councillor be
set at $63,915.00 (including the continuation of the Type 6 agreement) and the
salary of the Mayor be set at $101,084.00, in order to ensure that all Members of
Council receive the same net pay as recommended by the Transition Team.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Motions, petitions,
containing signatures of staff from O Connor Social Services, in opposition to City
Councillors salary increase.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Layton,
moved that the first Operative Paragraph embodied in the foregoing Motions (a), (b) and
(c), be adopted, viz.:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, the issue of salaries for the Mayor and Members of Council be
re-opened for further consideration; ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante,
Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair- 50.
Nays: Councillors: Mammoliti, Miller, Saundercook, Walker - 4.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 46.
At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Duguid
withdrew his foregoing Motion (a).
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Mahood moved that, in accordance with
subsection 38(c) of the Council Procedural By-law, the vote be now taken on the foregoing
Motion (c), the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay
Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, McConnell, Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 48.
Nays: Councillors: Davis, Miller, Minnan-Wong, O Brien - 4.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 44.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion (c) by Councillor Mahood,
seconded by Councillor Ootes, without amendment, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid,
Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 53.
Nay: Councillor Davis - 1.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 52.
Having regard to the foregoing decision of Council, the foregoing Motion (b) by Councillor
Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Holyday, was not put to a vote.
155 Clause No. 10 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Expenditure Reduction Proposals - Cost of Salaries, Wages and Benefits .
(See Appendix A , page 337.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
156 Clause No. 11 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
1998 Operating Budget - A Phased Review Approach .
(See Appendix A , page 343.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
157 Clause No. 12 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
1998 Interim Capital Budget - Capital Projects Requiring Urgent Financing Approval .
(See Appendix A , page 350.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
Mayor Lastman gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes, and vacated the Chair.
158 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team headed City of Toronto Administrative Structure .
(See Appendix A , page 630.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
reports:
(i) from the Chief Administrative Officer (February 2, 1998) submitting a modified
Option Three Administrative Structure incorporating the changes recommended by the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and
recommending a change to the Community and Economic Development Services group in
order to better reflect the focus of this group of services; and
(ii) from the Chief Administrative Officer (February 2, 1998) providing, for
information, an outline of the ratification process followed for senior staff.
Council also had before it during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
report and communication:
(i) from the City Clerk (February 3, 1998) advising that the Strategic Policies and
Priorities Committee, on February 3, 1998, recommended to Council the adoption of
the report dated February 2, 1998, from Mayor Lastman respecting the ratification
senior staff; and that such recommendation be considered with Clause No. 3 of
Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team, headed City of Toronto Administrative Structure ; and
(ii) information sheet (February 3, 1998), entitled CSPC Toronto Sound Bite , prepared
by the Community and Social Planning Council of Toronto, providing research data
on the health and social benefits of recreation programs, and requesting that this
service fall under the Community and Neighbourhood Services cluster in the new
City s administrative structure.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Prue, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) striking out the words recreation and in Recommendation (A) (1) (b) (ii)
of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team and placing recreation under the Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism group; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be
requested to submit a report to Council, through the Corporate Services
Committee, within six months or less, on the linkages and improvements that
may be made to the Corporate structure.
(b) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that:
(1) Part (2) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Prue be amended to
provide that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit
reports in this regard to City Council, in August, 1998, November, 1998,
and February, 1999, such reports to be submitted through the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and/or
the Corporate Services Committee, as appropriate; and
(2) the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(a) striking out the words Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee in Recommendation No. (3) of the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, and
inserting in lieu thereof the words Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team ; and
(b) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the report dated February 2, 1998, from the Chief
Administrative Officer, entitled City of Toronto
Administrative Structure , including the 2nd revised
Appendix A, revised Appendix B, and Appendix C, be adopted;
and
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with
appropriate staff, be requested to submit a report to the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team on the staffing and administrative structure
for the Community Councils.
(c) Councillor Johnston, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
inserting the word parks prior to the words recreation and libraries in
Recommendation (A) (1) (b) (ii) of the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team, so that parks would be placed under the
Community and Neighbourhood Services group.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moscoe moved that, in accordance with
subsection 11(6) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive the requirement of the
10:00 p.m. recess, in order to complete consideration of all matters remaining on the
Order Paper, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Brown, Cho,
Davis, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair - 38.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bussin, Chong, Duguid, Faubert, Flint,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Walker - 12.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having
voted in the affirmative.
(d) Councillor Pantalone, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to
give consideration to the matter of the titles used for positions below that of
Commissioners and submit a report thereon, as soon as possible, to the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, after
determining what is commonly used in other municipalities.
(e) Councillor Kelly, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) striking out Recommendation No. (2) of the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and inserting in lieu thereof
the following:
(2) that the title of the leads of the administrative structures be
designated as Executive Commissioners ; ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be
requested to submit a report to the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team on the title used for positions below
that of Commissioners, and, in so doing, give consideration to recommending
an appropriate title that recognizes the prestige and uniqueness of the
title Commissioner used for most Department Heads in the former
municipalities.
(f) Councillor Moeser, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and
referred back to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team for further consideration.
(g) Councillor Fotinos, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to
provide that:
(1) parks, arts and culture, and heritage also be assigned to the Community and
Neighbourhood Services cluster and deleted from the Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism cluster;
(2) the issues of by-law enforcement, licensing, building permits and
inspections, fire and ambulance be assigned to the Economic Development
cluster, and the words culture and tourism be deleted from the name of
the cluster;
(3) roads and expressways be assigned to the Urban Planning and Development
cluster, and the cluster be re-named Urban Planning and Transportation ;
and
(4) the remaining divisions in the administrative structure be assigned as
outlined in the 2nd Revised Appendix A.
(h) Councillor Sinclair, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to
provide that libraries be assigned to the Community and Neighbourhood Services
cluster.
(i) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that:
(1) Part (1) of the foregoing motion (g) by Councillor Fotinos be amended to
provide that parks and recreation be moved to the Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism service cluster; and
(2) the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that the issue of the names for
the service clusters be referred to the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team for further review and, in no
instance should the word strategic be used as part of such names.
(j) Councillor Bossons, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to
provide that the function tourism be added under Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski moved that, in accordance
with subsection 38(c) of the Council Procedural By-law, the vote be now taken on the
foregoing Clause, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Berardinetti, Berger, Brown, Cho, Chong, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Nunziata, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro,
Sinclair, Walker - 31.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Filion, Flint,
Jones, Layton, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Rae, Shaw, Shiner, Silva - 20.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
(k) Councillor Shiner, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to
provide that, to ensure service integration and co-operation, matters of
recreation that serve the social agenda report through the Community and
Neighbourhood Services Committee and the Chief Administrative Officer be requested
to submit a report thereon to Council.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Miller, rising on a point of order, requested
Deputy Mayor Ootes to rule on whether the foregoing motion (k) by Councillor Shiner, was
in order.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the foregoing motion (k) by Councillor
Shiner, ruled such motion out of order.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Clause until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 186)
159 Clause No. 4 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team, headed Interim Policy for Citizen Appointments .
(See Appendix A , page 655.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding to Part (7) of
the Appendix 2, entitled City of Toronto, Interim Policies for Appointments of Citizens
to Agencies, Boards and Commissions embodied in the report dated January 26, 1998, from
the City Clerk, the sentence All Members of Council be notified of the meeting dates, and
all Members of Council be permitted to review the list of applicants who have submitted
their names prior to the interview process, in order that they can provide input prior to
the meeting. , so that Part (7) shall now read as follows:
(7) The Nominating Committee shall meet in private to review the applications
and select candidates for interview. The Chairman of the relevant Standing
Committee, a representative of the Access and Equity Unit, and any program
staff identified by the Nominating Committee shall be invited as
advisors/observers. All Members of Council be notified of the meeting
dates, and all Members of Council be permitted to review the list of
applicants who have submitted their names prior to the interview process,
in order that they can provide input prior to the meeting.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Layton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
160 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Li Preti,
seconded by Councillor Augimeri, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Li Preti
Seconded by: Councillor Augimeri
WHEREAS the City Solicitor has recommended that a settlement be entered into with
respect to the City s opposition to a crematorium proposal in the City of Vaughan,
on certain terms; and
WHEREAS the terms of the settlement satisfy a number of concerns of the City, but
not all of the concerns of the community; and
WHEREAS the representatives of the community have retained legal counsel and
instructed him to continue their opposition to the crematorium proposal; and
WHEREAS the community has made every effort to oppose the crematorium proposal,
including hiring of independent counsel at their own considerable expense;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) the City of Toronto assist the community by contributing the sum of
$10,000.00 to their expenses from Corporate Contingency; and
(2) the City of Toronto notify the City of Vaughan and the Regional
Municipality of York that it opposes any further intensification of the
subject lands beyond that proposed by this settlement. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell,
Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 41.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Faubert, Holyday, Kelly, Pantalone, Rae,
Shaw - 8.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having
voted in the affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, Councillor
Faubert, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be amended by deleting Part (1) of
the Operative Paragraph.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Faubert, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Bossons, Cho, Duguid, Faubert, Giansante,
Holyday, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mihevc, Moeser, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Sinclair - 20.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Brown, Bussin,
Chong, Chow, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Jakobek,
Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell,
Miller, Moscoe, Prue, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Walker - 28.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 8.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Jakobek, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Prue, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 35.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Duguid, Faubert, Giansante, Holyday, Jones,
Kelly, Lindsay Luby, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook,
Shaw - 15.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 20.
