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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Corporate Services Committee
Monday, May 25, 1998.
The Corporate Services Committee met on Monday, May 25, 1998, in Committee Room A, 2nd
Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:38 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Dick O'Brien (Chair)
Councillor John Adams
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor David Miller
Councillor Case Ootes
Councillor Kyle Rae
Councillor Bruce Sinclair
Also Present:
Councillor Ila Bossons
Councillor Frances Nunziata
On motion by Councillor Norm Kelly, the Minutes of the meeting held on
April 27, 1998, were confirmed.
133. Surplus Property Within the
Spadina Corridor and
Scarborough Transportation Corridor .
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) authorization be granted for the disposal of the properties declared surplus by
the Council of (former) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, along the former
Spadina and Scarborough Expressway Corridors, in the manner detailed in the body
of this report;
(2) all negotiations with former owners and/or current tenants with respect to the
purchase of these properties be conducted on the basis of the market value
applicable at the time of current negotiations;
(3) those tenants not wishing to purchase the property occupied by them be offered a
financial incentive to provide vacant possession of the property, as detailed in
the body of this report;
(4) authority be granted to the City Solicitor to take the steps necessary to secure
vacant possession of any properties in the circumstances referred to in the body
of this Report including the execution of any Agreements to Terminate Tenancies;
(5) costs associated with the valuation, financial incentives, and sale of the
properties be deducted from the proceeds of the sale; and
(6) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to give effect to the
foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Mihevc, the Corporate Services Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of the aforementioned report until its
meeting to be held on June 29, 1998; and
(2) requested the City Clerk to invite representatives of the Spadina
Corridor Residents Association to make a deputation at the
aforementioned meeting of the Committee, if they so choose.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services; Representative, Spadina Corridor
Residents Association - May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 46(c), Report No. 7)
134. Sale of Surplus Property at
38 Wildwood Crescent,
City of Toronto, Ward 26.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending, subject to such approvals as may be
required under the City of Toronto Act, 1997, that:
(1) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to accept the Agreement of
Purchase and Sale in the amount of $192,500.00 as detailed in this report;
(2) Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, of Report No. 27 of the Management Committee
adopted on September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 per cent.
of the purchase price;
(3) authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund
the outstanding balance of Costing Unit No. CP300J56013;
(4) the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action in
conjunction with Province of Ontario Officials and/or agents, to complete the
transaction on behalf of the Corporation, and he be further authorized to amend
the closing date to such earlier or later date as he considers reasonable; and
(5) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto; and
advising that Revenue of $192,500.00, less closing costs and the usual adjustments, is
anticipated; and that the property is currently vacant.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Corporate Services Committee recommended
to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 24, Report No. 7)
135. Sale of "Property Houses",
(Multiple Wards - Former City of Toronto).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services seeking City Council authority to declare the property
houses in the former City of Toronto on the attached Appendix I (save and except for
those four properties currently leased to community-based housing providers and also
identified on the attached Appendix I) as surplus to the City s requirements and authorize
the sale of these properties on the open market; advising that the total of the current
value assessment for the 56 property houses recommended to be declared surplus in this
report is $11,134,845.00; and recommending that:
(1) subject to the Board of Cityhome passing a resolution to do so, the existing
leases between Cityhome and the Corporation of the City of Toronto, for the
property houses be terminated in the manner described in this report;
(2) City Council, by By-law, declare that, upon the leases having been terminated, the
56 houses owned by the City of Toronto, as set out on the attached Appendix I are
surplus;
(3) notice to the public of the proposed disposition of the lands declared surplus be
given in accordance with S.95-5 of the Municipal Code;
(4) prior to offering the properties for sale on the open market, the first right to
purchase be given to the previous owners and/or current tenants, on the terms set
out in the body of this report;
(5) the Commissioner, Corporate Services, be authorized to market those properties
which the previous owners and/or tenants do not wish to purchase through a real
estate broker for a listing price to be determined in consultation with the
listing broker;
(6) the funds from the sale of the houses subject to the 25 year lease be deposited
into an account to be used to satisfy the mortgage at maturity;
(7) the City Surveyor, in consultation with the Director, Development and Support,
Parks and Recreation, be directed to prepare a survey of the north portion of
144 Balsam Avenue and that this portion of the property be retained by the City,
in fee simple or by way of an easement, and placed under the jurisdiction of the
Parks and Recreation Division for parks purposes;
(8) City Council endorse the tenant relocation plan as outlined in this report;
(9) the four properties currently being leased to community-based housing providers,
as identified within this report on the attached Appendix I, be retained by the
City to allow the current use of these properties to continue and the
Commissioners of Corporate Services and Community and Neighbourhood Services
determine the appropriate leasing arrangement for these four properties and report
back thereon to the Corporate Services Committee; and
(10) the appropriate Civic officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect to the foregoing.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (May 20, 1998) from
Councillor Joe Pantalone, Trinity Niagara advising that he has received a memorandum dated
May 19, 1998, respecting the Sale of Property Houses which is of extreme importance to
his constituents; that 30 of the 56 properties listed in the report (May 11, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Corporate Services, are located in his ward; that he will be on an
official visit to Portugal when this matter will be considered by the Corporate Services
Committee; and requesting that this item be deferred to a future meeting of the Committee.
The Corporate Services Committee deferred consideration of the
aforementioned report until its meeting to be held on June 29, 1998.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services; c: Councillor Joe Pantalone, Trinity
Niagara - May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 46(d), Report No. 7)
136. Use of City Property by Non-Profit
Corporations at Below Market Charges.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Commissioner of Corporate Services, requesting the Corporate Services
Committee to approve a policy and procedures as set out in this report for the processing
of requests for use of City-owned or leased property by non-profit corporations at below
market charges; advising that if the recommendations in this report are approved, the
Municipal Grants Review Committee will be in a position to determine on a case-by-case
basis whether it wishes to provide an indirect grant to non-profit corporations wishing to
utilize City property at below market charges; and recommending that:
(1) the policy and procedures set out on Appendices 1 and 2 for the processing of
requests for use of City-owned or leased space by non-profit corporations at below
market charges be approved;
(2) the Corporate Services Committee forward this report to the Chief Financial
Officer and Chair of the Municipal Grants Review Committee requesting that they
review the options to properly monitor costs and provide their comments to the
Commissioner of Corporate Services in order that the Commissioner can submit a
further report on this aspect of the policy and procedures with a view to
establishing the method to monitor costs for the 1999 budget cycle;
(3) the continued use by the existing non-profit month-to-month tenants of City-owned
space be on the basis of their existing status until December 31, 1998;
(4) the Commissioner of Corporate Services review existing month-to-month non-profit
users of City-owned or leased space be undertaken and a report be submitted
thereon to the Corporate Services Committee and Municipal Grants Review Committee,
together with appropriate recommendations respecting the continued utilization of
City-owned or leased space by these non-profit corporations after December 31,
1998; and
(5) that the Corporate Services Committee concur with the position that no requests
from non-profit corporations for space in the former Civic Centres be considered
until the City s space needs in these facilities are determined.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Chair, Municipal Grants Review Committee; c: Commissioner of Corporate
Services - June 2, 1998)
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 7)
137. Sale of Surplus Property at
171 Strathearn Road, City of Toronto
(Formerly City of York) Ward 28 - York Eglinton.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the disposal of the property municipally
known as 171 Strathearn Road, City of Toronto as per attached sketch; advising that
revenue of $342,100.00, less closing costs and the usual adjustments, subject to the
revenue sharing agreement with the Province pursuant to the former Metropolitan Corporate
Administration Committee Report No. 25, Clause No. 1, approved on December 4, 1996, is
anticipated; that the property is currently vacant; and recommending, subject to
Provincial concurrence, that:
(1) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to accept the Agreement of
Purchase and Sale in the amount of $342,100.00 as detailed in this report;
(2) Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14 of Report No. 27 of the former Metropolitan
Management Committee adopted on September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required
deposit of 10 per cent. of the purchase price;
(3) authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund
the outstanding balance of Costing Unit No. CP300J56200;
(4) the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in
conjunction with Province of Ontario Officials and/or agents, to complete the
transaction on behalf of the Corporation and he be further authorized to amend the
closing date to such earlier or later date as he considers reasonable; and
(5) 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.
(Clause No. 23, Report No. 7)
138. Proposed Property Disposal -
West Side of Avonmore Square,
Block C, Plan M-943
(Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the disposal of a 30.5' x 182' surplus strip
of land to the abutting owners; advising that proceeds of the sale to be credited to the
Land Development Reserve account number 71290; and recommending that:
(1) the City sell Block C, Plan M-943 to the abutting owner, Sharon Seyler, for
$15,000.00;
(2) the City grant a 4 foot wide easement at the rear of the property to Bell Canada
to protect their existing facilities crossing the property; and
(3) 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.
