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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Corporate Services Committee
Monday, February 16, 1998.
The Corporate Services Committee met on Monday, February 16, 1998, in Committee Room A,
2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:42 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Dick O'Brien (Chair)
Councillor John Adams
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Anne Johnston
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby
Councillor Doug Mahood
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor David Miller
Councillor Case Ootes
Councillor Kyle Rae
Councillor Bruce Sinclair
Regrets:
Mayor Mel Lastman
Also Present:
Councillor Betty Disero
Councillor Dennis Fotinos
Councillor Mario Giansante
Councillor Doug Holyday
Councillor Tom Jakobek
Councillor Irene Jones
Councillor Pam McConnell
Councillor Howard Moscoe
10. Workers Compensation - Transfer of the
Former City of York from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a joint report (February 16, 1998) from the
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner of Human Resources, proposing a
recommendation to create one uniform Workers' Compensation funding mechanism for the City
of Toronto, as required by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board; advising that the
transfer to Schedule 2 is $1,074,964.23, if paid by February 28, 1998; that the projected
savings resulting from the transfer are estimated to be $281,200.00 per month, rising with
inflation; that payment from the Workers' Compensation reserve fund would be repaid over
the next four years from the expected savings; that there is no impact on the 1998
Operating Budget; and recommending that Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer to remit immediately to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board the amount of
$1,019,411.00 in satisfaction of the transfer of the former City of York from Schedule 1
to Schedule 2 pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to the Budget Committee and
Council, the adoption of the joint report from the Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer, and the Commissioner of Human Resources.
(Budget Committee; c: Chief Financial Officer; Commissioner of Human
Resources - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(d), Report No. 2)
11. Approval to Extend a Contract With a Former Employee.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a confidential report (February 3, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Corporate Services requesting approval to extend a contract with
a former employee.
On motion by Councillor Lindsay Luby, the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the confidential report from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services requesting approval to extend a contract
with a former employee, which was forwarded to Members of Council under
confidential cover.
(All Members of Council; c: City Solicitor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 2)
12. Mapping Workstation Replacement.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services seeking authority to purchase five new graphics
workstations for the Geomatics Service Section (Scarborough) to replace old, outdated
equipment purchased in early, 1991; advising that funding to be provided from the
1998 Information Technology capital account; and recommending that five (5) graphics
workstations be purchased for the Geomatics Section (Scarborough) to replace the existing
RS6000 workstations at a total price not to exceed $42,000.00, including all applicable
taxes.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to the Budget Committee and
Council, the adoption of the foregoing report from the Commissioner of
Corporate Services.
(Budget Committee; c: Commissioner of Corporate Services - February 16,
1998) (Clause No. 19(g), Report No. 2)
13. 410 Queens Quay West and Permanent Office
Accommodation for Harbourfront Corporation
(1990) in an Addition to York Quay Centre
(Ward 24 - Downtown).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services requesting Council approval to exchange the revenue
from the sale of 410 Queens Quay West for renovations and construction to York Quay
Centre, to provide for Permanent Office accommodation for Harbourfront Corporation (1990)
not previously contemplated, and to secure a firm deadline date for the payment of
$3.0 million due the City from Queens Quay West Land Corporation and which is allocated
for parks development; advising that no funding is required; and recommending that:
(1) the proposal submitted by Queens Quay West Land Corporation involving an exchange
of the site at 410 Queens Quay West for office space constructed on top of the
York Quay Centre as discussed in this report be approved subject to the details of
the arrangements being satisfactory to the Acting Executive Commissioner of
Corporate Services;
(2) the City Solicitor be authorized to make the necessary changes to the
Implementation Agreement to incorporate the required provisions of the proposal
detailed in this report;
(3) City staff report upon the completion of the Queens Quay West Land Corporation
limited proposal call on the results of the proposal call process; and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect to the foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Corporate Services Committee recommended
to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 2)
14. Proposed Sale of Surplus, City-Owned Vacant Land
South Side of Searle Avenue
Roll No. 05 3 110 00300
File No. 77-227-12 (North York Spadina - Ward 8).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the property located east
of Dufferin Street between Finch Avenue West and Sheppard Avenue West; and recommending
that:
(1) the Corporation declare the subject parcel surplus;
(2) the Functional Lead, Real Estate, be authorized to market the property by direct
sale to one or both of two adjoining owners; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to do all things necessary to give
effect thereto.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report. (Clause No. 7, Report No. 2)
15. Proposed Closure and Sale of Dalkeith Drive and
One-Foot Reserve (North York Centre South - Ward 9).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) staff be directed to proceed with the road closure and sale in accordance with the
requirements of the Municipal Act;
(2) Council fix the sale price for the subject road allowance and 1 foot reserve at
$550,000.00 plus all costs associated with road closure and sale;
(3) the City accept the offer to purchase from Sergei Rozin and Maia Rozin and the
appropriate City officials be authorized to execute such agreement;
(4) the other abutting property owner at 113 Donwoods Drive (Thomas Butt) be given
right of first refusal to purchase the west half of the subject road allowance and
1 foot reserve at $275,000.00 plus his share of costs associated with road closure
and sale;
(5) Council fix the date by which the other abutting property owner at 113 Donwoods
Drive (Thomas Butt) must exercise his right to purchase the west half of the
subject road allowance and one foot reserve at $275,000.00 plus his share of costs
associated with road closure and sale at 4:30 pm on April 3, 1998, by which date
he must execute an agreement of purchase and sale, failing which the City shall be
entitled to sell the west half of the subject road allowance in accordance with
the provisions of the Municipal Act;
(6) if the other abutting property owner at 113 Donwoods Drive (Thomas Butt) executes
the agreement by the date fixed by Council, the appropriate City officials be
authorized to execute such agreement;
(7) the proceeds from the sale be credited to account No. 007-435-0000-9110; and
(8) the appropriate City officials be authorized to do all things necessary to
finalize this matter.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 2)
16. Expropriation Of Property Interests
Sheppard Subway
Yonge, Bayview And Bessarion Stations.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services seeking approval for the expropriation of