161 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Li Preti,
seconded by Councillor O Brien, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion by Councillor Li Preti, seconded by
Councillor Augimeri, and, with the permission of Council, seconded by Councillor O Brien:
Moved by: Councillor Li Preti
Seconded By: Councillor O Brien
WHEREAS the City Solicitor (North York) has prepared a report to Council
requesting instructions on a settlement proposal in respect of an Ontario
Municipal Board Hearing scheduled to commence on February 9, 1998; and
WHEREAS the City Solicitor s report concerns an urgent matter arising since the
publication of Council's agenda; and
WHEREAS Council s Interim Procedural By-law requires that notice of such matters
be given prior to consideration by the Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the confidential report dated
February 4, 1998, from the City Solicitor (North York). ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Brown,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc,
Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue,
Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 44.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Davis, Faubert, Kelly - 5.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having
voted in the affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bossons, Brown, Cho, Chong, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Mihevc, Moeser, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair, Walker - 41.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Bussin, Chow, Faubert, Kelly, Layton, Moscoe, Silva - 8.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 33.
Council, in adopting the foregoing motion, without amendment, Council adopted the
confidential report dated February 4, 1998, from the City Solicitor (North York), entitled
Proposed Crematorium, City of Vaughan, North-East Corner of Jane and Steeles, Ward 7 -
Black Creek , embodying the following recommendations:
It is recommended that the City Solicitor be instructed to approve Minutes of
Settlement to give effect to the following changes to the application:
(a) a reduction in the number of cremation units from six to two with the
Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of Environment reflecting this
change;
(b) the Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment shall restrict the
number of cremator units, so that any future application for an increase in
the number of cremators would be subject to the full Planning Act process
including public meetings;
(c) notice of any such Official Plan amendment or zoning by-law amendment shall
be given to all owners of land and tenants within 400 metres of the subject
site;
(d) the proposed six storey building would be reduced to two stories, with
permission for a second building of a maximum of four stories at the rear
(north end) of the site;
(e) the application s site plan approval shall be done in consultation with the
City of Toronto local Councillors and the City of Toronto Planning
Department; and
(f) the applicant commits to work with the City s consultant and the Ministry
of Environment to revise the recommendations of the City s consultant with
respect to operation of the cremators and monitoring of emissions, to
reflect a two retort facility rather than a six retort facility.
162 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Chong moved that, in accordance with
Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, the previous decision of Council pertaining
to the completion of all matters remaining on the Order Paper, be re-opened for further
consideration, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Altobello, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong,
Faubert, Flint, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Li Preti, Miller, Ootes, Shaw - 19.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berger, Brown, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Lindsay Luby,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner,
Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 33.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
The hour of midnight having arrived, Council continued in session.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1998
12:00 MIDNIGHT
163 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion 11(d)
appearing on the Order Paper, as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Minnan-Wong
Seconded by: Councillor Davis
WHEREAS the issue of Councillors salaries has undermined the credibility of
Council; and
WHEREAS Members of Council must demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and
accountability; and
WHEREAS the setting of salary for Members of Council must be open, public and
transparent;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council may not increase their salaries, except
during the period 90 days before a Municipal election;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT 30 days notice be required before any motion is
considered by Council;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any increase in salary must be published in a
major daily newspaper.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Corporate Services
Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
164 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion 11(e)
appearing on the Order Paper, as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Ootes
Seconded by: Councillor Chong
WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, adopted
the following recommendations:
(1) each Councillor be provided with a global budget of $70,000.00 to
cover office expenses, including communicating with constituents;
(2) Councillors be allocated sufficient funds within the General
Council budget to cover the salaries and benefits for one (1)
Executive Assistant, one (1) Constituency Assistant and one (1)
Administrative Assistant;
(3) each Councillor be given the latitude to hire the equivalent of
three (3) full-time staff from the following classifications:
Executive Assistant, Constituency Assistant, Administrative
Assistant and Clerical Assistant; and
(4) on an interim basis, the salary range for the Executive Assistant
and the Constituency Assistant be that of the Executive Assistant
in the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the salary
range for the Administrative Assistant and the Clerical Assistant
be that of the Administrative Assistant and the Clerk Grade 3
position in the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; and
WHEREAS in order to make an informed decision, City Council requires additional
information in this regard; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, the foregoing decision of City Council be reopened for further
consideration;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this matter be referred to the Corporate Services
Committee for further consideration at its meeting to be held on February 16,
1998, and the City Clerk be requested to submit a report to the Corporate Services
Committee providing a review of the budgets for the former Members of Metropolitan
Council, taking into account costs associated with newsletters, distribution,
telephone equipment, office furniture, supplies, advertising, postage, courier
services, photocopy charges, constituency meetings, and any other miscellaneous
items, as well as any additional costs associated with the operation of a
Councillor s office;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, having regard that the City of Toronto
Councillors should take the lead in ensuring that constituents are receiving full
value for their tax dollars, the Corporate Services Committee be requested to
provide direction in this matter, taking into consideration the number of
constituents per ward and the additional responsibilities assumed by Members of
City Council as a result of amalgamation.
Councillor Chong moved that Council now give consideration to the foregoing Motion, the
vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Berger, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Flint,
Giansante, Holyday, Jones, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti,
Minnan-Wong, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Saundercook,
Sgro, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair - 24.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Disero, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Jakobek,
Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Li Preti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Moeser, Moscoe, Prue, Rae, Shiner, Walker - 26.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Ootes gave Notice of the foregoing Motion to
permit consideration at the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on March 4,
1998.