(Clause No. 27, Report No. 7)
139. Disposal and Sale of City-Owned Vacant Land
to Adjoining Owners - 20 Sudbury Street
(Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara).
The Committee had before it a report (May 7, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate
Services recommending that:
(1) the portion of public highway shown as PART 12 on Plan 64R-13923 be stopped up and
closed and be conveyed to the owner of 41 Dovercourt Road provided the said owner
complies with the following terms and conditions:
(a) indemnifies the City together with such other persons as the City Solicitor
may require, against all loss, cost, damage or action arising as a result
of the public highway closing;
(b) pays the purchase price of $15,000.00 for the fee in the said Part 12 (Note
- this fee also includes compensation for PARTS 5, 7, and 13, Plan
64R-13923;
(c) pays all out-of-pocket expenses that will be incurred by the City as a
result of the public highway closing and conveyancing, estimated to be in
the amount of $1,500.00, and any such expenses paid by the applicant will
not be refunded in the event that the transaction is not completed; and
(d) agrees to such other terms and conditions as the City Solicitor may deem
advisable to protect the City s interests.
(2) City Council, by By-law, declare as surplus City-owned parcels of land shown as
Parts 5, 7, 12 and 13 on Plan 64R-13923;
(3) City Council authorize the sale of and accept the Offer to Purchase from Dufflet
Pastries Inc., the owners of 41 Dovercourt Road, to purchase the adjoining
City-owned lands at 20 Sudbury Street and shown as Parts 5, 7, 12, and 13 on Plan
64R-13923, for the sum of $15,000.00, subject to the terms and conditions set out
in the aforementioned Offer to Purchase, including a condition that Part 5,
Plan 64R-13923 is being conveyed subject to an easement in favour of Consumers
Gas;
(4) City Council declare the proposed conveyance of the closed portion of Sudbury
Street (Part 5 on Plan 64R-13923) and of the portion of Sudbury Street to be
closed (Part 12 on Plan 64R-13923) is in compliance with Section 3.3 of the former
City of Toronto Official Plan, Part 1- Cityplan;
(5) the Director, Property Services be directed, in accordance with S. 95-5 of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code, to give notice to the public of the
proposed sale to the owner of 41 Dovercourt Road of the parcels of City-owned land
declared surplus shown as Parts 5, 7, 12 and 13 on Plan 64R-13923;
(6) the City Solicitor be authorized to complete this transaction according to the
terms and conditions of the Offer to Purchase including the termination of the
outstanding lease/conveyance provisions of the land exchange agreement between the
City and Dufflet Pastries Inc. dated September 28, 1993, in a form and content
satisfactory to the City Solicitor and pay any expenses incurred by the City
incidental to the closing or otherwise; and
(7) the appropriate Civic officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect to the foregoing recommendations, including introducing the necessary bills
in Council.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 26, Report No. 7)
140. Proposed Acquisition of Land for Park Purposes from
the Sisters of St. Joseph a Block of Land (2.84 Acres)
Adjacent to Clairlea Playfield South of Fairfax Crescent,
West of Warden Avenue (Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 8, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services advising that negotiations with the Owners of the
captioned property have culminated in a tentative agreement of purchase and sale;
summarizing staff s negotiation efforts and recommendations; further advising that the
land acquisition to be charged to Capital Account No. 67034-00000-00000-481 and funded
from the Parks (5 per cent) Reserve Fund No. 70490; and recommending that:
(1) the City purchase the 2.84 acre parcel of land, Block 56 on Plan 66M-2320 for park
purposes, at the negotiated price of $1,550,000.00; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute the relevant documents.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 32, Report No. 7)
141. F.G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project
Request for Authority to Acquire Property
Wards: Don River; East Toronto.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (April 24, 1998) from the Interim
Functional Lead, Transportation, recommending that:
(1) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate with the
affected owners for the acquisition of the necessary lands or interests in land
required for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project, as shown on
the attached sketches, and authority be granted to make application for approval
to expropriate and to serve and publish notice of such application pursuant to the
Expropriations Act;
(2) the appropriate City official be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto; and
(3) the introduction of the necessary Bills be authorized.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 34, Report No. 7)
142. Expropriation of a Limited Interest
in and Over Lands for Drainage Easement
Purposes - Wychwood Park (Midtown).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (April 23, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that at its meeting on April 16, 1998, the Council of the City of
Toronto gave consideration to Clause No. 3 contained in Report No. 3 of the Toronto
Community Council, headed Expropriation of a Limited Interest in and Over Lands for
Drainage Easement Purposes - Wychwood Park (Downtown) ; and that Council struck out the
foregoing Clause and referred it to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
report from the Toronto Community Council Solicitor embodied in the
aforementioned communication from the City Clerk.
(Clause No. 22, Report No. 7)
143. Release of Watermain Easement Registered
as Instrument No. 61630 F on the Title of
4A Wychwood Park (Ward 23 - Midtown).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (April 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services recommending that:
(1) authority be granted to remove the watermain easement rights described in
Instrument No. 61630F from the title of 4A Wychwood Park; 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.
(Clause No. 35, Report No. 7)
144. Agreement of Purchase and Sale;
Worksite Lease Agreement and
Permanent Easement Agreement
Owner: YMCA of Greater Toronto
567 Sheppard Avenue East
Sheppard Avenue Subway - Bayview Station.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) authority be granted to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, Worksite
Lease Agreement and Permanent Easement Agreement with YMCA of Greater Toronto
( YMCA ) on the terms and conditions in this report; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto; and
advising that Financing has been previously approved by Council and is available in
Capital Account No. TC-392.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 37, Report No. 7)
145. Sale of Surplus Property - 114 Combe Avenue
(North York Spadina - Ward 8).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (April 30, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services Respecting a request made by a Mr. and Mrs. Messinger,
the tenants of a surplus City-owned improved residential property, that they be allowed to
purchase the property by direct sale; advising that revenue of $225,000.00 would be
generated from this sale; and recommending that:
(1) Council exercise its discretion regarding the request made by Mr. and
Mrs. Messinger, that they be allowed to purchase the subject property by direct
sale;
(2) in the event Council approves the direct sale:
(i) the sale price of the property to be based on the appraised value of
$225,000.00;
(ii) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to complete a
transaction without further submission to Council if the sale is equal to
the appraised value and is on a cash basis with normal closing
requirements; and
(3) the proceeds of the sale be credited to the 1998 Capital Program Parks and
Recreation Facility Improvement - Clanton Park Project , subject to Capital
Budget approval.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council:
(1) that Council approve the request to purchase the subject property;
and
(2) the adoption of Recommendations Nos. (2) and (3) embodied in the
aforementioned report (April 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Corporate Services.
(Clause No. 25, Report No. 7)
146. Easement Request from Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission
Midland Avenue - J. A. Leslie Tot Lot,
North Of 2550 Kingston Road
(Scarborough Bluffs - Ward 13).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (April 24, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services advising that The Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission has
requested a 2m wide easement across the Leslie Tot Lot as shown on the attached sketch;
that this report summarizes staff s investigation and recommendations; and recommending
that:
(1) Council grant the Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission a 2m wide easement over Parts
1 and 3, Plan R-2367 across the J. A. Leslie Tot Lot for the nominal sum of $1.00;
and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute he easement document
suitable for land registration.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 7)
147. Licence Agreement - Ontario Hydro - Bishop Avenue
Garden Allotment Plots (Ward 10 - North York Centre).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 1, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the renewal of the licence agreement between
the City and Ontario Hydro for the use of land for garden allotment plot purposes;
advising that the Parks and Recreation Department (North York Region), Northeast District,
confirmed that the funds for the renewal agreements are available; and recommending that:
(1) the Licence Agreement between the City and Ontario Hydro be approved; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute the documentation and take
any necessary action.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 39, Report No. 7)
148. Licence Agreement - Ontario Hydro - Four Winds Drive
Garden Allotment Plots (Ward 17 - Black Creek).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 1, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting the renewal of the licence agreement between
the City and Ontario Hydro for the use of land for garden allotment plot purposes;
advising that the Parks and Recreation Department (North York Region), Northwest District,
confirmed that the funds for the renewal agreement are available; and recommending that:
(1) the Licence Agreement between the City and Ontario Hydro be approved; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute the documentation and take
any necessary action.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 40, Report No. 7)
149. Lease Of Space at 150 Eglinton Avenue East,
Social Services Division, Community and
Neighbourhood Services Department
(Ward No. 22 - North Toronto).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) financing in the amount of $510,000.00 be approved;
(2) the City of Toronto enter into a lease with 150 Eglinton Avenue East Holdings
Limited on the terms and conditions outlined in this report, and in a form
acceptable to the City Solicitor; and
(3) the City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto; and
advising that funds to cover the expenditures identified in this report are part of 1998
Social Services Operating Budget estimates; that the Commissioner of Finance, in
accordance with Provincial regulations, has certified that financing for the expenditure
in the amount of $510,000.00 is within the Updated Financial Debt and Obligation Limit;
and that as a result of the renewal, the estimate reduction in annual basic net rent
payable is approximately $175,424.00.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 7)
150. Road Closing and Surplus Property Declaration
Westerly Portion of Monogram Place
(Kingsway-Humber-Ward 3).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (April 8, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) road closing procedures be initiated to close the westerly portion of the Monogram
Place road allowance, as shown on the attached sketch;
(2) Council declare that the portion of the road is surplus and that the City intends
to sell the lands;
(3) public notice of the proposed sale be given by including a notation to that effect
with the advertising of the road closing;
(4) staff be directed to sell the lands on an as is basis directly to the abutting
owner immediately after the road is closed for assembly with the adjoining
industrial lands, subject to the reservation for any easements required for
municipal services and public utilities, for a consideration of $35,000.00
provided that the purchaser be responsible for all costs associated with the road
closure process, survey, and legal, and the cost of reconstructing the cul-de-sac;
and
(5) 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.