property interests required for the construction and operation of the Sheppard Subway at
Yonge, Bayview and Bessarion Stations; advising that financing has previously been
approved by Council and is available in Capital Account No. TC-392; and recommending
that:
(1) Council, as approving authority, approve the expropriation of the property
interests detailed in this report;
(2) authority be granted to take all steps necessary to comply with the Expropriations
Act (the Act ) including, but not limit to, the preparation and registration of
an Expropriation Plan and the service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of
Election as to the date for compensation, and Notices of Possession;
(3) the Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Administrative Officer or
other appropriate staff, be authorized to sign the Notices of Expropriation and
Notices of Possession, and that authority be granted to make formal offer of
compensation pursuant to Section 25 of the Act in the amount of the appraised
value, on behalf of the City;
(4) leave be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to give
effect thereto; and
(5) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
Councillor Johnston requested that her opposition to the foregoing matter be noted in the
Minutes of this meeting.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 2)
17. Expropriation of Land
Sheppard Subway
Dr. Samir Barsoum
573 Sheppard Avenue East.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services advising that the purpose of this report is
to authorize the execution of Minutes of Settlement with respect to the expropriation of
the property interests required for the Sheppard Subway project; that financing has
previously been approved by Council and is available in Capital Account No. TC-392; and
recommending that:
(1) authority be granted to enter into Minutes of Settlement with Dr. Samir Barsoum,
Natalie Barsoum, and Christine Barsoum, in trust, on terms and conditions detailed
in this report; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
Councillor Johnston requested that her opposition to the foregoing matter be noted in the
Minutes of this meeting.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 2)
18. Part of One-Foot Reserve Abutting Askin Street
(Closed) Between Highway No. 401 and Bridgeland Avenue,
North York.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the City
Solicitor seeking authority to convey to Her Majesty the Queen, in right of the Province
of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, a
portion of a one-foot reserve laid out on Plan of Subdivision 2233 NY; advising that there
are no municipal costs associated with this matter; and recommending that:
(1) the Council declare that the subject lands are surplus to the needs of the City
and that the conveyance of the subject lands being part of the One-foot Reserve,
Plan 2233 NY, designated as Part 3 on Reference Plan 64R-15303 be approved; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
actions to give effect thereto.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 2)
19. Lease of Ground Floor Space at
111 Wellesley Street East, City of Toronto
(Ward - Downtown).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) the City of Toronto enter into a lease agreement with 1133708 Ontario Limited on
the terms and conditions outlined in this report and in the form acceptable to the
City of Toronto Solicitor; and
(2) the appropriate City of Toronto Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 2)
20. Renewal of Lease Agreement for a
Children s Services Division Field Office
at 700 Lawrence Avenue West, Unit 226.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the lease renewal with Maron Land
Development Inc., for the use of 364.35 square metres (3,922 square feet) of space at
Lawrence Square - 700 Lawrence Avenue West; advising that funds to cover the expenditures
identified in this report are part of Children's Services 1998 Operating Budget request;
and recommending that:
(1) financing in the amount of $460,835.00 be approved;
(2) the City of Toronto renew the Lease Agreement with Maron Land Development Inc., or
in the event of a sale a successor company, for a five year period from April 1,
1998, to March 31, 2003, based on the terms and conditions outlined in this
report, in a form acceptable to the Toronto Solicitor; and
(3) the appropriate Toronto officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
The Corporate Services Committee withdrew the aforementioned report at the
request of the Commissioner of Corporate Services having regard that the
renewal of the lease agreement is no longer necessary as the Children s
Services Division Field Office presently located at 700 Lawrence Avenue
West can be relocated to the former City of York municipal building at
2700 Eglinton Avenue West.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(i), Report No. 2)
21. Parkland Dedication Requirement,
Granite Peak Development Inc.
East Side of Upwood Avenue,
File - 96-001-S UDSB-1220 (North York Humber - Ward 6).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 19, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the acceptance of payment
in lieu of parkland for a property appraised at more than $1 million, according to the
procedures of the former municipality of North York; and recommending that:
(1) the City accept the sum of $84,500.00 from the developer to satisfy the 5 percent
cash in lieu requirement;
(2) these funds be credited to Account No. 007-420-0001-9110 (5 percent cash
contribution in-lieu of land);
(3) the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation of the former municipality of
North York advise the applicant and the Building Commissioner accordingly; and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized to do all things necessary to
give effect thereto.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 2)
22. Procedure - Reporting to the Former City Council of North York Regarding
Payment of Parks Levy for Properties Valued Over $1,000,000.00.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services requesting authority to eliminate the
administrative procedure, established by the former City of North York, of requiring
City Council approval of the parks levy amount to be charged for projects where the
property is valued over $1,000,000.00, in order to expedite the issuance of building
permits; and recommending that the administrative procedure for the former City of North
York, requiring City Council approval of the amount of the cash-in-lieu of properties
valued at over $1,000,000.00, be discontinued.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 2)
23. Results of the Election of Members to the Boards of Trustees
of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund
and the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan and to
the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund Committee.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (January 16, 1998) from the
Interim Contact, Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund and the Metropolitan Toronto
Pension Plan advising that The Boards of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Police
Benefit Fund and the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan at their respective meetings held
on January 16, 1998, had before them a report dated January 6, 1998, from the City Clerk,
advising of the results of the election to select the employee representative and the
pensioner representatives on the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension
Plan, and the officer and pensioner representatives on the Board of Trustees of the
Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund and on the Police Benefit Fund Committee, to hold
office for the year 2000; and that the Boards, respectively, received the aforementioned
report and directed that it be forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee for
information.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Corporate Services Committee received
the aforementioned communication.