165 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notices of Motions 11(f)
and (g), appearing on the Order paper, together with an additional Notice of Motion by
Councillor Bussin, seconded by Councillor Augimeri, in this regard, as follows:
(i) Moved by: Councillor Sgro
Seconded by: Councillor Berardinetti
WHEREAS on November 10, 1997, the citizens of the City of Toronto voted by over
67 percent against the establishment of permanent charity casinos;
WHEREAS on September 27, 1997, the Government of Ontario awarded eight (8)
companies, thirty-six (36) full-time and eight (8) part-time charity gaming clubs
in municipalities throughout the Province of Ontario;
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has awarded seven (7) charity gaming clubs to
five (5) companies in the City of Toronto;
WHEREAS at the time the NDP government introduced the issue of casinos, the then
leader of the third party Mike Harris warned that: Gaming doesn t come cheap...it
brings crime; it brings prostitution; it brings a lot of things that areas didn't
have before. There is a big cost to pay. ;
WHEREAS on numerous occasions Premier Mike Harris and the Minister Consumer and
Commercial Relations, Dave Tsubouchi, have implied that municipalities will have
the final veto on whether they want to permit any permanent charity gaming clubs
in their communities;
WHEREAS the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Al Palladini, said, We
are not going to force a municipality to have a casino in their area if they don't
want them. ;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has approved the installation of up to
20,000 video lottery terminals in racetracks, permanent charity gaming clubs and
eventually bars, over the next few years;
WHEREAS in addition to gaming tables each permanent charity gaming club will have
one hundred and fifty (150) video lottery terminals;
WHEREAS video lottery terminals are considered the most addictive form of
gambling;
WHEREAS Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Douglas MacLellan (when sentencing a
woman who stole money from a charity to feed her gambling habit) stated: If
video lottery terminals are going to be allowed, society is going to have to
recognize there is going to be more crime. ;
WHEREAS on November 23, 1997, a young father in Winnipeg committed suicide by
hanging himself. His was the second suicide in a month attributed, by bereaved
family members to an addiction to video lottery terminals;
WHEREAS the location of permanent charity gaming clubs in neighbourhoods
throughout Toronto will not attract sufficient tourists. It will only attract
people from local neighbourhoods. This will impact local businesses such as movie
theatres, bowling alleys and restaurants, as people begin to shift their leisure
dollars to casinos;
WHEREAS on May 13, 1997, the Metropolitan Toronto Board of Trade sent a letter to
both Ministers Dave Tsubouchi and William Saunderson stating, ...we believe that
the establishment of several casinos, of the type proposed, will not generate
sufficient tourist revenue to offset the loss of leisure spending by the area's
residents... ;
WHEREAS the social, economic and planning impact, on communities, of 24-hour,
7-day-a-week-operation of permanent charity clubs and the installation of video
lottery terminals at your local licensed restaurant, bingo hall or racetrack have
not been studied; and
WHEREAS the Metropolitan Toronto Board of Trade has requested both Ministers Dave
Tsubouchi and William Saunderson to put the plan of charity gaming clubs on hold
until there is full disclosure of all aspects of the impact of the charity gaming
clubs in Toronto and calls for a comprehensive study of the issue;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council advise the Province of Ontario that it
opposes the establishment of permanent charity gaming clubs either as stand-alone
facilities or in conjunction with racetracks or bingo halls;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council also advise the Province of Ontario that
it is opposed to the installation of the highly addictive video lottery terminals
in any facilities, such as bingo halls, liquor licensed establishments, off-track
betting establishments and racetracks;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council requests that the Province of Ontario
respect the wishes of the taxpayers who overwhelmingly voted against the
establishment of permanent charity gaming clubs, by advising the successful
bidders that Council has exercised its veto and that no permanent charity gaming
clubs can be located in the City of Toronto;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council immediately establish a task force
co-chaired by Councillor Judy Sgro and Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti to study
the social, economic and planning impacts of both charity gaming clubs and video
lottery terminals;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the task force be assigned staff from Clerks,
Planning and Legal Department to assist with any public consultations and
preparation of the final report;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the timing of this issue is crucial due to the
cancellation of three-day roving charity casinos as of March 31, 1998, and the
imminent opening of the permanent charity gaming clubs;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council refer this motion to the February 9, 1998,
meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee to ensure that the
committee's recommendations are before Council on March 4, 1998;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Functional Lead for Planning and the
Functional Lead for Legal Services prepare reports on what steps must be taken to
prohibit permanent charity gaming clubs in the City of Toronto;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Functional Lead for Planning and the
Functional Lead for Legal Services prepare reports on what steps must be taken to
prohibit video lottery terminals in the City of Toronto;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the task force report, joint reports from the
Functional Lead for Planning and Functional Lead for Legal Services be before City
Council for their consideration within sixty (60) days;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be sent to all members of
the Ontario Legislature;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be
advised of the City of Toronto s position;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all Municipalities with a population of over
50,000 be advised of the City of Toronto's position. ;
(ii) Moved by: Councillor Walker
Seconded by: Councillor Adams
WHEREAS all of the municipalities of the new City of Toronto last summer passed a
motion with regard to holding referenda concerning the opening and operation of
casinos, permanent charity gaming clubs and video lottery terminals; and
WHEREAS these same municipalities proceeded to approve placing one or more of
these questions on the ballot for the November 1997 municipal election, one
dealing with the opening and operation of a casino in the City of Toronto, a
second pertaining to the operation of video lottery terminals in the City of
Toronto and the third concerning the opening of permanent charity gaming clubs in
the City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS five municipalities in the new City of Toronto held referendum questions
regarding the operation of charitable gaming casinos in their respective areas;
and
WHEREAS two municipalities held referendum questions concerning the operation of
video lottery terminals; and
WHEREAS two municipalities held referendum questions regarding the opening and
operation of a casinos; and
WHEREAS the results from the referendum regarding charitable gaming casinos in all
of the five former municipalities show that there is clear opposition; 74.06
percent opposed in East York, 66.58 percent opposed in North York, 64.75 percent
opposed in Scarborough, 66.47 percent opposed in Toronto and 68.55 percent opposed
in York; and
WHEREAS the referendum results pertaining to video lottery terminals from the two
municipalities holding referendum questions show clear opposition; 77.68 percent
opposed in Toronto and 80.93 percent opposed in East York; and
WHEREAS the referendum results concerning the opening and operation of casinos in
the two municipalities holding referendum questions show clear opposition;
72.13 percent opposed in Etobicoke and 70.58 percent opposed in Toronto; and
WHEREAS the provincial government has indicated in its platform that it supports
holding referenda in order to gauge public opinion and have the provincial
government s mandate driven by the people; and
WHEREAS the citizens of Toronto, as reflected by the referendum results, are
altogether opposed to the Ontario provincial government s intention to introduce
legislation regarding the operation of permanent charity clubs and video lottery
terminals in the City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS there is evidence that gambling causes multiple social problems ranging
from gambling addiction to an increase in crime most significantly theft, and
extortion and suicide; and
WHEREAS video lottery terminals in particular have been described as the
crack/cocaine of the working class; and
WHEREAS there is evidence that casinos do not bring prosperity to the community
where they are located; in fact, it is only the provincial government and the
gambling industry that reap the benefits; and
WHEREAS the British Columbia Supreme Court recently ruled that the provincial
government s regulation by which charity gaming casino profits are allocated is
illegal due to the fact that the British Columbia provincial government would be
taking too large of a cut from the sponsoring charities; and
WHEREAS in Ontario, the provincial government s share will be even larger than
that planned in British Columbia;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto confirm the referendum
results from each of the former municipalities which is overwhelming in opposition
to the opening and operation of casinos, the operation of video lottery terminals
and the opening of permanent charity gaming casinos and request that the Ontario
provincial government take no further action on these three issues as it applies
to the new City of Toronto; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Toronto strongly urge
the provincial government to reconsider its intention to introduce legislation
regarding the establishment of casinos, permanent/temporary charitable gaming
casinos, and video lottery terminals within the City of Toronto, given the strong
opposition expressed by the electorate; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Premier of Ontario be advised of this decision
by the Council of the City of Toronto. ; and
(iii) Moved by: Councillor Bussin
Seconded by: Councillor Augimeri
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has made the public commitment not to introduce
permanent charity gaming clubs or video lottery terminals in any municipality that
does not want them; and
WHEREAS all former local municipalities making up the City of Toronto have
expressed their concerns about permanent charity gaming clubs and video lottery
terminals; and
WHEREAS the former City of Toronto has amended its Zoning By-laws to prohibit
within a number of types of premises mechanical and/or electronic gaming machines
for the purpose of gambling; and
WHEREAS those amendments have been appealed by the B nai B rith Canada and five
companies described as applicants whom the Province of Ontario recently awarded
the right to operate a number of casino and gaming establishments in areas of the
Province of Ontario; and
WHEREAS Toronto residents voted in the 1997 municipal elections by wide margins
ranging from two-thirds to three-quarters against the introduction of permanent
charity gaming clubs and video lottery terminals; and
WHEREAS City Council should now take a strong stand against their introduction;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Provincial Government
to confirm its commitment not to take any steps to introduce charity gaming clubs
or video lottery terminals in any municipality that does not want them;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council advise the Provincial Government that
it opposes the introduction of permanent charity gaming clubs and video lottery
terminals and request the Province to promise not to take any step to introduce
either of these gambling activities in the City of Toronto;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Provincial Government to
ask B nai B rith Canada, Gaming Venture Group, Fundtime Corporation, Star of
Fortune Management Limited, RPC Anchor Gaming and Trillium Gaming Inc., to
withdraw their appeal of By-laws Nos. 1997-0617-0623 of the former City of
Toronto;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Provincial Government to
permit the continued operation of Roving Charitable Casinos beyond March 31,
1998;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Lead Solicitor to examine
and report to Council on the applicability to Ontario of the recent British
Columbia Supreme Court declaration that the Gaming Proceeds Distribution
Regulations B.C. Reg. 362/97 is invalid and without force because the Province of
British Columbia cannot receive, require or authorize for profit gaming
companies to receive, the proceeds of gaming that is managed and conducted by
charitable and religious organizations, and to do so not only contradicts the
British Columbia Lottery Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 278, but as well expressly
contradicts s. 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council request staff to examine and provide
a synopsis to Council of all by-laws respecting casinos and video lottery
terminals within the former municipalities of Metropolitan Toronto before the next
regular scheduled Council meeting.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Motions, the following
communications:
(i)
(January 29, 1998) from the President, Beach Triangle
Residents Association, expressing opposition to the
establishment of gambling facilities; and
(ii) (February 4, 1998) from various members of the Ontario
Charity Gaming Club Operators Association, requesting
deferral of this matter pending the establishment of a
task force to consider the implications of permanent
charity gaming facilities in the City of Toronto, and
the eventual receipt of the task force's
recommendations.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the foregoing Motions, proposed that
such motions be referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
166 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion 11(h)
appearing on the Order Paper, as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Miller
Seconded by: Councillor Pantalone
WHEREAS prior to January 1, 1998, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto was
the approval authority for subdivision applications under the Planning Act in
respect of land within the Metropolitan Toronto boundaries and requested local
municipalities within the Metropolitan Toronto boundaries to give notice of and
hold the requisite public meetings with respect to such applications; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Planning Act, the local municipalities held such
meetings, with the result that one public meeting could be held for related
official plan, zoning and subdivision applications; and
WHEREAS City Council is currently obliged to hold public meetings relating to
subdivision applications but, on an interim basis, has delegated to Community
Councils and the Urban Environment and Development Committee the responsibility of
holding the public meetings regarding official plan and zoning matters; and
WHEREAS it would be most efficient if committees of Council were delegated the
authority to hold public meetings regarding subdivision applications; and
WHEREAS, prior to January 1, 1998, local municipalities within the Metropolitan
Toronto boundaries also held public meetings regarding community improvement
plans, pursuant to s. 28 of the Planning Act; and
WHEREAS City Council is currently obliged to hold such meetings; and
WHEREAS it would be most efficient if the responsibility for holding such meetings
were delegated to committees of Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT each Community Council is delegated the
authority to hold any public meeting regarding plans of subdivision and community
improvement plans as required by ss. 28 and 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1991,
c. P.13 and O. Reg. 196/96, in respect of land within the part of the urban area
it represents and that the Urban Environment and Development Committee is
delegated the authority to hold such meetings in respect of land that is within
the geographic area represented by more than one Community Council;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this delegation is an interim measure, to be
reconsidered once the Special Committee chaired by Councillor Miller has reported
to Council regarding Community Councils and Council s Procedure By-law.