(Clause No. 45, Report No. 7)
151. Office Administration And Expenses of Members of Council. Held Down
(See Also Minute No. 194)
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a joint report (May 12, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief
Administrative Officer, commenting on specific issues raised at the Corporate Services
Committee meeting of April 27, 1998, with respect to office administration and expenses of
Members of Council; advising that approval of the staff recommendations will have no
financial impact; that approval of the staff recommendations will have no financial
impact; that approval of recommendations not put forward by staff will result in
expenditures other than those approved in the 1998 Budget; and recommending that the
policies and procedures as outlined in Appendix A entitled Office Administration and
Expenses of Members of Council , as submitted to the Corporate Services Committee on April
27, 1998, be adopted subject to the following amendments:
(1) Section 2(i) - Corporate Credit Cards:
that corporate credit cards not be issued to City Councillors;
(2) Section 11(a) - Travel - Conference/Seminar and Business Travel:
that invitations to speak at a conference or seminar be covered under
Conference/Seminar and charged to the Councillor s global budget;
(3) Section 11(b) - Conference/Seminar and Business Travel Approvals:
that prior to attending any conference/seminar (in or out of town) or business
trip, Councillors complete a Request to Attend/Travel form and forward the
request to the Clerk for processing/recordkeeping; and that the Mayor complete a
similar form for any travel he undertakes and process the request through his
office; and
(4) Section 11(c) - Corporate Travel Agent:
that Councillors be encouraged to make their travel arrangements at the lowest
possible cost either through the Corporate Travel Agent or an independent agent of
their choice.
(Held Down)
(See Minute No. 194)
152. Policy and Guidelines for the Hiring of Senior Staff.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 8, 1998) from the Chief
Administrative Officer responding to a directive by Council that the Chief Administrative
Officer bring forward a comprehensive policy for the hiring of senior City staff;
attaching a report (January 19, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer entitled,
Staffing of Organizational Leadership Positions and a joint report (January 19, 1998)
from the Chief Administrative Office and the Commissioner of Human Resources, entitled
Staffing Strategy for Management and Excluded Staff adopted by Council on February 4, 5
and 6, 1998, which outline the policy for hiring senior staff; and recommending that the
report of the Chief Administrative Officer on the policy and guidelines for the hiring of
senior staff be received for information.
The Corporate Services Committee received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 46(f), Report No. 7)
153. Honoraria for Councillors Appointed to Held Down
Agencies, Boards and Commissions; and
Setting Salaries for Members of Council.
(See Also Minute Nos. 172 and 175)
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that City Council on April 16, 1998, had before it Clause No. 42 of
Report No. 3 of The Corporate Services Committee headed Other Items Considered by the
Committee ; and that Council directed that the aforementioned Clause be received as
information, subject to striking out and referring the following items embodied in such
Clause back to the Corporate Services Committee for further consideration:
(1) Item (n), entitled Honoraria for Councillors Appointed to Agencies, Boards and
Commissions ; and
(2) Item (o), entitled Setting Salaries for Members of Council .
(Held Down)
(See Minute Nos. 172 and 175 )
154. Resolution Policy.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 5, 1998) from the City Clerk
establishing a protocol to advise Members of Council and staff electronically of the
receipt of resolutions from other municipal councils and responses to decisions of Toronto
City Council, and other general correspondence; and recommending that:
(1) Council recognize the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and/or the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) as the appropriate forums for
municipalities to present resolutions for endorsement; and
(2) Council approve the policy and process pertaining to Council resolutions,
resolutions received from other municipalities, responses to decisions of Council,
and other general correspondence, set out in Appendix A .
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 7)
155. 5182 and 5200 Yonge Street - Extension Request
(North York Centre - Ward 10).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a confidential report (May 7, 1998) and
(May 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting an extension
request.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
confidential report (May 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate
Services, entitled 5182 and 5200 Yonge Street - Extension Request (North
York Centre - Ward 10) , which was forwarded to Members of Council under
confidential cover.
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 7)
156. Appointment of Chair for the Boards of Trustees
of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan and the
Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund and
Four Members of the Sinking Fund Committee.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a confidential report (May 12, 1998) from
the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer respecting appointments to the Metropolitan
Toronto Pension Plan, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund and the Sinking Fund
Committee.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
confidential report (May 12, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer, respecting appointments to the Metropolitan Toronto Pension
Plan, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund and Members to the
Sinking Fund Committee, which was forwarded to Members of Council under
confidential cover.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 7)
157. Inquest into the Death of Kenneth Au-Yeung.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the City
Solicitor recommending that:
(1) the City Solicitor be authorized to represent the City of Toronto at the Inquest
into the death of Kenneth Au-Yeung; and
(2) this report be forwarded to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for
its information.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 7)
158. Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan
1998 Pensioner Increase
Amendment to By-law No. 15-92.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (April 26, 1998) from the
Interim Board Secretary, Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan, advising that The Board of
Trustees Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan on April 24, 1998:
(A) recommended to the Corporate Services Committee that:
(1) effective July 1, 1998:
(a) an increase of 0.7 percent be granted on pensions to pensioners on
benefit for more than one year, and a proportionate increase of
.058 percent for each month of pension payment made in 1997 be
granted for pensioners who retired during 1997;
(b) current member and employer contributions be reduced by 2 percent
of contributory earnings for the five-year period ending June 30,
2003;
(c) the current early retirement factor of 85 points be reduced to
80 points for the five-year period ending June 30, 2003;
(d) the current reduction penalty for shortfalls in the early
retirement factor be reduced from 4 percent to 2.5 percent for the
five-year period ending June 30, 2003;
(e) the basic percentage for spousal survivor pensions be increased to
66 2/3 percent from 60 percent for all active and retired members;
(f) in addition to the pensioner increases provided for in
Recommendation No. (1)(a), all current spousal benefits be
increased by one-ninth if the spouse is in receipt of a 60 percent
spousal benefit and, further, if the spouse is in receipt of a
65 percent, 70 percent or 75 percent optional spousal benefit that
the pensions be recalculated using revised reduction factors to
reflect the increase in the basic spousal benefit to 66 2/3 percent
from 60 percent;
(g) the benefit being paid to pensioner members who have elected
increased spousal benefits, be adjusted using revised actuarial
reduction factors to reflect the increase in spousal benefits to
66 2/3 percent; and
(2) the authority be granted for the introduction in Council of the necessary
Bills to give effect to Recommendation No. (1).
(B) (i) requested the City Solicitor to draft the appropriate amending by-law
respecting Recommendation No. (1), and submit such draft by-law directly
to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration with this matter;
(ii) requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to submit a report to
the Board of Trustees for its next meeting scheduled to be held on May 22,
1998, on the costs of administering the Plan; and
(iii) received the aforementioned report dated April 21, 1998 from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (May 12, 1998) from
Mr. D. Brown, Legal Department, forwarding a copy of the draft amending by-law to amend
further By-law No. 15-92 as requested by the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto
Pension Plan on April 24, 1998.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council:
(1) the adoption of the Recommendations of the Board of Trustees of
the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan, embodied in the following
communication from the Interim Board Secretary, Metropolitan
Toronto Pension Plan; and
(2) the amendment of By-law No. 15-92 in accordance with the draft
amending By-law referred to in the aforementioned communication
from the Interim Board Secretary, Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan
(Clause No. 19, Report No. 7)
159. Actuarial Valuation Results - Metropolitan
Toronto Pension Plan and the Metropolitan
Toronto Police Benefit Fund.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer commenting on the recommendations of the Actuary relating
to the actuarial valuation as at December 31, 1997, of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension
Plan and the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund; submitting recommendations for a
course of action for consultation with stakeholders on the topic of the allocation of on-
going actuarial surpluses pertaining to all City-sponsored pension plans including the
transfer of the administrative costs now borne by the employer to the pension funds; and
recommending that:
(1) the Corporate Services Committee endorse that the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer approach the Boards of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan
and the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund and to the governing bodies of
the City of Toronto Civic Employees Pension and Benefit Fund, the City of Toronto
Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund and the City of York Employees
Pension and Benefit Fund with the view that the pension funds should bear the
total administration costs of the plans in order to allocate actuarial gains more
equitably; and
(2) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in conjunction with the Executive
Director of Human Resources, be requested to report on the cost and funding of
benefit improvements, similar to those proposed by the Boards of Trustees of the
Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan and the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit
Fund, for the City of Toronto Civic Employees Pension and Benefit Fund, the City
of Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund and the City of York
Employees Pension and Benefit Fund.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 20, Report No. 7)
160. Development of a City Wide Emblem/Logo.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that City Council on April 16, 1998, had before it Clause No. 4 of
Report No. 3 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed Toronto Fire
Services - Emblem and Name ; and that Council directed that the aforementioned Clause be
struck out and referred to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration, with
requests that:
(1) the Chief Administrative Officer:
(a) co-ordinate the development of a Corporate logo for the City of Toronto,
such logo to be used by all City of Toronto Departments, Agencies, Boards
and Commissions; and
(b) submit to the Corporate Services Committee, for consideration, a copy of
the logo and slogan developed by Tourism Toronto; and
(2) the Toronto Ambulance, the Toronto Police Services Board and the Toronto Transit
Commission re-open consideration of their respective crests and insignias and
participate in the development of the new Corporate logo.