(Clause No. 19(l), Report No. 2)
24. Tax Arrears - Rochelle Litman
16 Portsmith Road, NY No. 08 2 011 00100
RCS - AT40.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 9, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer advising that she is in receipt of a request for an
Extension Agreement of the above noted property pursuant to the provisions of the
Municipal Tax Sales Act; that the last date of redemption on this property is March 26,
1998; that the property owner is not in a position to pay the cancellation price on or
before this time; that the property owner has requested an extension of the period to pay
the amount owing to June 30, 1998; and recommending that the By-law attached to this
report be enacted to approve an extension of the redemption date to June 30, 1998, in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Tax Sales Act.
Councillor Miller requested that his opposition to the foregoing report be noted in the
Minutes of this meeting.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 18, Report No. 2)
25. Retention of Outside Counsel.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the City
Solicitor seeking authority to retain the law firms of Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson,
and Loopstra, Nixon & McLeish, to complete legal work provided to the former City of
Etobicoke and the Borough of East York, already in progress, and to provide supplementary
legal services related to work originating from the aforementioned former municipalities,
as deemed appropriate by the Lead Solicitor; advising that sufficient funds remain in the
proposed consolidated legal services operating budget s outside counsel account to retain
the two law firms in addition to meeting the projected 1998 financial obligations of the
City of Toronto to other law firms currently retained to complete work in progress for the
former cities and borough; and recommending that:
(a) the law firm of Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson be retained for a maximum of
12 months, retroactive to January 1, 1998, to complete matters for which they
currently have carriage on behalf of the former City of Etobicoke, in addition to
providing supplementary legal services as deemed appropriate by the Lead
Solicitor;
(b) the Lead Solicitor report back to Council in the last quarter of the year on the
transition of legal work from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson to Legal Services
staff, and the continued retention of the firm in 1999;
(c) authority be granted to enter into a retainer agreement with Reble, Ritchie, Green
& Ketcheson in a form and content satisfactory to the Lead Solicitor for an amount
not to exceed $930,000.00;
(d) the law firm of Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish be retained for a maximum of
12 months, retroactive to January 1, 1998, to complete matters for which they
currently have carriage on behalf of the former Borough of East York, in addition
to providing supplementary legal services as deemed appropriate by the Lead
Solicitor;
(e) the Lead Solicitor report back to Council in the last quarter of this year on the
transition of legal work from Loopstra, Nixon, and McLeish to Legal Services
staff, and the continued retention of the firm in 1999;
(f) authority be granted to enter into a retainer agreement with Loopstra, Nixon, and
McLeish in a form and content satisfactory to the Lead Solicitor for an amount not
to exceed $312,000.00; and
(g) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
A. Councillor Augimeri moved that the Corporate Services Committee:
(1) recommended to Council the adoption of the report
(January 28, 1998) from the City Solicitor; and
(2) that the City Solicitor be requested to submit a report to
the Corporate Services Committee on the retention of outside
services including legal counsel and consultants.
B. Councillor Miller moved that the City Solicitor be requested to
submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee on a policy
with respect to:
(1) fees paid to outside legal counsel; and
(2) employee reimbursement of legal fees incurred in relation to
the performance of their duties, including costs with
respect thereto.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion B. by Councillor
Miller, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion A. by Councillor
Augimeri, it was carried.
The decision of the Corporate Services Committee therefore is as follows:
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) recommended to Council the adoption of the report (January 28,
1998) from the City Solicitor; and
(2) requested the City Solicitor to submit a report to the Corporate
Services Committee on a policy with respect to:
(a) fees paid to outside legal counsel;
(c) the retention of outside services including legal counsel
and consultants; and
(b) employee reimbursement of legal fees incurred in relation to
the performance of their duties, including costs with
respect thereto.
(City Solicitor; c: Ms. Margaret Fischer, Legal Department - February 16,
1998)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 2)
26. Interim Purchasing By-law. (HELD DOWN)
(See also Minute No. 30)
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer, recommending that:
(1) authority be granted, in the interim, for the former municipalities to continue
the use of the standard form of contracts and general conditions that were in use
prior to 1998 with any necessary modifications;
(2) that a form of quotation request to be used be developed, pending the development
and approval of full procurement policies, where appropriate in securing bids for
the supply of goods and services, such form to be based upon policies approved by
Council;
(3) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer report to Council through the Corporate
Services Committee, as soon as possible on uniform procurement policies; and
(4) authority be granted for the introduction of a Bill in Council in the form of the
draft by-law attached as Appendix A providing for the award of bids pursuant to
quotation requests and tenders where the award is to the lowest bidder meeting the
specifications and requirements and does not exceed $2.5 million.