Councillor Miller moved that Council now give consideration to the foregoing Motion, the
vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Brown, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 49.
Nay: Councillor: Minnan-Wong - 1.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having
voted in the affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
167 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion 11(i)
appearing on the Order Paper, as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Berger
Seconded by: Councillor Sgro
WHEREAS subsection 93(a) of the Council Procedural By-law delegates to Community
Councils the power and authority to hold public meetings required for Official
Plan Amendment and zoning amendment applications (sections 17 and 34 respectively
of the Planning Act); and
WHEREAS subsection 51(20) of the Planning Act and subsection 4(1) of Regulation
196/96 also require that public meetings be held in respect of subdivision
applications; and
WHEREAS on January 21, 1998, the North York Community Council received a staff
report and directed that a statutory public meeting be held at a future meeting of
the North York Community Council in respect of application UDSB-1232 in Ward 6 -
North York Humber;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council delegate the power and authority to
hold a public meeting pursuant to subsection 51(20) of the Planning Act in respect
of application UDSB-1232 in Ward 6 - North York Humber, to the North York
Community Council.
Councillor Sgro moved that Council now give consideration to the foregoing Motion, the
vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante,
Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, O'Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 51.
Nay: Councillor: Moeser - 1.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members of Council present having
voted in the affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
168 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion 11(j)
appearing on the Order Paper, as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Feldman
Seconded by: Councillor Fotinos
WHEREAS residents of the City of Toronto are extremely frustrated with increased
traffic violations on arterial roads and residential streets; and
WHEREAS traffic violations, such as failure to obey speed limits, stop signs, turn
restriction signs and traffic signals puts pedestrians, motorists, children,
students and the elderly at unnecessary physical risk; and
WHEREAS parking violations create traffic congestion both in residential areas and
commercial areas; and
WHEREAS more than 100 fatalities occur as a result of traffic violations every
year; and
WHEREAS artificial traffic calming barriers frustrate the residents in the
immediate vicinity where they are placed; and
WHEREAS the Toronto Police Service should concentrate its efforts mainly on crime
prevention, investigations and citizen protection, rather than minor traffic
violations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board,
in consultation with the Interim City Solicitor and appropriate City staff, be
requested to submit a report to the Emergency and Protective Services Committee
for its meeting to be held on March 24, 1998, for subsequent report thereon to
City Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998, on the feasibility of
creating a City-run, unarmed constabulary to issue citations for all traffic
violations, including traffic signal, stop sign, no turn restrictions, parking and
speeding infractions, such report to address:
(1) the possibility of enforcement without the necessity for stopping vehicles;
(2) a timetable for the implementation of this initiative; and
(3) the feasibility of self-financing of enforcement and preventive initiatives
through revenues collected from citations issued.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Emergency and Protective
Services Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
169 Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion 11(k) appearing on the Order Paper, as
follows:
Moved by: Councillor Miller
Seconded by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski
WHEREAS the Council of the former City of Toronto opposed the Plan of
Subdivision to create six new residential lots at 225-7 Ellis Avenue; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board approved the Subdivision in 1996 and indicated
that it would subsequently consider the matter of the appropriate height limit for
an addition to the existing house at 225 Ellis Avenue; and
WHEREAS the owner of the lands is now proposing to replace the existing house
with a new, 1486 square metre house with a height in excess of 12.75 metres in
lieu of the Swansea height limit of nine metres; and
WHEREAS the hearing to consider the height for the replacement house is now
scheduled for February 16, 1998 and outside legal counsel has been authorized to
oppose the height increase; and
WHEREAS the location of the proposed replacement house is about 45 metres from
the Grenadier Pond, on a site with serious view and environmental constraints; and
WHEREAS the owner has proposed a settlement that would reduce the number of
subdivision lots if the City supports his replacement house proposal; and
WHEREAS a community meeting is scheduled for January 29, 1998, to discuss the
latest proposal;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Acting Executive Commissioner UDS be
authorized to report, if required, directly to Council on February 4, 1998, if it
is appropriate to recommend any changes to Council s existing authority in this
matter.
Councillor Miller moved that Council now give consideration to the foregoing Motion, the
vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante,
Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay
Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair, Walker - 49.
Nay: Councillor: Minnan-Wong - 1.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
Council also had before it, a report (February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban
Development Services, recommending that planning staff be requested to appear at the
February 16, 1998 OMB hearing to give evidence in opposition to the 12.75 metre height of
the replacement house proposed for 225 Ellis Avenue and the City Solicitor advise the OMB
that Council would support a replacement house at 225 Ellis Avenue with a height as close
as possible to the 9.7 metre height of the existing building and with appropriate
landscaping between the house and Grenadier Pond. (See Attachment No. 1)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing report dated January 3, 1998, from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services, without amendment, Councillor
Korwin-Kuczynski, in amendment, moved that the report be adopted, subject to deleting from
Recommendation No. (2) the words as close as possible to and inserting in lieu thereof
the word within , so that the recommendations embodied in such report shall now read as
follows:
It is recommended that:
(1) the planning staff be requested to appear at the February 16, 1998
OMB Hearing to give evidence in opposition to the 12.75 metre height of the
replacement house proposed for 225 Ellis Avenue; and
(2) the City Solicitor advise the OMB that Council would support a replacement
house at 225 Ellis Avenue with a height within the 9.7 metre height of the
existing building and with appropriate landscaping between the house and
Grenadier Pond.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing report, as amended, it was carried.
170 Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion 11(l) appearing on the Order Paper, as
follows:
Moved by: Councillor Adams
Seconded by: Councillor Bossons
WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act and the City of Toronto Act, 1997, require that
City Council consider and indicate its decision on an application to demolish a
building designated under the Ontario Heritage Act within 90 days of the receipt
of a completed application; and
WHEREAS the owner of the Masonic Temple building at 888 Yonge Street has now
advised the City than an application to demolish under section 34 of the Ontario
Heritage Act was made to City Council by letter dated November 21, 1997; and
WHEREAS the owner, in interpreting section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act,
addressed the letter to Mayor Hall and Members of Council, Attention: City
Clerk and faxed and couriered the letter to the Mayor s Office and the Council
Members offices; and
WHEREAS the application was apparently never forwarded to staff of the City
Clerk s Department and the Toronto Historical Board, who were unaware of the
application until advised by the owner; and
WHEREAS the 90-day period for consideration of the application will expire on
February 19, 1998, making it necessary that Council consider this matter at its
meeting of February 4, 1998, or be deemed to have consented to the application;
and
WHEREAS refusal of the application by City Council would operate to delay the
issuance of a demolition permit for 180 days or until the owner obtains a building
permit whichever is longer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) City Council consider the attached report dated January 27, 1998, from the
Managing Director of the Toronto Historical Board; and
(2) City Council adopt the report of the Managing Director recommending refusal
of the application made under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act by the
owner of the property at 888 Yonge Street, and requesting the City Clerk
to provide notice of its decision to the owner and the Ontario Heritage
Foundation as required by the Ontario Heritage Act.