The Corporate Services Committee referred the aforementioned communication
to the Chief Administrative Officer for inclusion as part of the
development of the Corporate Visual Identity Program.
(Clause No. 46(i), Report No. 7)
161. 1998 Parking Tag Issuance - April.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 5, 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 March 31,
1998; attaching the following schedules:
Schedule 1 Monthly Tag Issuance, Collection Rate and Revenue for 1998;
Schedule 2 Collection Rate Activity for Tags Issued in Prior Years (1989-1997);
Schedule 3 Parking Tag Receivables (1989-1997);
Schedule 4 Summary of Trial Request and Conviction Rates; and
Schedule 5 Summary of Expenditures for Parking Tag Operations; and
recommending that this report be received for information.
The Corporate Services Committee received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 46(j), Report No. 7)
162. Partial Property Acquisition - Lucille Lamanna
(Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 15, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) the City purchase the 15.5m X 46m parcel shown as Part 1 on the attached sketch at
the price of $110,000.00;
(2) the City pay the owner s reasonable legal fees to complete this transaction; and
(3) 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.
(Clause No. 33, Report No. 7)
163. Toronto Mayor's Committee on Community
and Race Relations V. Ernst Zundel -
Authority to Attend in Federal Court.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 21, 1998) from the City
Solicitor recommending that:
(1) City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend in Federal Court on behalf of
the Toronto Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations (the TMCCRR ), to
submit evidence and make arguments as necessary to oppose the Application for
Judicial Review brought by Mr. Ernst Zundel with respect to the recent decision
(April 22, 1998) of the Human Rights Tribunal hearing the complaint of the TMCCRR
against Mr. Zundel under the Canadian Human Rights Act to dismiss a motion by Mr.
Zundel to stay the proceeding and the dismiss the complaints;
(2) that, in light of the numerous proceedings launched to date by Mr. Zundel in this
matter, City Council provide the City Solicitor with standing authority to
represent and defend the TMCCRR and the City of Toronto's interests as necessary
in such further court proceedings as may be initiated by Mr. Zundel with respect
to the Tribunal hearing, any interim or final decision of the Tribunal hearing the
TMCCRR's complaint under the Canadian Human Rights Act, or appeal from any Court
decision respecting the Tribunal hearing.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 7)
164. Re-Employment Policy for Former Members
of Council and Former Staff of Members of Council.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (May 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising that City Council, on May 13 and 14, 1998, had before it Clause No. 2
of Report No. 5 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Re-Employment Policy for
Former Members of Council and Former Staff of Members of Council ; embodying a report
(April 4, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer respecting the foregoing matter, and
that Council directed that the aforementioned Clause be struck out and referred back to
the Corporate Services Committee for further consideration and report thereon to the next
meeting of Council to be held on June 3, 1998; and the Executive Director of Human
Resources be requested to submit a confidential report to the Committee, for consideration
therewith, on staff who have signed contracts with former municipalities which have
subsequently been broached, such report to also address the issue of former employees of
Members of Council having the option of deferring acceptance of their severance packages
should they obtain employment with the City.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a confidential report (May 25, 1998)
from the Executive Director of Human Resources, respecting the issue of a re-employment
policy for former Members of Council and former staff of Members of Council.
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) again recommended to Council that the aforementioned report
(April 4, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer be received;
and
(2) requested the Executive Director of Human Resources, to submit
directly to Council, for its meeting scheduled to be held on June
3, 1998, the report requested by City Council on May 13 and 14,
1998, respecting staff who have signed contracts with former
municipalities which have subsequently been broached.
(Executive Director of Human Resources - May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 7)
165. Provision of Food Services at Metro Hall.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (May 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk, enclosing for information and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No. 4
contained in Report No. 5 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Provision of Food
Services at Metro Hall , which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of
Toronto at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, and wherein it is further recommended
that:
(1) the confidential report dated May 13, 1998, from the Commissioner
of Corporate Services, entitled Provision of Food Services at
Metro Hall , embodying the following recommendations, be adopted,
subject to the Commissioner of Corporate Services being requested
to submit to the next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee,
if available, any or all of the report which was to be prepared for
submission in December, in accordance with Recommendation No. (2):
It is recommended that:
(1) the City of Toronto be authorized to finalize an interim agreement
to provide food services at Metro Hall with Canada Catering Ltd.,
in a smoke-free environment occupying approximately 50 percent of
the original space, for the period of April 1, 1998, until
December 31, 1998, and then on a 60-day basis thereafter;
(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be directed to report back
to Council, in December of 1998, on the status of food services
agreements at Metro Hall and other corporately-owned and operated
facilities; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take
the necessary action to give effect thereto. ; and
(2) the confidential joint report dated May 13, 1998, from the Commissioner of
Corporate Services and the City Solicitor, entitled Main Floor Cafe - City
Hall (Ward 24) , be referred to the Corporate Services Committee for
consideration at its next meeting.
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) received the aforementioned communication and confidential report;
and
(2) directed that the matter of Provision of Food Services at City Hall
be brought forward as a deputation item at the June 29, 1998,
meeting of the Corporate Services Committee.