(HELD DOWN)
(See Minute No. 30)
27. Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 16, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Human Resources proposing a new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety
Policy for the City of Toronto; and recommending that:
(1) the new Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy be endorsed; and
(2) this policy be implemented across all City departments and posted in a conspicuous
location in each workplace.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Corporate Services Committee referred
the aforementioned report back to the Commissioner of Human Resources, with
a request that she submit a further report to the Corporate Services
Committee, such report to include the policy that this Corporate
Occupational Health and Safety Policy is replacing.
(Commissioner of Human Resources - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(c), Report No. 2)
28. Capital Budget Funding for Facilities.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services providing information on the funding required for
capital maintenance for the City of Toronto's facilities; and recommending that:
(1) funding, in the amount of $19.2 million be provided in the 1998 Capital Budget at
a minimum to cover the critical health and safety issues, conditions which, if not
immediately addressed, could lead to costly damage and deterioration of municipal
properties, as well as to actions to eliminate conditions which lead to energy
waste thus creating energy savings, as identified in the body of this report; and
(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services report to the Corporate Services Committee,
within six months, on a comprehensive long term strategy for the capital
maintenance of all the property assets of the new City of Toronto, including
alternative funding arrangements.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the Corporate Services Committee deferred
consideration of the aforementioned report until such time as the Committee
gives consideration to the Capital Budget.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(h), Report No. 2)
29. Reconsideration of Claims,
47 Hounslow Heath Road,
213 Laughton Avenue, and
19 Spring Grove Avenue.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (January 27, 1998) from
Councillor Betty Disero, Davenport, advising that the owners of the properties located at
47 Hounslow Heath Road, 213 Laughton Avenue, and 19 Spring Grove Avenue, had submitted
claims to the former City of Toronto for damages sustained to their properties on Monday,
September 29, 1997, as a result of a severe weather storm; attaching for information,
correspondence relating to each claim; noting that notwithstanding the evidence, it was
the opinion of the Claims Clerk that there is no liability on the part of the City and,
therefore, unable to give a favourable consideration to the claims ; further advising that
as her constituents would like to appeal this decision, requesting that this matter be
placed on the agenda of the Corporate Services Committee for discussion.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a confidential report (February 13,
1998) from the City Solicitor respecting Tree Limb Claims.
The following persons appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. John Damos;
- Mr. Linvol Folkes; and
- Mr. J. Manzan.
The following Members of Council appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
Councillor Betty Desiro, Davenport;
Councillor Dennis Fotinos, Davenport; and
Councillor Doug Holyday.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Johnston moved
that the Committee now recess to meet privately to give
consideration to the aforementioned confidential report
(February 13, 1998) from the City Solicitor, in accordance
with subsection 55(7) of the Municipal Act, which was
carried.
The Corporate Services Committee recessed at 10:20 a.m. to
meet in-camera to consider the aforementioned confidential
report.
Members present: Councillor Kyle Rae (Acting Chair)
Councillor John Adams
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Anne Johnston
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby
Councillor Doug Mahood
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor David Miller
Councillor Case Ootes
Councillor Bruce Sinclair
Also Present: Councillor Betty Desiro
Councillor Dennis Fotinos
Councillor Doug Holyday
The Corporate Administration Committee reconvened in public
session at 11:25 a.m. with the aforementioned Members in
attendance.
29a. Reconsideration of Claims,
47 Hounslow Heath Road,
213 Laughton Avenue, and
19 Spring Grove Avenue.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (January 27, 1998) from
Councillor Betty Disero, Davenport, advising that the owners of the properties located at
47 Hounslow Heath Road, 213 Laughton Avenue, and 19 Spring Grove Avenue, had submitted
claims to the former City of Toronto for damages sustained to their properties on Monday,
September 29, 1997, as a result of a severe weather storm; attaching for information,
correspondence relating to each claim; noting that notwithstanding the evidence, it was
the opinion of the Claims Clerk that there is no liability on the part of the City and,
therefore, unable to give a favourable consideration to the claims ; further advising that
as her constituents would like to appeal this decision, requesting that this matter be
placed on the agenda of the Corporate Services Committee for discussion.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a confidential report (February 13,
1998) from the City Solicitor respecting Tree Limb Claims.
The following persons appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. John Damos;
- Mr. Linvol Folkes; and
- Mr. J. Manzan.
The following Members of Council appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
Councillor Betty Desiro, Davenport;
Councillor Dennis Fotinos, Davenport; and
Councillor Doug Holyday.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Corporate Services Committee:
(1) requested the City Solicitor to submit a report to the Corporate
Services Committee on the implications of a general policy for
paying claims arising from damage to private property by City-owned
trees; and
(2) received the aforementioned communication and confidential report.
(City Solicitor; c: Councillor Betty Desiro; Mr. Linvol Folkes;
Mr. John Damos; Mr. J. Manzan - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(b), Report No. 2)
30. Interim Purchasing By-law.
(See also Minute No. 26)
The Corporate Services Committee resumed its consideration of the Interim Purchasing By-
law.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 3, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer, recommending that:
(1) authority be granted, in the interim, for the former municipalities to continue
the use of the standard form of contracts and general conditions that were in use
prior to 1998 with any necessary modifications;
(2) that a form of quotation request to be used be developed, pending the development
and approval of full procurement policies, where appropriate in securing bids for
the supply of goods and services, such form to be based upon policies approved by
Council;
(3) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer report to Council through the Corporate
Services Committee, as soon as possible on uniform procurement policies; and
(4) authority be granted for the introduction of a Bill in Council in the form of the
draft by-law attached as Appendix A providing for the award of bids pursuant to
quotation requests and tenders where the award is to the lowest bidder meeting the
specifications and requirements and does not exceed $2.5 million.