(See Attachment No. 2)
Councillor Adams moved that Council now give consideration to the foregoing Motion, the
vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Shiner,
Sinclair, Walker - 45.
Nay: Councillor: Saundercook - 1.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Motion, a communication
(January 30, 1998) from the President, Toronto Region Architectural Conservancy,
expressing opposition to the demolition order regarding the property at 888 Yonge Street,
otherwise known as the Masonic Hall, noting that the building is of historic interest and
designated by the City under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Walker - 40.
Nays: Councillors: Davis, Duguid, Giansante, Kelly, Saundercook, Sinclair - 6.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 34.
Council, in adopting the foregoing Motion, without amendment, adopted the report dated
January 27, 1998, from the Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board, entitled
Demolition Application Under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 888 Yonge Street
(Masonic Hall) , embodying the following recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council adopt the report of the Managing Director recommending refusal
of the application made under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act by the
owner of the property at 888 Yonge Street; and
(2) the City Clerk provide notice of Council s decision to the owner and the
Ontario Heritage Foundation as required by the Ontario Heritage Act.
171 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Layton,
seconded by Councillor Pantalone, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Layton
Seconded by: Councillor Pantalone
WHEREAS there is presently an application before the Ontario Energy Board by
Union Gas Limited and Centra Gas Ontario Inc. for approval of the transfer of
rentals, sales and servicing of natural gas appliance equipment, including hot
water tanks, to an affiliate of these companies; and
WHEREAS such affiliate is not and would not be regulated by the Province of
Ontario and the application, if successful, will likely result in substantial
increases in water heater rental rates; and
WHEREAS it appears that the application requires approval by the Board unless
certain restricted criteria are not met and Pollution Probe, a participant at the
hearing before the Board, has appealed to Cabinet requesting that an Order-in-
Council be issued to expand the scope of the hearing to take into account the
broader public interest; and
WHEREAS it appears that The Consumers Gas Company Ltd. ( Consumers Gas ) has also
just brought application to take the same course of action to transfer its
merchandising sales, servicing and rentals to an unregulated affiliate and it is
desirable that, in any such application for approval affecting residents within
the City of Toronto, the broader public interest be considered;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) the Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, the Minister of Consumer
and Corporate Relations and the Premier of the Province of Ontario be
advised of:
(a) the City of Toronto s support for the position taken by Pollution
Probe on its petition to Cabinet, namely that the Ontario Energy
Board be required to take into account the broader public interest
in any application, including any future application affecting the
residents of the City of Toronto, for the transfer of merchandising
rentals, sales and servicing to unregulated companies; and
(b) the opposition of the City of Toronto to the potential substantial
increases in the rental, sale and servicing of natural gas
appliance equipment as a result of deregulation by the gas
companies; and
(2) the position of the City of Toronto, by adoption of this Notice of Motion,
be filed with the Ontario Energy Board prior to the resumption of the
hearing on the application by Union Gas Limited and Centra Gas Ontario
Inc., scheduled for February 16, 1998; and
(3) the City Solicitor be authorized to take any interim steps required on the
application made by Consumers Gas in order to reserve the City of Toronto s
rights to intervene or comment as may be required by the Board s rules and
to file comments consistent with the above-noted position and, further
that, if on examination of the Consumers Gas application, any further
position or intervention is required in the opinion of the Chief
Administrative Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer report back to
Council through the appropriate Standing Committee at the earliest
opportunity. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Feldman,
Filion, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Sinclair,
Walker - 42.
Nays: Councillors: Davis, Faubert, Kelly, O Brien- 4.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
172 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion 11(m)
appearing on the Order Paper, as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Adams
Seconded by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski
WHEREAS amendments to Schedule A, Individual Boards of Management of the City of
Toronto Municipal Code require Council approval and a By-law amendment; and
WHEREAS appointments to Boards of Management of Bloor by the Park, Bloorcourt
Village, Bloor West Village, Bloor Yorkville, Corso Italia, Danforth by the
Valley, Eglinton Way, Forest Hill Village, Greektown on the Danforth, Harbord
Street, Junction Gardens, Old Cabbagetown and Roncesvalles Village Business
Improvement Areas require Council approval; and
WHEREAS the next Council meeting will not be held until March 4, 1998; and
WHEREAS the Boards of Management cannot meet until membership is approved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council:
(1) in accordance with the elections held at the Business Improvement Area
Annual General Meetings, amend Schedule A, Individual Boards of Management,
of the (Old Toronto) Municipal Code Chapter 20, Business Improvement Areas
as set out in the attached Schedule A. These changes are specific to
number of Members and Members Needed for Quorum and are highlighted by
Changes From and To ;
(2) appoint the nominees listed in the attached Appendix to the Boards of
Management for Bloor by the Park, Bloorcourt Village, Bloor West Village,
Bloor Yorkville, Corso Italia, Danforth by the Valley, Eglinton Way, Forest
Hill Village, Greektown on the Danforth, Harbord Street, Junction Gardens,
Old Cabbagetown and Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Areas. The
term of office is to expire on November 30, 2000, or as soon thereafter as
successors are appointed. Each of the named nominees meets the
requirements of Section 220 of the Municipal Act, as amended by Bill 106;
and
(3) authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
Councillor Adams moved that Council now give consideration to the foregoing Motion, the
vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay
Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O'Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner, Sinclair, Walker - 46.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Motion, the following:
(i) Schedule A, entitled Business Improvement Areas, Individual Boards of
Management , setting out required amendments to various by-laws; and
(ii) an Appendix, listing nominees and their addresses, for appointment to the Boards
of Management for the following Business Improvement Areas: Bloor by the Park,
Bloorcourt Village, Bloor West Village, Bloor Yorkville, Corso Italia, Danforth by
the Valley, Eglinton Way, Forest Hill Village, Greektown on the Danforth, Harbord
Street, Junction Gardens, Old Cabbagetown, and Roncesvalles Village.
(A copy of each of the aforementioned Schedule A and Appendix is on file in the office of
the City Clerk.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, Councillor
Jones, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be amended by adding thereto the
following new Operative Paragraph:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Planning and Urban
Development Services be requested to submit a report to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee on appointments to other Business Improvement Areas Boards
of Management in the former Area Municipalities.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion by Councillor Jones, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, as amended, it was carried.
173 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Chong,
seconded by Councillor Ootes, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion, moved by Mayor Lastman, seconded by
Councillor Ootes, and, in the absence of Mayor Lastman, moved by Councillor Chong:
Moved by: Councillor Chong
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
WHEREAS the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee at the January 16, 1998
meeting made the decision to allow more members from the City of Toronto to sit on
the Committee; and
WHEREAS the Mayors of the former municipalities, and Councillor David Shiner, who
often attended the meetings, have been part of the GTA Mayors Committee since it
was started, and are very aware of all the issues; and
WHEREAS the City has to advise the GTA Mayors Committee of our members by Friday,
February 5, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, since the GTA Mayors Committee will be
replaced by the GTSB, likely by September, the members representing the City of
Toronto at the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee, along with Mayor Lastman,
until that time, will be:
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Doug Holyday
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Case Ootes
Councillor Michael Prue
Councillor David Shiner. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yes: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jones,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 43.
Nays: Councillors: Disero, Fotinos, Jakobek, Johnston, Moeser - 5.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Rae, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be amended by adding
the name Councillor Jack Layton to the list of members representing the City of
Toronto at the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Rae, ruled such motion out of order.
Councillor Johnston challenged the ruling of Deputy Mayor Ootes.
Upon the question, Shall the ruling of Deputy Mayor Ootes be upheld? , the vote was taken
as follows:
Yeas: Councillors; Chong, Faubert, Flint, Fotinos, Holyday, Kelly, Ootes, Prue,
Shiner, Sinclair - 10.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman,
Filion, Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc,
Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Pantalone, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Silva, Walker - 38.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 28.
(b) Councillor Chong, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be referred to the
Office of the Mayor.