(Corporate Services Committee; c: Commissioner of Corporate Services - May
25, 1998)
(Clause No. 46(l), Report No. 7)
166. Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund,
1998 Pensioner Increase,
Amendment to By-law No. 181-81.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (April 26, 1998) from the
Interim Board Secretary, the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit
Fund, advising that The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit
Fund on April 24:
(A) recommended to the Corporate Services Committee that:
(1) effective July 1, 1998:
(a) an increase of 0.7 percent be granted on pensions to pensioners on
benefit for more than one year, and a proportionate increase of
.058 percent for each month of pension payment made in 1997 be
granted for pensioners who retired during 1997;
(b) current member and employer contributions be reduced by 2 percent
of contributory earnings for the five-year period ending June 30,
2003;
(c) the basic percentage for spousal survivor pensions be increased to
66 2/3 percent from 60 percent for all active and retired members;
(d) in addition to the pensioner increases provided for in
Recommendation No. (1)(a), all current spousal benefits be
increased by one-ninth if the spouse is in receipt of a 60 percent
spousal benefit and, further, if the spouse is in receipt of a
65 percent, 70 percent or 75 percent optional spousal benefit that
the pensions be recalculated using revised reduction factors to
reflect the increase in the basic spousal benefit to 66 2/3 percent
from 60 percent;
(e) the spousal benefit for post-retirement marriage be amended to
one-thirty-sixth of the normal pension of the deceased member per
month of marriage, to a maximum of 66 2/3 percent; and
(f) the benefit being paid to pensioner members who have elected
increased spousal benefits, be adjusted using the revised reduction
factors to reflect the increase in spousal benefits to 66 2/3
percent; and
(2) the authority be granted for the introduction in Council of the necessary
Bills to give effect to Recommendation No. (1); and
(B) (i) requested the City Solicitor to draft the appropriate amending by-law
respecting Recommendation No. (1), and submit such draft by-law directly
to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration with this matter; and
(ii) received the report dated April 21, 1998 from the Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (May 22, 1998) from
the Interim Board Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit
Fund, advising that the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund
on May 22, 1998, had before it, for information, a report dated May 12, 1998, addressed to
the Corporate Services Committee from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, headed
Actuarial Valuation Results - Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan and the Metropolitan
Toronto Police Benefit Fund, commenting on the recommendations of the Actuary relating to
the actuarial valuation as at December 31, 1997; and recommending that:
(1) the Corporate Services Committee endorse that the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer approach the Boards of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan
and the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund and to the governing bodies of
the City of Toronto Civic Employees Pension and Benefit Fund, the City of Toronto
Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund and the City of York Employees
Pension and Benefit Fund with the view that the pension funds should bear the
total administration costs of the plans in order to allocate actuarial gains more
equitably; and
(2) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in conjunction with the Executive
Director of Human Resources, be requested to report on the cost and funding of
benefit improvements, similar to those proposed by the Boards of Trustees of the
Metropolitan Toronto Pension Plan and the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit
Fund, for the City of Toronto Civic Employees Pension and Benefit Fund, the City
of Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund and the City of York
Employees Pension and Benefit Fund; and
that the Board of Trustees decided to request the Corporate Services Committee and Council
that, whatever action is taken on the said Recommendations of the Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer, the adoption of the following Recommendations embodied in the communication
dated April 26, 1998 from the Interim Board Secretary, Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit
Fund, be proceeded with:
(i) Recommendation No. (1) (a), viz.:
(1) effective July 1, 1998:
(a) an increase of 0.7 percent be granted on pensions to pensioners on
benefit for more than one year, and a proportionate increase of
.058 percent for each month of pension payment made in 1997 be
granted for pensioners who retired during 1997; ; and
(ii) Recommendations Nos. (1) (c) to (f), viz.:
(1) effective July 1, 1998:
(c) the basic percentage for spousal survivor pensions be increased to
66 2/3 percent from 60 percent for all active and retired members;
(d) in addition to the pensioner increases provided for in
Recommendation No. (1)(a), all current spousal benefits be
increased by one-ninth if the spouse is in receipt of a 60 percent
spousal benefit and, further, if the spouse is in receipt of a
65 percent, 70 percent or 75 percent optional spousal benefit that
the pensions be recalculated using revised reduction factors to
reflect the increase in the basic spousal benefit to 66 2/3 percent
from 60 percent;
(e) the spousal benefit for post-retirement marriage be amended to
one-thirty-sixth of the normal pension of the deceased member per
month of marriage, to a maximum of 66 2/3 percent; and
(f) the benefit being paid to pensioner members who have elected
increased spousal benefits, be adjusted using the revised reduction
factors to reflect the increase in spousal benefits to 66 2/3
percent; ,
it being the opinion of the Board that the proposed spousal benefit increase
relating to active members is not an active-member improvement; and advising that
the Board of Trustees reports, for the information of the Corporate Services
Committee and Council, having initiated a consultation process with the Actuary,
City officials, and representatives of the Toronto Police Association, the Toronto
Police Services Board and the Senior Officers' Organization, respecting, amongst
other things, benefit improvements to the Fund and the assumption by the Fund of
the total costs of its administration.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it the following communications:
(i) (May 12, 1998) from Mr. D. Brown, Legal Department forwarding a copy of the draft
amending by-law to amend further By-law No. 181-81 as requested by the Board of
Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund on April 24, 1998;
(ii) (May 15, 1998) from Mr. Norman Gardner, Chair, Toronto Police Services Board,
noting that the Police Services Board has concerns with the Benefit Fund Surplus
being utilized in this manner as the Toronto Police Association has submitted
bargaining proposals for the year 1998 on pension issues other that those referred
to in the letter dated April 26, 1998; and
(iii) (May 14, 1998) from Mr. A. Christofaro, President, Toronto Police Senior Officers
Organization, advising that the Organization does not have any concerns with
respect to the improvements recommended for the Police Benefit Fund Plan.
On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Corporate Services Committee:
(1) recommended to Council:
(i) the adoption of the Recommendations of the Board of Trustees
of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund, embodied in
the communication from the Interim Board Secretary,
Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund, with the exception
of all benefit improvements relating to active members of
the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund; and
(ii) the amendment of By-law No. 181-81 in accordance with the
draft amending By-law referred to in the aforementioned
communication from the Interim Board Secretary, Metropolitan
Toronto Police Benefit Fund; and
(2) directed that the proposed changes respecting the Metropolitan
Toronto Police Benefit Fund be forwarded, in writing, to the
Toronto Police Pensioners Association for their information; and
that they be advised of the date that this matter will be
considered by City Council.
(Mr. Bruce Priestman, President, Toronto Police Pensioners Association -
May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 18, Report No. 7)
167. John Street Roundhouse - Held Down
Request for Expressions of Interest
(Ward 24 - Downtown).
(See Also Minute No. 189)
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services requesting authority to enter into negotiations with
TrizecHahn in order to provide The Corporate Services Committee with a firm proposal and
clear recommendations that may be presented to City Council, relative to the
rehabilitation and reuse of the John Street Roundhouse; advising that the financial
implications will be addressed in a further report on the outcome of negotiations with
TrizecHahn, to the Corporate Services Committee on September 14, 1998; and recommending
that:
(1) the Commissioner of Corporate Services, in consultation with Heritage Toronto, be
authorized to enter into negotiations with TrizecHahn in order to arrive at a
comprehensive proposal for the rehabilitation and reuse of the John Street
Roundhouse Complex;
(2) in formalizing their proposal, TrizecHahn investigate the possibility of
incorporating the Canadian Air Land Sea Museum and/or the group known as Terminus,
as tenants within the Roundhouse;
(3) the Review Committee, convened to assess the submissions received in response to
this Request for Expressions of Interest, be continued for the purpose of
providing consultative support in the above-noted negotiations; and
(4) the Commissioner of Corporate Services report back to the Corporate Services
Committee, at its meeting to be held on September 14, 1998, with details of the
negotiations and recommendations on appropriate next steps.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it the following communications from
concerned individuals respecting the recommendations contained in the report (May 11,
1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:
(i) (May 24, 1998) from Ms. Peggy Kurtin, President, Cabbagetown Preservation
Association;
(ii) (May 23, 1998) from Mr. Bob Trueman;
(iii) (May 24, 1998) from Mr. John L. Males; and
(iv) (May 23, 1998) from Mr. Jack Bell, President, Canadian Railroad Historical
Association, Toronto and York.
Mr. Doug Stewart, Interim Lead, Facilities and Real Estate, gave a presentation to the
Corporate Services Committee in connection with the foregoing matter, and filed a copy of
his briefing notes in regard thereto.
The following persons appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Doug Lister, on behalf of Mr. Don Lister, and filed a submission in regard
thereto;
- Mr. Don Lister, and filed a written submission in regard thereto;
- Mr. Phillip Garforth, Invacon 98 , and filed a written submission in regard
thereto;
- Ms. Jane Beecroft, CHP Heritage Centre, and filed a written submission in regard
thereto;
- Mr. Raymond Kennedy;
- Mr. Melvin, on behalf of Mr. Jack, Bell, President, Canadian Railroad Historical
Association, Toronto and York; and
- Mr. William Phillips.
(Held Down - See Also Minute No. 189))
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 7)
168. Use of Former City of York Civic Service Centre
2700 Eglinton Avenue West, for Learning
Enrichment Centre (Ward 27 - York Humber).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services reporting, as requested by the Corporate Services
Committee on March 30, 1998, respecting the utilization of space in the York Civic Centre
for the Learning Enrichment Foundation to run a day care facility; advising that a Space
Rationalization Team is currently dealing with various Civic buildings brought into
amalgamation and are in the process of identifying if there is any space available in
these facilities that can accommodate various City of Toronto departments that are
currently occupying leased premises as tenants; that in addition, a report on request for
use of City-owned space by non-profit corporations is also being finalized for submission
to the May 25, 1998, Corporate Services Committee meeting; that it is the priority of the
new City to identify areas of cost savings associated with the amalgamation by relocating
its own departments in whole or in part into vacated municipal space in order to save
money; that this process is expected to proceed for some time until the full impact of the
amalgamation is realized; consequently, the Learning Enrichment Foundation should be
notified that space is not available at the former City of York Municipal Building at this
time; and recommending that this report be received for information.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (May 20, 1998) from
Councillor Bill Saundercook, York Humber, advising that as a Board Member of the Learning
Enrichment Foundation, he is very familiar with the work done by the organization and that
they are highly deserving of space at the York Civic Centre; that while the space
rationalization study is ongoing, and due to be completed in the late summer at the
earliest, the Learning Enrichment Foundation cannot wait; that as of August 1, 1998, their
daycare is without a home; and urging the Committee to recommend allowing the Learning
Enrichment Foundation to use the surplus space at the York Civic Centre for their daycare.
Ms. Pam Roberts, Representative, the Learning Enrichment Foundation, appeared before the
Corporate Services Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Mihevc, the Corporate Services Committee
recommended to Council that:
(1) the Learning Enrichment Foundation be permitted to lease space at
the York Civic Centre; and
(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested:
(a) to negotiate the terms of the aforementioned lease, such
lease giving consideration to possible future office needs
of the City; and
(b) to assist the Learning Enrichment Foundation in obtaining
alternative accommodation, if necessary.