A. Councillor Augimeri moved the following:
Whereas all seven of the former municipalities had in place a Fair
Wage Policy at the time of amalgamation;
Whereas this policy dates back more than 100 years;
Therefore be it resolved that the Corporate Services Committee
recommend that Council adopt the following recommendation:
That the City of Toronto adopt the Fair Wage Policy
of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
as its Fair Wage Policy;
And that the recommendations contained in the report
dated February 3, 1998, from the Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, entitled Interim Purchasing
By-law , be amended accordingly.
B. Councillor Mihevc moved that the foregoing Motion A. by Councillor
Augimeri be amended to provide that until such time as a New City
of Toronto Fair Wage Policy has been adopted by Council, the Fair
Wage Policy of the former Metropolitan Toronto be adopted as an
interim measure.
C. Councillor Adams moved that the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the report (February 3,
1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, subject to
amending Part (3) of the Section embodied therein, entitled
Reporting/Awarding , by adding after the words Standing Committee
of Council , the words, and/or Community Councils .
Councillor Augimeri requested the permission of the Committee to withdraw her foregoing
Motion A.
Councillor Mihevc also requested the permission of the Committee to withdraw his foregoing
Motion B.
The Corporate Services Committee concurred in the foregoing
requests.
D. Councillor Miller moved that the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer be requested to include in her forthcoming report ethical
issues, Canadian Content and any other provisions included in any
purchasing policy of any of the former six Area Municipalities or
Metro; and that the report not only indicate the seven processes
used by the former municipalities and Metro, but what is deemed to
be best practices.
E. Councillor Augumeri further moved that the Chief Administrative
Officer be requested to develop a City-wide fair wage policy, such
policy to include a mechanism for enforcement.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion D. by Councillor
Miller, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion E. by Councillor
Augimeri, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion C. by Councillor
Adams, it was carried.
The decision of the Corporate Services Committee therefore is as follows:
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council:
(1) the adoption of the report (February 3, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer, subject to amending Part (3) of
the Section embodied therein, entitled Reporting/Awarding , by
adding after the words Standing Committee of Council , the words,
and/or Community Councils , so that the aforementioned Part (3)
shall now read as follows:
(3) Quotation and Tender calls over $2.5 million - reported to
appropriate Standing Committee of Council and/or Community
Councils for awarding and to Council for information. ;
(2) that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to
include in her forthcoming report ethical issues, Canadian Content
and any other provisions included in any purchasing policy of any
of the former six Area Municipalities or Metro; and that the report
not only indicate the seven processes used by the former
municipalities and Metro, but what is deemed to be best practices;
and
(3) that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to develop a
City-wide fair wage policy, such policy to include a mechanism for
enforcement. (Clause No. 1, Report No. 2)
31. Consent for Refinancing Leasehold Interest,
Soccer City (Etobicoke) Inc. (Markland-Centennial - Ward 4).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 27, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take all steps necessary to
consent to refinancing by Soccer City (Etobicoke) Inc., of its leasehold interest,
and agree to a Waiver of Distraint against the chattels and fixtures of the Tenant
in favour of the bank; and
(2) the requisite documentation be signed by the appropriate signing authorities for
the City of Toronto.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 2)
32. Parkland Dedication Requirement,
800 Sheppard Avenue West,
Permit No. B-97-04797,
File No. 97-036-02 FA57 (North York Spadina - Ward 8).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 19, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the acceptance of payment
in lieu of parkland for a property appraised at more than $1 million, according to the
procedures of the former municipality of North York; and recommending that:
(1) the City accept the sum of $894.00 from the developer to satisfy the two percent
cash-in-lieu requirement, and the sum of $57,766.00 to satisfy the five percent
cash in lieu requirement;
(2) these funds be credited to Account No. 007-420-0010-9110 (two percent cash
contribution in-lieu of land) and to Account No. 007-420-0008-9110 (five percent
cash contribution in-lieu of land);
(3) the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation of the former municipality of North York
advise the applicant and the Building Commissioner accordingly;
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized to do all things necessary to give
effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Mahood, the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 2)
33. Request for Occupation of City-Owned Property (HELD DOWN)
at Below Market Rates - 110 Lombard Street,
Gilda s Club Greater Toronto (Downtown Ward 24).