(c) Councillor Johnston, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be amended as
follows:
(1) one Member of Council who is a representative from the area of the former
Borough of East York be deleted as a member of the GTA Mayors and Regional
Chairs Committee, and be instead appointed as an alternate; and
(2) a Member of Council who is a representative from the area of the former
City of Toronto be appointed as a Member of the GTA Mayors and Regional
Chairs Committee.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Chong, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Cho, Chong, Disero, Feldman, Flint, Jakobek, Kelly, Lindsay Luby,
Moeser, Ootes - 10.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bussin, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Fotinos,
Giansante, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 37.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 27.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Rae, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 36.
Nays: Councillors: Davis, Faubert, Feldman, Flint, Giansante, Kelly, King,
Lindsay Luby, Moeser, Ootes, Shiner - 11
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 25.
Having regard to the foregoing decision of Council, the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Johnston was not put to a vote.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion as amended, it was carried.
174 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Davis,
seconded by Councillor Balkissoon, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the
Council Procedural By-law, subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Davis
Seconded by: Councillor Balkissoon
WHEREAS the City of Toronto Council affirms and is committed to the belief that
the racial and cultural diversity of its communities is a source of economic,
social and cultural enrichment, and strength. Toronto Council s endorsement and
support demonstrates its commitment to recognizing and respecting the place of
ethno-racially diverse communities in our municipality; and
WHEREAS Black History Month provides an opportunity for the contributions of
people of African descent in Canada to be showcased and shared. Members of the
black community have made significant contributions in many areas, such as
education, medicine, art, culture, public service, finance, politics, human rights
and anti-racism; and
WHEREAS it is the aim of Toronto Council to eliminate racial discrimination in
every form and to strive for racial equality for all its residents. Throughout
North America, February is celebrated as Black History Month by a wide variety of
institutions and levels of government;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on behalf of the Members of Council and the
residents of the City of Toronto, we are pleased to proclaim February 1998 as
Black History Month . ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 47.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
175 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Berger,
seconded by Councillor Mammoliti, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, subsections 27(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Berger
Seconded by: Councillor Mammoliti
WHEREAS the Councils of the former municipalities amalgamated to form the City of
Toronto authorized various officials to sign documents necessary to give effect to
the matters approved by the Councils of such municipalities; and
WHEREAS it is necessary and appropriate that the Clerk and the Treasurer be
authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS the Council has enacted a by-law authorizing certain officials to sign in
the place and stead of the Clerk where necessary to carry out the duties assigned
by the Clerk; and
WHEREAS it is appropriate and necessary that certain officials be authorized to
sign in the place and stead of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer where
necessary to carry out the duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT authority be granted for the introduction in
Council of a bill in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix A
authorizing the Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to execute
documents on behalf of the City of Toronto in respect of matters approved by the
Councils of the former municipalities amalgamated to form the City of Toronto and
to affix the corporate seal thereto and authorizing the officials named in the
by-law to sign in the place and stead of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
where necessary to carry out the duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman,
Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 45.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
176 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Moscoe,
seconded by Councillor Miller, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, leave be granted to introduce the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Moscoe
Seconded by: Councillor Miller
WHEREAS the Royal Bank and the Bank of Montreal have announced that they intend
to merge; and
WHEREAS similar mergers in the past have resulted in staff reduction levels of
one-third; and
WHEREAS the merger could result in a loss of from 9,000 to 28,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS the merged bank would have more than 300 branches within Toronto, many of
which could be closed; and
WHEREAS such a merger could have significant implications in Toronto;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Economic Development Department, the
Planning Department and the City Treasurer report to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee on the full implications for Toronto of such a merger;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in the interim, the City of Toronto advise the
Federal Government that the proposed merger of the Royal Bank and the Bank of
Montreal is not in the interests of the people of Toronto;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Treasurer report on the implications of the
City transferring its banking business from the merged bank to other chartered
Canadian banks.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
177 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Moscoe,
seconded by Councillor Disero, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, leave be granted to introduce the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Moscoe
Seconded by: Councillor Disero
WHEREAS Police district and division boundaries are currently not aligned with
political boundaries; and
WHEREAS with the advent of community policing, liaison among elected
representatives, police and the community is increasingly important; and
WHEREAS some wards span as many as four Police divisions, making co-ordination of
efforts among the community, its representatives and the Police extremely
difficult; and
WHEREAS with the unification of the City under a single government, the old City
boundaries have become less relevant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Emergency and Protective Services Committee
review the prospect of aligning the Police districts and divisions to coincide
with political boundaries within the City of Toronto to facilitate community
policing and encouraging the elected representatives and the Police to work more
closely together at the neighbourhood level;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, if this concept is supported, this request be
forwarded to the Toronto Police Services Board with a strong recommendation from
Council.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Emergency and Protective
Services Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
178 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Shiner,
seconded by Councillor Chow, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, leave be granted to introduce the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Shiner
Seconded by: Councillor Chow
WHEREAS it is now an accepted fact that exposure to second hand smoke is a health
risk; and
WHEREAS environment and air quality inside buildings and public places is
negatively affected by second-hand smoke; and
WHEREAS the Cities of Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough and York and the
Borough of East York all have had conflicting by-laws encouraging smoke-free
environments in restaurants;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto Council support a harmonized
smoke-free by-law for the entire City which is protective of health;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this motion and the material from the Ontario
Campaign for Action on Tobacco and the Ontario Medical Association s report
entitled Second Hand Smoke and Indoor Air Quality , which is on file in the
Clerk s Department, be referred to the Toronto Board of Health for their
recommendations;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT public hearings are held by the Board of Health to
receive public input on the phasing-in of such a by-law.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Interim Board of Health.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
179 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Nunziata,
seconded by Councillor Mihevc, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, leave be granted to introduce the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Nunziata
Seconded by: Councillor Mihevc
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario eliminated Provincial funding for the Eglinton
subway line, resulting in the cancellation of the Eglinton line; and
WHEREAS the Eglinton subway line is considered a critical component to economic
development and revitalization in the former City of York; and
WHEREAS the Toronto Olympic Bid Committee will be seeking the support of the City
of Toronto Council for the concept of a bid for the 2008 Olympics; and
WHEREAS the development of appropriate transportation infrastructure, such as the
Eglinton subway line, to facilitate the transportation of athletes and visitors to
different venues, and from Pearson International Airport, should be viewed as
essential to any viable Olympic bid by the City of Toronto, the Provincial and
Federal Governments; and
WHEREAS the construction of the Eglinton subway line would provide significant
short- and long-term benefits to the Greater Toronto Area economy;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto Council affirm its support
for the construction of the Eglinton Avenue subway line;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council convey to The City of Toronto Olympic Bid
Committee, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, a request that,
prior to submitting a bid from Toronto for the 2008 Olympics to the International
Olympic Committee, that adequate funding support for transportation infrastructure
improvements such as the Eglinton subway line must be provided by all three
levels of government.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
180 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Nunziata,
seconded by Councillor Fotinos, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, leave be granted to introduce the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Nunziata
Seconded by: Councillor Fotinos
WHEREAS the municipality is responsible for licensing businesses in the City of
Toronto; and
WHEREAS businesses are an integral part of their respective communities; and
WHEREAS the conduct and business practices of a local business can benefit, or
conversely harm, their respective communities; and
WHEREAS establishments with a liquor licence can be more problematic than other
businesses if their owners are irresponsible; and
WHEREAS currently, liquor licences are viewed as a right and not a privilege,
thereby limiting control over the conduct of irresponsible owners and their
establishments; and
WHEREAS currently, the City of Toronto has no legislative mechanisms to prevent
irresponsible owners from obtaining or renewing liquor licences;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request the Provincial Government to
amend the Liquor Licence Act and any other appropriate related legislation to give
municipalities greater control over the issuance of liquor licences; and that such
amendments include, but not be limited to, the ability of the municipality to
place appropriate and necessary restrictions on liquor licences and to hold public
meetings prior to the granting of a liquor licence.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Emergency and Protective
Services Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
181 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Lindsay
Luby, seconded by Councillor Feldman, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the
Council Procedural By-law, subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Lindsay Luby
Seconded by: Councillor Feldman
WHEREAS this weekend, Toronto athletes will join other young Canadians and
athletes from around the world in Nagano, Japan, for the 1998 Winter Olympic
Games. For the competitors, the Games represent the culmination of years of
training to achieve their personal best. Torontonians and all Canadians will look
on with admiration and pride as they make their way onto the Olympic stage; and
WHEREAS during the next two weeks, Canadian athletes will engage in the highest
level of competition while participating in an international exchange of goodwill,
understanding and friendship. These experiences will forever be etched in their
memories;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Toronto City Council and the citizens of Toronto
salute our Olympic hopefuls and wish them all much success in Nagano. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman,
Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 47.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried unanimously.