(Clause No. 30, Report No. 7)
169. Decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario
Respecting Same Sex Survivor Pension Benefits.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the City
Solicitor reporting, as requested on April 27, 1998, by the Corporate Services Committee,
on the implications of the Rosenberg decision made by the Court of Appeal for Ontario
respecting the provision of same sex survivor pension benefits; advising that the
implications of the Rosenberg case for the new City of Toronto relate to the provision of
same-sex survivor pension benefits within a registered pension plan which, for municipal
employees in Ontario is the responsibility of OMERS to determine including matters
relating to funding such benefits; that the Rosenberg case has the same implications for
the pension plans governed by by-laws of the former municipalities; and recommending that
this report be received and forwarded to Council for information.
The following persons appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Karen McDuffy, Toronto Employee Working Group of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual
Issues, Access and Equity Centre; and
- Mr. William Dwyer.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Corporate Services Committee recommended
to Council that:
(1) City of Toronto Council request the Federal Government not to
appeal the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal; and
(2) upon the expiry of the appeal period, and no appeal having been
taken, that City of Toronto Council:
(a) amend all by-laws governing pension plans provided by the
City of Toronto and its Agencies, Boards and Commissions to
ensure equal access to survivor pension benefits by all
employees of the City of Toronto, its Agencies, Boards and
Commissions, particularly same-sex employees and their
spouses; and
(b) recommend to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement
system (OMERS) Board to amend the statutes and regulations
governing the OMERS pension plan to provide same-sex
survivor pension benefits to the employees of the City of
Toronto covered by this plan:
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 7)
170. Protection of the City s Tax Base.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (April 16, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer, reporting as requested by City Council on March 4, 5,
and 6, 1998, on how to protect the City s tax base due to the School Board not continuing
to pursue action to fight certain tax appeals; outlining the initiatives that will be
investigated to protect the property tax base; advising that there is no funding required;
and recommending that this report be received for information and that a full report on
this program, be brought back to Council by September 1998.
Mr. David Powell and Ms. Carla Nell, Representatives of the Municipal Tax Equity
Consultant, appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in connection with the
foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the Corporate Services Committee requested
the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report directly to Council,
for its meeting scheduled to be held on June 3, 1998, on the number of
cases under appeal, the dollar value involved and an interim action plan as
to how City Council can deal with these appeals.
(Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer - May 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 7)
171. Property Matter Respecting
a Possible Purchase in the
City of Toronto.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a confidential communication (May 12, 1998)
from Councillor David Miller, High Park - Parkdale, respecting the possible purchase of
property in the City of Toronto.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Corporate Services Committee submitted
the aforementioned confidential communication to Council without
recommendation; and requested the Commissioner of Corporate Services to
submit a confidential report thereon to the meeting of Council scheduled to
be held on June 3, 1998.
(All Members of Council; c: Councillor David Miller, High Park - Parkdale -
May 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 7)
172. Honoraria for Councillors Appointed to Held Down
Agencies, Boards and Commissions; and
Setting Salaries for Members of Council.
(See Also Minute Nos. 153 and 175)
The Corporate Services Committee resumed its consideration of the communication (April 21,
1998) from the City Clerk advising that City Council on April 16, 1998, had before it
Clause No. 42 of Report No. 3 of The Corporate Services Committee headed Other Items
Considered by the Committee ; and that Council directed that the aforementioned Clause be
received as information, subject to striking out and referring the following items
embodied in such Clause back to the Corporate Services Committee for further
consideration:
(1) Item (n), entitled Honoraria for Councillors Appointed to Agencies, Boards and
Commissions ; and
(2) Item (o), entitled Setting Salaries for Members of Council .
(Held Down)
(See Minute Nos. 153 and 176).
173. Status of 15 Beaumont Road
(Park Drive Ravine).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (May 15, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, directed that the Motion by
Councillor Sgro, Seconded by Councillor Brown, respecting 15 Beaumont Road, be referred to
the Corporate Services Committee for consideration, together with the confidential report
dated April 15, 1998, from the City Solicitor; and requested the Commissioner of Corporate
Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to submit a further report to
the Corporate Services Committee on real estate aspects of this matter.
The Committee also had before it the following reports and communication:
(i) A joint confidential report (May 21, 1998) from the City Solicitor and the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 15 Beaumont
Road.
(ii) Confidential report (May 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services,
respecting 15 Beaumont Road.
(iii) (May 25, 1998) from Mr. David Vallance, Chair, Confederation of Resident and
Ratepayer Associations (CORRA), requesting that Council not oppose
Mrs. Dickinson s request for a full and fair hearing.
The following persons appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Gayle Christie, Gayle Christie Associates, and submitted a written brief in
regard thereto;
- Mr. Mike McQuaid, Weir and Foulds;
- Mr. Greg Daly, Weir and Foulds;
- Mrs. Vera Dickinson;
- Mr. Stephen Fox-Revett; and
- Councillor Judy Sgro, North York, Humber.
At this point in the proceedings, the Committee Chair moved that the
Committee now recess to meet privately to consider the foregoing matter, in
accordance with subsection 55(7) of the Municipal Act, which was carried.
The Corporate Services Committee recessed at 12:05 p.m. to meet in-camera
to consider the aforementioned matter.
Members present: Councillor Dick O'Brien, Chair
Councillor John Adams
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor David Miller, Chair
Councillor Case Ootes
Councillor Kyle Rae
Councillor Bruce Sinclair
Also Present: Councillor Ila Bossons
Councillor Mario Giansante
The Corporate Services Committee reconvened in public session at 12:40 p.m.
The Corporate Services Committee received the aforementioned communications
and confidential reports.
(Clause No. 46(e), Report No. 7)
The Corporate Services Committee recessed for lunch at 12:40 p.m.
The Corporate Services Committee reconvened at 2:10 p.m.
Members present: Councillor Dick O'Brien, Chair
Councillor John Adams
Councillor Maria Augimeri
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor David Miller, Chair
Councillor Case Ootes
Councillor Kyle Rae
Councillor Bruce Sinclair
174. Acquisition of Property Interests
Sheppard Subway - Bayview Station
Owner: Verdiroc Holdings Limited,
Daniels Financial Corporation and
John Henry Daniels in Trust.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 23, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) the terms and conditions of the settlement with Verdiroc Holdings Limited, Daniels
Financial Corporation, and John Henry Daniels In Trust (collectively referred to
as Dangreen ) as detailed herein be approved subject to Council first taking all
steps necessary to comply with the former City of North York disposal By-law No.
32512 including:
(I) two City owned strips of property, namely a 5 foot right-of-way traversing
the Dangreen property and a 10 foot strip of land adjacent thereto and
legally described as Instrument No. 448441 (Schedule G) and Instrument
No. 448441 (Schedule D and E) respectively be declared surplus to Corporate
requirements;
(ii) Council direct that the property then be disposed of in accordance with the
Purchase Agreement to be concluded with Dangreen, directly to Verdiroc
Holdings Limited, Daniels Financial Corporation, and John Henry Daniels In
Trust;
(2) authority be granted for the execution and registration of all contract and
conveyancing documentation necessary to give effect thereto, including the
Purchase Agreement and all Schedules thereto together with such ancillary
agreements as may be necessary to implement the transaction including any
contracts and conveyancing adjustments shown necessary following completion of the
construction, all to be on terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Corporate
Services, the Chief General Manager of the Toronto Transit Commission, and in a
form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and
(3) the appropriate municipal officials be authorized and directed to take all
necessary actions to give effect hereto.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (May 7, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that North York Community Council on May 6, 1998, concurred with the
following motion by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina:
WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission is in the process of acquiring land
to construct the Sheppard Subway;
AND WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission has, through Johnson Donald
Associates, been negotiating a deal to acquire land for the Bayview
Station;
AND WHEREAS in doing so they are negotiating away the ability of the North
York Community Council to ensure that the official plan objectives of the
City can be met;
AND WHEREAS by negotiating away the easements that will ultimately control
whether or not these lands can be developed, or how they can be developed,
they are robbing the community and their elected representatives of the
leverage necessary to shape the development of this quadrant;
AND WHEREAS if the city uses the consensual expropriation route it is clear
that any money expended on the expropriation will ultimately be recouped
through the sale of the easements and related development rights;
AND WHEREAS the interests of the community are better served by retaining
the opportunity for the Community Council to shape the development of North
York;
AND WHEREAS consensual expropriation will allow the land to be acquired
without delay to the subway construction schedule and at the same time
retain community control of the destiny of the development on these lands
and the neighbouring plaza lands;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council be advised that it is the position of
the North York Community Council that the land for the Bayview Station be
acquired through the consensual expropriation option;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the matter of the comprehensive development
of the block bounded by Bayview Avenue, Bayview Mews, Hawksbury Drive and
Sheppard Avenue East, be referred to planning staff for a full report to
the North York Community Council.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council:
(1) the adoption of the aforementioned report (May 23, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services; and
(2) that the communication (May 7, 1998) from the City Clerk, North
York Community Council be received.