(See also Minute No. 42)
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 30, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services seeking authority to enter into an Occupancy Agreement
for the occupation of 110 Lombard Street by Gilda s Club Greater Toronto for a term of
three years; advising that this occupation is being sought under the previous City of
Toronto policy governing the occupation of City-owned space at below market rates; that
the cost of the allocation of 110 Lombard Street to Gilda s Club Greater Toronto will be
foregone rent in the amount of approximately $105,000.00 per annum; that Gilda s Club has
agreed to pay the realty taxes, operating costs and maintenance for the building and will
undertake certain restoration work at their cost (to include upgrading the electrical
system, staircase and sprinkler system where necessary and render the building wheelchair
accessible); and recommending that:
(1) the Corporate Services Committee consider the request from Gilda s Club Greater
Toronto for occupancy of City-owned space at 110 Lombard Street at below market
rates;
(2) should the Corporate Services Committee choose to support this request, the
Corporate Services Committee recommend to City Council the following:
(i) that the Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized
to allocate the use of 110 Lombard Street to Gilda s Club Greater Toronto
for a term of three years subject to the execution of an occupancy
agreement, in form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor and the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services and subject to Gilda s
Club Greater Toronto agreeing to share the use of 110 Lombard Street with
The Emma Foundation; and
(ii) that the grant through the provision of City-owned space at below market
rent be deemed to be in the interest of the City; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
(Held Down)
(See Minute No. 42)
34. Renewal of Leases for Child Care Centres
at O Connor, Emery and Shoreham Public
Schools in North York.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 30, 1998) from the
Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the renewal of leases with the
Toronto District School Board (formerly The Board of Education for the City of North York;
advising that funds to cover the expenditures identified in this report are part of
Children s Services 1998 Operating Budget Request; that the Commissioner of Finance, in
accordance with Provincial regulations, has certified that financing for these
expenditures in the amount of $21,992.08 is within the Updated Financial Debt and
Obligation Limit; and recommending that:
(1) financing in the amount of $21,992.08 be approved;
(2) authority be granted to renew the leases with the Toronto District School Board
for the captioned Child Care Centres, for a one-year term commencing August 1,
1997, and expiring on July 31, 1998, based on the terms and conditions in this
report, in a form acceptable to the Toronto Solicitor; and
(3) the appropriate Toronto officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to the Budget Committee and
Council, the adoption of the report from the Commissioner of Corporate
Services.
(Budget Committee; c: Commissioner of Corporate Services - February 16,
1998)
(Clause No. 19(j), Report No. 2)
35. Parkland Dedication Requirement
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
1750 Finch Avenue East
Permit No. B-9704254
File No. 97-031-02 FA57 (Seneca Heights - Ward 12).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 19, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the acceptance of payment
in lieu of parkland for a property appraised at more than $1 million, according to the
procedures of the former municipality of North York; and recommending that:
(1) the City accept the sum of $80,000.00 to satisfy the five percent cash in lieu
requirement;
(2) these funds be credited to Account No. 007-420-0008-9110 (five percent cash
contribution in-lieu of land);
(3) the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation of the former municipality of North York
advise the applicant and the Building Commissioner accordingly; and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized to do all things necessary to give
effect thereto.
The Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the aforementioned
report.
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 2)
36. 1997 Parking Tag Issuance - December.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 16, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer advising that Metropolitan Council, on February 17 and 18,
1993, adopted Clause No. 1 of Report No. 9 of The Management Committee, as amended,
wherein it is recommended that the Metropolitan Treasurer submit a monthly report to the
Management Committee on the operational results of Parking Tag Operations regarding the
number of tags issued and collected, staffing and expenditures and revenue and deviations
thereof, together with a projected total year position ; that this report reflects parking
enforcement and collection activities of the Corporation for the period ending December
31, 1997; attaching the following schedules:
Schedule 1 Monthly Tag Issuance, Collection Rate and Revenue for 1997;
Schedule 2 Collection Rate Activity for Tags Issued in Prior Years;
Schedule 3 Cash Collected Against Receivables for the Years 1989-1996;
Schedule 4 Trial Request and Conviction Rate Details; and
Schedule 5 Summary of Expenditures for Parking Tag Operations; and
recommending that this report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Corporate Services Committee:
(1) requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to submit a
report to the Corporate Services Committee providing a geographic
breakdown showing the locations where the parking tags were issued
in 1997, based on the six former Area Municipalities; and
(2) received the aforementioned report.
(Chief Financial Officer And Treasurer - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(k), Report No. 2)
37. Provision of Assistance to Councillor s Offices.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (January 15, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that City Council on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, had before it,
amongst other things, a motion moved by Mayor Lastman and Seconded by Councillor Ootes
respecting the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, and that Council referred a
number of motions concerning Councillors salaries and assistance to Councillors offices,
and a motion by Councillor Davis respecting the appointment of a Blue Ribbon Panel of six
ratepayers representing each of the former Area Municipalities.
A. Councillor Lindsay Luby moved that the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to Council that:
(i) no additional honoraria or stipends be provided for
Members of Council who are appointed to act either
as Chairs or Members of Agencies, Boards or
Commissions; and
(ii) in the last year of this term of Council, a citizen
committee be established composed of people knowledgeable in
compensation and municipal government, including
representatives from the Board of Trade and the Labour
Council, to report on a salary structure for Members of
Council, for the consideration of the in-coming Council in
the year 2001; and that the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer and the Chief Administrative Officer be requested
to report to the Corporate Services Committee on the
provision of funding for outside consultants to assist the
aforementioned citizen committee.
B. Councillor Adams moved that the Commissioner of Corporate Services
be requested to submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee
on a policy to provide assistance to Councillors offices to
provide for extended disability, overtime by administrative
assistants, vacation, maternity/paternity/adoption leave and
severance allowances.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motions, they were
carried.