182 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Adams,
seconded by Councillor King, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Adams
Seconded by: Councillor King
WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Finance is mailing assessment notices to
individual property taxpayers based on the new current value assessment system;
and
WHEREAS the new assessed values are being released to Ontario municipalities; and
WHEREAS property taxpayers are expressing a desire to have tax impact data based
upon the new assessed values made available as soon as possible;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council create an Assessment and Tax Policy
Task Force and appoint 7 Members of Council with support from the Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, with a mandate to review impact studies, consult with
taxpayers and bring recommendations with respect to tax policy issues and any
related matters to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee through to
Council. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Brown,
Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Flint,
Fotinos, Holyday, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti,
Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Prue, Rae, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 33.
Nays: Councillors: Berardinetti, Cho, Feldman, Filion, Giansante, Jakobek, Kelly,
Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Miller, Moeser, Pantalone, Saundercook - 13.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, Councillor
Adams, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be amended by adding thereto the
following new Operative Paragraph:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the following Members of Toronto City Council be
appointed to the Tax Policy Task Force:
Councillor Adams
Councillor Augimeri
Councillor Balkissoon
Councillor Bossons
Councillor Davis
Councillor Flint
Councillor Kinahan
Councillor Nunziata
Councillor Ootes
Councillor Walker.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Adams, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, as amended, it was carried.
183 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Augimeri,
seconded by Councillor Li Preti, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, leave be granted to introduce the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Augimeri
Seconded by: Councillor Li Preti
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has downloaded all capital costs for the
Toronto Transit Commission to the City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS a subway link between York University and the Spadina subway line has long
been a priority for the Black Creek and the York University communities;
WHEREAS The Toronto Olympic Bid Committee will be seeking the support of the City
of Toronto Council for the concept of a bid for the 2008 Olympics; and
WHEREAS a prior Toronto bid included some Olympic events at York University and
York University continues to be an important site for athletic events in the
Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Adequate transportation infrastructure will be
necessary to facilitate transportation of athletes and visitors to the University;
and
WHEREAS the construction of the York University subway extension would be of
significant short- and long-term benefits to the GTA in terms of jobs and the
economy;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto Council convey to The
Olympic Bid Committee, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, a
request that, prior to submitting a bid for Toronto for the 2008 Olympics to the
International Olympic Committee, that adequate funding support for transportation
infrastructure improvements must be provided by all three levels of government;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Council also convey to The Olympic Bid
Committee, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, that the
extension of the Spadina Subway to York University is a priority transportation
improvement.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
184 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Rae,
seconded by Councillor Mihevc, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, subsections 28(1) and (2) of said By-law be waived to permit
consideration of the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Rae
Seconded by: Councillor Mihevc
WHEREAS in 1986 the Ontario government amended the Ontario Human Rights Code to
include sexual orientation as a prohibited ground for discrimination; and
WHEREAS five out of seven of the former municipalities now constituting the City
of Toronto extended same-sex benefits to their employees; and
WHEREAS studies conducted in 1994 confirmed that the majority of Canadians support
extension of medical benefits to same-sex partners; and
WHEREAS the recent Angus Reid poll conducted in June 1996 has shown that over
55 percent of Canadians support the extension of benefits to same-sex partners;
and
WHEREAS large workplaces both within the private and public sectors offer these
benefits to their employees, including all three English-language daily
newspapers, the Province of Ontario, the Toronto Dominion Bank, Bell Canada, the
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Nova Corporation, Air Canada, Wellesley,
Toronto and Women s College Hospitals, and so on; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto will not have to incur significant additional costs to
extend same-sex spousal benefits to all employees; and
WHEREAS the Sims-Dwyer legal challenge of March 1994 against the former
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto found discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation; and
WHEREAS the Board of Inquiry, established under the Human Rights Code ( the
Board ) ruled on September 27, 1996, that the opposite sex definitions of spouse
and marital status in the Code infringe Section 15 of the Charter Rights and
Freedoms and are not saved by Section 1 thereof; and
WHEREAS the Board, in directing the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto to
continue its policy on the provision of employment benefits to same-sex partners,
set a precedent for the new City of Toronto;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) City Council waive the Council Procedural By-law in order to deal with this
matter at this meeting; and
(2) City Council approve the extension of same-sex benefits to all City of
Toronto employees. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Fotinos,
Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 35.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Brown, Davis, Feldman, Flint, Holyday, Kelly, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Moeser, O Brien, Ootes, Sgro - 13.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 39.
Nays: Councillors: Davis, Holyday, O Brien - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 36.
185 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Fotinos,
seconded by Councillor Silva, moved that, in accordance with Section 27 of the Council
Procedural By-law, leave be granted to introduce the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Fotinos
Seconded by: Councillor Silva
WHEREAS staff are currently in the process of streamlining and rationalizing all
street and curb lane vending by-laws; and
WHEREAS the merging of City and Metro By-laws has created loopholes which may
contradict the purpose of some by-laws; and
WHEREAS in particular, current by-laws are clearly intended to establish some
distance between vendors (i.e., 25 metres between licenced vendors selling similar
products); and
WHEREAS the previous Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto regulated ice cream
vending by allowing ice cream truck vendors to sell their products on a basis of
one hour per stop and three hours per block;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, notwithstanding the one hour per stop and three
hours per block by-law, where a curb lane permit has been issued on any City
block, that no other vendor of a similar product be permitted to vend on that
block without a permit;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this matter be referred to the appropriate
Standing Committee and staff for a report thereon to Council for its meeting in
April, 1998.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such motion be referred to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
186 Council resumed its consideration of Clause No. 3 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee
to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed City of Toronto
Administrative Structure . (See also Minute No. 158)
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moeser, with the permission of Council,
withdrew his foregoing motion (f), viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be struck out and referred back to the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team for further
consideration.
At this point the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of Part (1)
of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Kelly, ruled such part out of order, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) striking out Recommendation No. (2) of the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and inserting in lieu thereof
the following:
(2) that the title of the leads of the administrative structures be
designated as Executive Commissioners ; .
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Johnston,
viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by inserting the word parks prior to the
words recreation and libraries in Recommendation (A) (1) (b) (ii) of the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, so that
parks would be placed under the Community and Neighbourhood Services group. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Fotinos, Johnston, Jones,
Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Pantalone, Rae, Shaw, Silva, Walker - 19.
Nays: Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Brown, Cho,
Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante,
Holyday, Jakobek, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti,
Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner, Sinclair - 31.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 12.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Prue, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) striking out the words recreation and in Recommendation (A) (1) (b) (ii)
of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team and placing recreation under the Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism group; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Brown, Cho,
Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante,
Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti,
Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner, Sinclair - 32.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Fotinos, Johnston, Kelly,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, McConnell, Mihevc, Pantalone, Rae, Shaw,
Silva, Walker - 17.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 15.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (h) by Councillor Sinclair,
viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that libraries be assigned to the
Community and Neighbourhood Services cluster. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Berger, Brown, Disero, Faubert, Filion, Flint,
Moeser, Ootes, Saundercook, Shiner, Sinclair - 13.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow,
Davis, Duguid, Feldman, Fotinos, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O'Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Shaw, Silva, Walker - 36.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 23.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (j) by Councillor Bossons, and,
in the absence of Councillor Bossons, moved by Councillor Shiner, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that the function tourism be
added under Economic Development, Culture and Tourism. ,
it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the foregoing
decisions of Council, declared Part (1) of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor Moscoe,
redundant, viz.:
that:
(1) Part (1) of the foregoing motion (g) by Councillor Fotinos be amended to
provide that parks and recreation be moved to the Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism service cluster; .
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the foregoing
decisions of Council, declared Part (1) of the foregoing motion (g) by Councillor Fotinos,
redundant, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that:
(1) parks, arts and culture, and heritage also be assigned to the Community and
Neighbourhood Services cluster and deleted from the Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism cluster; .
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Fotinos, with the permission of Council,
withdrew the balance of his foregoing motion (g), viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that:
(2) the issues of by-law enforcement, licensing, building permits and
inspections, fire and ambulance be assigned to the Economic Development
cluster, and the words culture and tourism be deleted from the name of
the cluster;
(3) roads and expressways be assigned to the Urban Planning and Development
cluster, and the cluster be re-named Urban Planning and Transportation ;
and
(4) the remaining divisions in the administrative structure be assigned as
outlined in the 2nd Revised Appendix A.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Miller, viz.:
that:
(1) Part (2) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Prue be amended to
provide that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit
reports in this regard to City Council, in August, 1998, November, 1998,
and February, 1999, such reports to be submitted through the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team and/or
the Corporate Services Committee, as appropriate; ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2)(a) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Miller, viz.:
that:
(2) the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(a) striking out the words Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee in Recommendation No. (3) of the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, and
inserting in lieu thereof the words Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team ; ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bussin,
Cho, Chow, Disero, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Jones, Kelly, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller,
Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Silva, Sinclair,
Walker - 31.