(See Minute No. 174a)
(Clause No. 31, Report No. 7)
174a. Toronto Transit Commission - Sheppard Subway Bayview
Station Bus Loop and Commuter Parking.
(See Minute No. 174)
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (May 7, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that North York Community Council on May 6, 1998, concurred with the
following motion by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina:
WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission is in the process of acquiring land
to construct the Sheppard Subway;
AND WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission has, through Johnson Donald
Associates, been negotiating a deal to acquire land for the Bayview
Station;
AND WHEREAS in doing so they are negotiating away the ability of the North
York Community Council to ensure that the official plan objectives of the
City can be met;
AND WHEREAS by negotiating away the easements that will ultimately control
whether or not these lands can be developed, or how they can be developed,
they are robbing the community and their elected representatives of the
leverage necessary to shape the development of this quadrant;
AND WHEREAS if the city uses the consensual expropriation route it is clear
that any money expended on the expropriation will ultimately be recouped
through the sale of the easements and related development rights;
AND WHEREAS the interests of the community are better served by retaining
the opportunity for the Community Council to shape the development of North
York;
AND WHEREAS consensual expropriation will allow the land to be acquired
without delay to the subway construction schedule and at the same time
retain community control of the destiny of the development on these lands
and the neighbouring plaza lands;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council be advised that it is the position of
the North York Community Council that the land for the Bayview Station be
acquired through the consensual expropriation option;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the matter of the comprehensive development
of the block bounded by Bayview Avenue, Bayview Mews, Hawksbury Drive and
Sheppard Avenue East, be referred to planning staff for a full report to
the North York Community Council.
(Considered with Minute No. 174)
(Clause No. 31, Report No. 7)
175. Honoraria for Councillors Appointed to
Agencies, Boards and Commissions; and
Setting Salaries for Members of Council.
(See Also Minute Nos. 153 and 172)
The Committee resumed its consideration of the communication (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that City Council on April 16, 1998, had before it Clause No. 42 of
Report No. 3 of The Corporate Services Committee headed Other Items Considered by the
Committee ; and that Council directed that the aforementioned Clause be received as
information, subject to striking out and referring the following items embodied in such
Clause back to the Corporate Services Committee for further consideration:
(1) Item (n), entitled Honoraria for Councillors Appointed to Agencies, Boards and
Commissions ; and
(2) Item (o), entitled Setting Salaries for Members of Council .
On motion by Councillor Lindsay Luby, the Corporate Services Committee
received the aforementioned communication.
(Clause No. 46(g), Report No. 7)
176. Licence Agreement - Parking Use
Encroachment on Road Allowance
in Front and East Side of
3140-3150 Dufferin Street
(Ward No. 8 - North York Spadina).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services requesting authority to enter into a licence agreement
for encroachment use of road allowance for parking purposes, as per attached location map;
advising that the licence will generate a total income of $10,500.00 for the whole term of
five (5) years; and recommending that:
(1) authority be granted to enter into a licence agreement with John Farquhar
McLennan, the owner of the property of 3140-3150 Dufferin Street, North York, and
J.K. McLennan Developments Limited, to encroach for parking purposes on land which
is to be gratuitously conveyed to the City of Toronto as road allowance for future
widening of Dufferin Street, based on the terms and conditions set out in this
report and in a form acceptable to the City 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. 44, Report No. 7)
177. Surplus Computer or Computer Equipment.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising that City Council on April 16, 1998, referred the following motion to
The Corporate Services Committee:
Moved by: Councillor Disero
Seconded by: Councillor Jakobek
WHEREAS the City of Toronto often sells older computer equipment at auction; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto receives minimal funds for these computers at auction;
and
WHEREAS one of the target groups of Toronto City Council is youth and youth
training; and
WHEREAS Toronto School Boards are constantly being cut back financially; and
WHEREAS knowledge of the computer and technology industries is becoming more and
more important in youth training;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Toronto City Council offer any computer or
computer equipment no longer required for municipal services/use to the Toronto
District School Board and/or the Toronto Catholic School Board for their use.
Councillor Miller moved that the Committee referred the aforementioned
communication to the Commissioner of Corporate Services for report thereon
to the meeting of the Corporate Services Committee scheduled to be held on
June 29, 1998, which carried.
Councillor Adams moved that the forthcoming report include comments on what
the practical use of these computers are if they are not year 2000
compliant, which carried.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services; c: Councillor Betty Disero,
Davenport; Councillor Tom Jakobek, East Toronto - May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 46(h), Report No. 7)
178. Proposed Fee Structure for Documents
and Services Provided by the
City Clerk s Secretariat.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 5, 1998) from the City Clerk,
recommending that:
(1) the charges for copies of documents, certification and research assistance
embodied in Appendix 1 of this report, be approved;
(2) resident and ratepayer associations and non-profit community organizations be
provided, free of charge, with agenda lists only, on written request, and a single
copy of any individual agenda item of interest, if necessary;
(3) the City Clerk be given authority to waive charges for copies of documents under
exceptional circumstances;
(4) a by-law be introduced to permit the charging for documents, services, research
assistance; and
(5) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Mihevc, the Committee:
(i) recommended to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report;
and
(ii) requested the City Clerk to report to the Corporate Services
Committee on Council s ability to serve the public via the Internet
in terms of providing agendas and minutes of Council, Standing
Committees, Sub-Committees, Task Forces and Agencies, Boards and
Commissions to the public.
(City Clerk - May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 7)
179. Union Station Lands.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (May 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising that City Council, on May 13 and 14, 1998, referred the following
Motion, together with the communication dated February 18, 1998, from Councillor Walker,
to the Corporate Services Committee for report thereon to the next regular meeting of
Council to be held on June 3, 1998:
Moved by: Councillor Walker
Seconded by: Councillor Adams
WHEREAS there has been a great deal of speculation in the media regarding the
possible purchase of the City of Toronto s Union Station lands ; and
WHEREAS the Mayor s office has not supplied City of Toronto Councillors with any
details regarding any such proposal; and
WHEREAS Councillor Michael Walker, by way of a letter dated February 18, 1998 (see
attached) requested that the Mayor provide City Councillors with information
regarding the proposed land deal; and
WHEREAS the Mayor has still not provided the requested information; and
WHEREAS it is vital that the negotiations for any possible disposition of these
lands be done openly in a public forum; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that the City of Toronto receive fair market value for
its lands, which are worth well in excess of $100 million;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) City Council appoint a lead negotiator, who, along with City staff,
negotiate the possible sale/lease of the Union Station lands with Maple
Leaf Gardens;
(2) City staff select three possible chief negotiators for final selection by
City Council. In selecting the three possible negotiators, staff is to
give consideration to those candidates with knowledge of these lands and
with previous experience in negotiating their disposition to Maple Leaf
Gardens;
(3) City Council meet in special session to decide what instructions to give
its negotiating team regarding any possible disposition of the lands; and
(4) City Council continue to meet at regular intervals, in special session, to
receive briefings from the City negotiators and to further instruct the
negotiators.
The following persons appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Alan Burke, Director, East Beach Community Association; and
- Councillor Michael Walker, North-Toronto.
The Corporate Services Committee referred the aforementioned communication
to the Chief Administrative Officer for report thereon to the Corporate
Services Committee.
(Chief Administrative Officer; c: Mr. Alan Burke, Director, East Beach
Community Association - May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 46(k), Report No. 7)
180. Proposed Licence Agreement - Prince Edward
Viaduct Parkette (Ward 23 - Midtown).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:
(1) City Council authorize the City to enter into a Licence Agreement between the City
and the owner of 16 Castle Frank Crescent pertaining to the use by the owner of
approximately 48.15 metres squared of Prince Edward Viaduct Parkette as shown on
the attached sketch; and
(2) the appropriate Civic officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect to the foregoing recommendation.
Councillor Ila Bossons, Midtown, appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter.
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (May 12,
1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism; and
(2) directed that a copy of the aforementioned report be forwarded to
the Toronto Community Council for comment thereon to the meeting of
Council scheduled to be held on June 3, 1998.