The decision of the Corporate Services Committee therefore is as follows:
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) recommended to Council that:
(i) no additional honoraria or stipends be provided for
Members of Council who are appointed to act either
as Chairs or Members of Agencies, Boards or
Commissions; and
(ii) in the last year of this term of Council, a citizen
committee be established composed of people knowledgeable in
compensation and municipal government, including
representatives from the Board of Trade and the Labour
Council, to report on a salary structure for Members of
Council, for the consideration of the in-coming Council in
the year 2001; and that the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer and the Chief Administrative Officer be requested
to report to the Corporate Services Committee on the
provision of funding for outside consultants to assist the
aforementioned citizen committee; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Corporate Services to submit a report
to the Corporate Services Committee on a policy to provide
assistance to Councillors' offices to provide for extended
disability, overtime by administrative assistants, vacation,
maternity/paternity/adoption leave and severance allowances.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 2)
38. 495 Sherbourne Street - Acquisition for
a Multi-Service Community Facility
(Ward 25 - Don River).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 29, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) the acquisition of 495 Sherbourne Street from Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) in
the amount of $2.5 million be approved, subject to the terms and conditions as set
out in this report;
(2) the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director, Property Services (Toronto
Region), prepare and have executed an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with ORC,
incorporating a closing date in the first quarter of 1999 and the terms and
conditions elaborated in the body of this report, other terms and conditions
deemed necessary by the Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services and
prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;
(3) the City Solicitor complete this real estate transaction and pay to ORC or to
whomever may be entitled to receive it, the sum of $2.5 million and pay any
expenses incurred for the closing of the real property transaction, including the
payment of Land Transfer Tax and GST in the estimated amount of $221,500.00;
(4) the appropriate Civic official be instructed to furnish the necessary legal
description and prepare a survey suitable for the closing;
(5) the Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services be instructed to continue
to pursue all opportunities for additional amounts owed by the Province to the
City which could be utilized to be set-off against the purchase price of 495
Sherbourne Street and that these opportunities be presented to City Council for
approval; and
(6) the lands being acquired be placed under the jurisdiction of the Director,
Property Services (Toronto Region), on closing for property management/maintenance
purposes, until such time as the lands are to be developed as a multi-service
community facility and that the lands be operated on an interim basis as a parking
lot with the revenue being utilized to offset the cost of acquisition.
Councillor Pam McConnell, Don River, appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter.
A. Councillor Ootes moved that the Corporate Services Committee defer
consideration of the foregoing report until it considers the
1999 Capital Budget.
B. Councillor Rae moved that the Corporate Services Committee
recommend to the Budget Committee, the adoption of the foregoing
report.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion A. by Councillor
Ootes, it was lost.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion B. by Councillor
Rae, it was carried.
(Budget Committee; c: Commissioner of Corporate Services - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(m), Report No. 2)
39. High-Speed Network for the City of Toronto.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services seeking approval to implement a high-
speed fibre network to support the business and operating practices of the City of
Toronto; advising that this will allow for the consolidation of computing resources
required to run Corporate systems, such as Tax and Vital Statistics; that it will provide
the connections necessary to access these and other resources from Civic Administration
Centres; that The Chief Financial Officer has proposed that the operating costs of $569.1
thousand be funded from the transition fund; that the account number provided is CP950-
J00950; that Capital funding for this project, in the amount of $498.2 thousand, is
included in the 1998 to 2002 capital works program; and recommending that:
(1) capital funding, in the amount of $498.2 thousand, for data cabling, hardware and
configuration services be allocated to connect to the global network for the City
of Toronto;
(2) funding, in the amount of $569.1 thousand over the next three years be allocated
for hardware maintenance and the lease of termination equipment and high-speed
network services;
(3) the necessary officials be authorized to enter into contracts for the acquisition,
implementation and maintenance of the global telecommunications network for the
City of Toronto over the next three years;
(4) Bell Canada be awarded a contract for the provision of high-speed network
connectivity and data cabling for one year with two optional years; and
(5) the appropriate officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action
in order to give effect thereto.
A. Councillor Adams moved that the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to the Budget Committee and Council, the adoption of
the report (February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate
Services.
B. Councillor Lindsay Luby moved that the foregoing report be referred
to the Chief Administrative Officer for consideration in his report
on the consolidation of head office space.
C. Councillor Johnston moved that the Chief Financial Officer be
requested to submit a report directly to Council for its meeting
scheduled to be held on March 4, 1998, clarifying the benefits to
be achieved by implementing this high-speed fibre network.
D. Councillor Mihevc moved that the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team be requested to
consider a more streamlined process for dealing with budget items
that require Budget Committee approval prior to final approval of
the Operating and Capital budget, and report thereon to Council.
Councillor Lindsay Luby requested the permission of the Corporate Services Committee to
withdraw her foregoing Motion B.
The Corporate Services Committee concurred in the foregoing request.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion C. by Councillor
Johnston, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion D. by Councillor
Mihevc, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion A. by Councillor
Adams, it was carried.
The decision of the Corporate Services Committee therefore is as follows:
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) recommended to the Budget Committee and Council, the adoption of
the report (February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate
Services;
(2) requested the Chief Financial Officer to submit a report directly
to Council for its meeting scheduled to be held on March 4, 1998,
clarifying the benefits to be achieved by implementing this
high-speed fibre network; and
(3) requested the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team to consider a more streamlined process for
dealing with budget items that require Budget Committee approval
prior to final approval of the Operating and Capital budget, and
report thereon to Council.
(Budget Committee; Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team; c: Commissioner of Corporate Services -
February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(e), Report No. 2)
40. Tax Manager 2000 - Purchase/Upgrade of Desktops.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Interim Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services seeking authority to acquire
workstations for the implementation of the new tax system for the City of Toronto;
advising that this being part of the new tax system, it should be funded through the
Transition fund; and recommending that desktop workstations and upgrades to support the
implementation of the new Tax Administration System, Tax Manager 2000, be purchased; at a
cost not to exceed $150,000.00.