Nays: Councillors: Altobello, Brown, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Feldman, Fotinos,
Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Korwin-Kuczynski, Mahood, O Brien,
Ootes, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner - 18.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 13.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Prue, as amended, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be
requested to submit reports to City Council, in August, 1998, November,
1998, and February, 1999, on the linkages and improvements that may be made
to the Corporate structure, such reports to be submitted through the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team
and/or the Corporate Services Committee, as appropriate. ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Pantalone,
viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be
requested to give consideration to the matter of the titles used for
positions below that of Commissioners and submit a report thereon, as soon
as possible, to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team, after determining what is commonly used in other
municipalities. ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2)(b)(2) of the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Miller, viz.:
that:
(2) the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(b) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with
appropriate staff, be requested to submit a report to the
Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team on the staffing and administrative structure
for the Community Councils. ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor
Moscoe, viz.:
that:
(2) the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that the issue of the names for
the service clusters be referred to the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team for further review and, in no
instance should the word strategic be used as part of such names. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Disero, Filion, Flint, Giansante,
Jones, Layton, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc,
Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, O'Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Shiner,
Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 32.
Nays: Councillors: Brown, Cho, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Fotinos, Holyday, Jakobek,
Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Nunziata, Ootes,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw - 16.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 16.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2)(b)(1) of the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Miller, viz.:
that:
(2) the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(b) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the report dated February 2, 1998, from the Chief
Administrative Officer, entitled City of Toronto
Administrative Structure , including the 2nd revised
Appendix A, revised Appendix B, and Appendix C, be
adopted; ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor
Kelly, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be
requested to submit a report to the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team on the title used for positions below
that of Commissioners, and, in so doing, give consideration to recommending
an appropriate title that recognizes the prestige and uniqueness of the
title Commissioner used for most Department Heads in the former
municipalities. ,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, viz.:
That the foregoing Clause be amended:
(1) by amending the Recommendations of the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team as follows:
(a) by striking out the words recreation and in Recommendation (A)
(1) (b) (ii) and placing recreation under the Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism group;
(b) by adding thereto a new Recommendation (iv) as follows:
(iv) by adding tourism under the Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism group. ; and
(c) by striking out the words Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee in Recommendation No. (3) of the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, and
inserting in lieu thereof the words Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team ;
(2) to provide that the issue of the names for the service clusters be referred
to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team for further review and, in no instance should the word
strategic be used as part of such names; and
(3) by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(a) the report dated February 2, 1998, from the Chief Administrative
Officer, entitled City of Toronto Administrative Structure ,
including the 2nd revised Appendix A, revised Appendix B, and
Appendix C, be adopted, subject to amending such Appendices to
provide that:
(i) recreation be placed under Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism; and
(ii) tourism be placed under Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism;
(b) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit reports to
City Council, in August, 1998, November, 1998, and February, 1999,
on the linkages and improvements that may be made to the Corporate
structure, such reports to be submitted through the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team
and/or the Corporate Services Committee, as appropriate;
(c) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to:
(i) give consideration to the matter of the titles used for
positions below that of Commissioners after determining what
is commonly used in other municipalities;
(ii) give consideration to recommending an appropriate title that
recognizes the prestige and uniqueness of the title
Commissioner used for most Department Heads in the former
municipalities; and
(iii) submit a report thereon, as soon as possible, to the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team; and
(d) the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with appropriate
staff, be requested to submit a report to the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team on the
staffing and administrative structure for the Community Councils.
,
it was carried.
187 Councillor Berardinetti, seconded by Councillor Sgro, moved that leave be granted to
introduce:
Bill No. 21 To amend further By-law No. 20-85, a by-law Respecting the licensing,
regulating and governing of trades, callings, businesses and occupations in
the Metropolitan Area , being a by-law of the former Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto.
Bill No. 22 To Govern Proceedings of the Council and the Committees thereof.
Bill No. 23 To appoint a Deputy Mayor.
Bill No. 24 To appoint a Budget Chair.
Bill No. 25 To amend Zoning By-law No. 12466 of the former City of Scarborough with
respect to the L Amoreaux Community.
Bill No. 26 A By-law respecting the size of the Board of Health for the City of Toronto
Health Unit and the term of office of Board members.
Bill No. 27 A By-law respecting the Toronto Parking Authority .
Bill No. 28 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities of the City
Solicitor for the City of Toronto.
Bill No. 29 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities of the City
Auditor for the City of Toronto.
Bill No. 31 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and
Parking, respecting Dovercourt Road.
Bill No. 32 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and
Parking, respecting Millbank Avenue.
Bill No. 33 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 315, Street Vending,
to included the area on the east side of Walter Street, 5.2 metres north of
Kingston Road (East Toronto) as a designated area for street vending
permits.
Bill No. 36 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities of the
Commissioner responsible for works and emergency services.
Bill No. 37 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities of the
Commissioner responsible for planning and urban development.
Bill No. 38 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities of the
Commissioner responsible for community and neighbourhood services.
Bill No. 39 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities of the
Commissioner responsible for corporate services.
Bill No. 30 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 20, Business
Improvement Areas, to make changes to the size and quorum for certain
Boards of Management and to make changes to ward names.
Bill No. 35 To provide for the execution of documents on behalf of the City of
Toronto. ,
which was carried.
Upon the question, Shall these bills, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as By-laws?, as follows:
By-law No. 22-1998 To amend further By-law No. 20-85, a by-law Respecting the
licensing, regulating and governing of trades, callings,
businesses and occupations in the Metropolitan Area , being
a by-law of the former Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto.
By-law No. 23-1998 To Govern Proceedings of the Council and the Committees
thereof.
By-law No. 24-1998 To appoint a Deputy Mayor.
By-law No. 25-1998 To appoint a Budget Chair.
By-law No. 26-1998 To amend Zoning By-law No. 12466 of the former City of
Scarborough with respect to the L Amoreaux Community.
By-law No. 27-1998 A By-law respecting the size of the Board of Health for the
City of Toronto Health Unit and the term of office of Board
members.
By-law No. 28-1998 A By-law respecting the Toronto Parking Authority .
By-law No. 29-1998 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities
of the City Solicitor for the City of Toronto.
By-law No. 30-1998 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities
of the City Auditor for the City of Toronto.
By-law No. 31-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400,
Traffic and Parking, respecting Dovercourt Road.
By-law No. 32-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400,
Traffic and Parking, respecting Millbank Avenue.
By-law No. 33-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 315,
Street Vending, to included the area on the east side of
Walter Street, 5.2 metres north of Kingston Road (East
Toronto) as a designated area for street vending permits.
By-law No. 34-1998 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities
of the Commissioner responsible for works and emergency
services.
By-law No. 35-1998 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities
of the Commissioner responsible for planning and urban
development.
By-law No. 36-1998 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities
of the Commissioner responsible for community and
neighbourhood services.
By-law No. 37-1998 To appoint and delineate certain duties and responsibilities
of the Commissioner responsible for corporate services.
By-law No. 38-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 20,
Business Improvement Areas, to make changes to the size and
quorum for certain Boards of Management and to make changes
to ward names.
By-law No. 39-1998 To provide for the execution of documents on behalf of the
City of Toronto. ,
it was carried.
188 Councillor Li Preti moved that the absence of Councillor Kinahan from this meeting of
Council be excused, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kelly,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell,
Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Sgro, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 40.
Nays: Councillors: Faubert, Kelly - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 38.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Clerk advised that Councillor Kinahan would be absent
from this Council meeting. (See Minute No. 99)
189 Councillor McConnell, seconded by Councillor Layton, moved that leave be granted to
introduce:
Bill No. 40 To confirm the last portion of the proceedings of the Council at its
Meeting held on the 4th, 5th and 6th days of February, 1998. ,
which was carried.
Upon the question, Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 40-1998 To confirm the last portion of the proceedings of the
Council at its meeting held on the 4th, 5th and 6th days of
February, 1998. ,
the vote upon which was as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti,
Berger, Brown, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Flint,
Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner,
Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 40.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Upon the question, Shall Council now adjourn? , the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger,
Brown, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion,
Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Rae, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 36.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Council adjourned at 1:05 a.m.
MEL LASTMAN, NOVINA WONG,
Mayor City Clerk
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