A. Councillor Mihevc moved that the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to the Budget Committee, and Council that the
aforementioned report be approved in principle; and further, that
the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to submit a
report directly to Council for its meeting scheduled to be held on
March 4, 1998, on the relative merits of purchasing versus leasing
the workstations.
B. Councillor Lindsay Luby moved that the Commissioner of Corporate
Services be requested to report to the Corporate Services Committee
as to why she is suggesting that the Tax Manager 2000 be purchased
and not leased recognizing the high obsolescence rate.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion A. by Councillor
Mihevc, it was carried.
Having regard for the action taken by the Corporate Services Committee the foregoing
Motion B. by Councillor Lindsay Luby was not put to a vote.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services; Budget Committee - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(f), Report No. 2)
41. Standing Committee Briefings.
The Corporate Services Committee was again unable to receive the presentation regarding
the programs and services under the responsibilities of the Corporate Services Committee
and:
(1) requested the City Clerk to provide each member of the Corporate Services
Committee with a copy of the overhead presentation submitted by the Commissioner
of Corporate Services, entitled Briefing for Corporate Services Committee ; and
(2) requested Members of the Committee who have any questions pertaining to the
overhead presentation, to make their concerns known at the next meeting of the
Corporate Services Committee scheduled to be held on March 30, 1998.
(Members of the Corporate Services Committee; c: Commissioner of Corporate
Services - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(a), Report No. 2)
42. Request for Occupation of City-Owned Property
at Below Market Rates - 110 Lombard Street,
Gilda s Club Greater Toronto (Downtown Ward 24).
(See also Minute No. 33)
The Committee resumed its consideration of the foregoing matter.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (January 30, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services seeking authority to enter into an Occupancy Agreement
for the occupation of 110 Lombard Street by Gilda s Club Greater Toronto for a term of
three years; advising that this occupation is being sought under the previous City of
Toronto policy governing the occupation of City-owned space at below market rates; that
the cost of the allocation of 110 Lombard Street to Gilda s Club Greater Toronto will be
foregone rent in the amount of approximately $105,000.00 per annum; that Gilda s Club has
agreed to pay the realty taxes, operating costs and maintenance for the building and will
undertake certain restoration work at their cost (to include upgrading the electrical
system, staircase and sprinkler system where necessary and render the building wheelchair
accessible); and recommending that:
(1) the Corporate Services Committee consider the request from Gilda s Club Greater
Toronto for occupancy of City-owned space at 110 Lombard Street at below market
rates;
(2) should the Corporate Services Committee choose to support this request, the
Corporate Services Committee recommend to City Council the following:
(i) that the Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized
to allocate the use of 110 Lombard Street to Gilda s Club Greater Toronto
for a term of three years subject to the execution of an occupancy
agreement, in form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor and the
Acting Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services and subject to Gilda s
Club Greater Toronto agreeing to share the use of 110 Lombard Street with
The Emma Foundation; and
(ii) that the grant through the provision of City-owned space at below market
rent be deemed to be in the interest of the City; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor O Brien moved that the
Committee now recess to meet privately to give consideration to the
aforementioned report, in accordance with subsection 55(7) of the Municipal
Act, which was carried.
The Corporate Services Committee recessed at 1:38 p.m. to
meet in-camera to consider the aforementioned confidential
report.
Members present: Councillor Kyle Rae (Acting Chair)
Councillor John Adams
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor Dick O Brien
Councillor Case Ootes
The Corporate Administration Committee reconvened in public
session at 1:55 p.m. with the aforementioned Members in
attendance.
A. Councillor Rae moved that the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to Council the adoption of Recommendations Nos. (2) and
(3) embodied in the report (January 30, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Corporate Services; and
B. Councillor Ootes moved that:
(1) the Corporate Services Committee defer consideration of this
matter until such time as a policy is in place respecting
the disposition of surplus properties; and
(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to
submit a report to Council, for its meeting scheduled to be
held on March 4, 1998, on offers made to purchase this
property in the last two years, such report to be considered
in-camera.
C. Councillor Kelly moved that Part (2) of the foregoing Motion B. by
Councillor Ootes be amended to provide that the Commissioner of
Corporate Services to also include in the report an up-to-date
appraisal of the property.
D. Councillor O Brien moved that the Commissioner of Corporate
Services be requested to report to the next meeting of the
Corporate Services Committee on a policy with respect to the sale
or lease of property to non-profit groups.
Councillor O Brien requested the permission of the Corporate Services Committee to
withdraw his forgoing Motion D.
The Corporate Services Committee concurred in the foregoing request.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing deferral
Motion B. by Councillor Ootes, it was lost.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion C. by Councillor
Kelly, amending Part (2) of the foregoing Motion B. by Councillor Ootes, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion B. by Councillor
Ootes, as amended, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion A. by Councillor
Rae, it was carried.
The decision of the Corporate Services Committee therefore is as follows:
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) recommended to Council the adoption of Recommendations Nos. (2) and
(3) embodied in the report (January 30, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Corporate Services; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Corporate Services to submit a report
to Council, for its meeting scheduled to be held on March 4, 1998,
on offers made to purchase this property in the last two years, and
to also include in the report an up-to-date appraisal of the
property, such report to be considered in-camera.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 2)
43. Development of a Policy Manual.
On motion by Councillor Mihevc, the Corporate Services Committee requested
the City Clerk to develop a policy manual, for use by Councillors and
staff, that includes all policies developed by City Council.
(City Clerk - February 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 19(n), Report No. 2)
The Corporate Services Committee adjourned its meeting at 1:58 p.m.
Chair.
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