(Toronto Community Council; c: Commissioner Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism; Ms. Mary Graham, Regional Director - East; Ms. Anne Valliere,
Parks Manager, East Region - May 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 41, Report No. 7)
181. Interim Report on a Registry of
Lobbyists and Related Matters.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 7, 1998) from the Chief
Administrative Officer, summarizing the findings to-date on former and present lobbyist
registry legislation within governments, the rationale for its establishment and its
degree of success; advising that additional or alternative methods available to protect
the interests of municipal taxpayers and public scrutiny are being examined since there
are legal constraints in local jurisdictions to enact similar lobbyist legislation; that
detailed recommendations for the approval of Council will be forthcoming by June, 1998,
following further consultation, legal and policy considerations; and recommending that:
(1) the Chief Administrative Officer ensure that the municipal employee Code of
Conduct/Conflict of Interest provisions now being developed, are inclusive of
Corporate expectations about how to deal with lobbyists;
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer, together with the Solicitor and the City Clerk,
consult with Council to determine its degree of interest in establishing Code of
Conduct/Conflict of Interest provisions for elected officials which are more clear
and specific than those currently provided across several pieces of legislation;
(3) the Chief Administrative Officer, ensure inclusion of ethical matters and
provisions in the purchasing procedures report, as directed by Council at its
meeting of March 4, 5 and 6, 1998;
(4) the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor, further assess the
specific legislative authority of the City respecting the ability to establish
lobbyist registration provisions and identify an appropriate process or model for
implementation, in light of the proposed new Municipal Act, anticipated provincial
legislation respecting lobbyists registration, and previous municipal experiences;
and
(5) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Mihevc, the Committee:
(1) recommended to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report,
subject to amending Recommendation No. (2) by deleting therefrom
the following words together with the Solicitor and the City
Clerk, consult with Council to determine its degree of interest in
establishing , and inserting in lieu thereof the word establish ,
so that such Recommendation shall now read as follows:
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer establish Code of
Conduct/Conflict of Interest provisions for elected
officials which are more clear and specific than
those currently provided across several pieces of
legislation; ; and
(2) requested the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a report to
Council for its meeting scheduled to be held on June 3, 1998,
commenting on the foregoing amendment recommended by the Corporate
Services Committee.
(Chief Administrative Officer - May 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 7)
182. Wychwood Carhouse Demolition.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) the transfer of title of 76 Wychwood from the Toronto Transit Commission to the
City be approved;
(2) the City s costs as a result of the transfer be deducted from the revenue from the
future sale of the property;
(3) the allocation of the revenues from the sale of the property be determined by City
Council as part of the multi year capital budget planning process;
(4) the Commissioner of Corporate Services obtain an appraisal of the property on the
date of the transfer;
(5) this report be forwarded the Budget Committee for its meeting of May 26, and that
the Committee forward its recommendations on this matter to City Council; and
(6) the appropriate city officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect to the foregoing.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (May 21, 1998) from
the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, advising that the Toronto Transit
Commission on May 20, 1998, approved and forwarded the following to the Corporate Services
Committee for consideration at its meeting on May 25, 1998:
(1) that staff pause in their efforts to obtain a Demolition Permit and Demolition
Contractor until the next Commission meeting on June 17, 1998; and
(2) that this report be forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee for
consideration at its meeting on Monday, at which time, the TTC suggest the
Committee consider the possible acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed in the City's
favour to be executed by the Toronto Transit Commission .
A. Councillor Mihevc moved that the Committee:
(1) recommend to Council the adoption of Recommendations Nos.
(1), (2), (3), (4) and (6) embodied in the report (May 22,
1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services; and
(2) concurred with Recommendation No. (5) embodied in the
aforementioned report.
B. Councillor Miller moved that the aforementioned report (May 22,
1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services be amended by:
(1) deleting Recommendation No. (3) and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
(3) all other revenues from the sale of the property be
allocated to the Toronto Transit Commission and
provided to it in due course; and
(2) deleting Recommendation No. (5).
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion B. by Councillor
Miller, it was lost.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion A. by Councillor
Mihevc, it was carried.
(Budget Committee; c: General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission - May
25, 1998)
(Clause No. 38, Report No. 7)
183. Separation Program for Bargaining Unit
Employees - Early Retirement Incentive.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a confidential report (May 20, 1998) from
the Executive Director of Human Resources, reporting, as directed by City Council on
April 28, 1998, on the possibility of offering an OMERS Type 7 or related retirement
program to bargaining unit employees.
The Corporate Services Committee received the aforementioned confidential
communication; and requested the Executive Director of Human Resources to
submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee when meetings with
OMERS have occurred.
(Executive Director of Human Resources - May 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 46(m), Report No. 7)
184. Interim Purchasing By-Law
Awarding of Contracts.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (May 15, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, referred the following
Motion to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration:
Moved by: Councillor Pantalone
Seconded by: Councillor Disero
WHEREAS By-law No. 57-1998 establishes an interim procedure and authority for the
calling of bids and the award of contracts; and
WHEREAS Council at its meeting held on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, amended Clause No.
1 of Report No. 2 of The Corporate Services Committee entitled Interim Purchasing
By-law to provide that all quotations and tender calls over $1.0 million shall be
reported to the appropriate Standing Committee of Council and/or Community
Council, and subsequently submitted with a recommendation to Council for award;
and
WHEREAS the requirement that Council award all contracts will extend the approval
process and create scheduling problems for construction contracts given the
limited duration of the construction season, and delivery problems for contracts
for goods, services and materials required in day-to-day operations; and
WHEREAS if all the conditions contained in Section 5(3) of By-law No. 57-1998 are
met, except for the $1.0 million limitation in the amount of the award, it is
appropriate that the Standing Committee or Community Council responsible for the
program or service to which the Call or Request is related be authorized to award
the contract;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in order to streamline the process for award of
contracts over $1.0 million, By-law No. 57-1998 be amended to provide that the
appropriate Standing Committee of Council and/or Community Council be authorized
to approve such contract awards and that these approvals be forwarded to Council
for information;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT authority be granted for the introduction in
Council of the Bill necessary to give effect thereto.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of
the motion embodied in the following communication from the City Clerk,
subject to amending the first operative part to read as follows:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in order to streamline
the process for award of contracts between $1.0 million and
$2.5 million, By-law No. 57-1998 be amended to provide that
the appropriate Standing Committee of Council and/or
Community Council be authorized to approve such contract
awards and that these approvals be forwarded to Council for
information :
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 7)
185. Contract to Provide Banking
Services for the City of Toronto.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer recommending that:
(1) a five year contract in an estimated amount of $392,000.00 annually be awarded to
the Royal Bank of Canada to provide banking services to the City of Toronto;
(2) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be authorized to implement additional
services with the Royal Bank or other financial institutions where such services
result in cost savings to the City; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto; and
advising that the recommended action will result in annual cost savings of $414,000.00 for
existing banking services, with the potential for further savings should other proposed
services be adopted by the City.
A. Councillor Miller moved that:
(1) the Committee recommend to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report subject to amending Recommendation No. (2)
by inserting after the words financial institutions the
words an upset limit of $10,000.00 ; and
(2) the City Clerk be requested to forward the outstanding
motions by Councillors Moscoe and Miller, relating to bank
mergers, to the meeting of Council scheduled to be held on
June 3, 1998, to be considered with this item.
B. Councillor Lindsay Luby moved that the Committee recommend to
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing Motion A. by
Councillor Miller, it was lost.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing Motion A. by
Councillor Miller, it was lost.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion B. by Councillor
Lindsay Luby, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors Adams, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, O Brien, Ootes, Rae,
Sinclair.
Nays: Councillors, Miller, Mihevc.
Decided in the affirmative.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 7)
186. Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) the processes for the acquisition and disposal of real property, as set out this
report, be endorsed and supersede and replace any authorities, policies and
procedures of the seven former municipalities that relate to these matters;
(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services report on policies for approval by City
Council on the allocation of property assets to meet objectives of the City, such
as promotion of affordable housing and cultural initiatives;
(3) authorization be granted for the delegation of real estate/property matters in
accordance with the particulars set out in Appendix A-1 of this report;
(4) the procedures governing the sale of real property as set out in the draft Bill
attached to this report as Appendix B-1 be adopted;
(5) the administrative procedures governing the sale of real property attached as
Appendix B-2 to this report be received for information;
(6) for the marketing of:
(a) commercial and special purpose properties, authorization be granted for a
prequalification process to establish a roster of real estate brokers, such
roster to be used on a rotational basis;
(b) residential real estate, the Commissioner of Corporate Services or her
designate be authorized to select real estate brokers active in residential
listings, in accordance with the criteria listed in this report;
and the Commissioner of Corporate Services or her designate be authorized to
execute the relevant listing agreements with the real estate broker;
(7) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate a commission
fee, at her sole discretion, for any professional services from Real Estate
Brokers;
(8) the Commissioner of Corporate Services report on:
(a) the appropriate roles and responsibilities of City Council and staff with
respect to real estate matters for the ABC s;
(b) how applications for encroachment can be most effectively dealt with; and
(c) the effectiveness of the processes recommended in this report in one year s
time;
(9) upon enactment, the disposal by-law proposed in this report shall supersede and
replace the by-laws of the seven previous municipalities governing the sale of
real property;
(10) authority be granted for the introduction of any Bills necessary to effect the
foregoing; and
(11) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect to the foregoing.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it the following communications:
(i) (April 21, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that City Council at its meeting on
April 16, 1998, had before it Clause No. 19 of Report No. 3 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Delegation of Authority to Approve Various Real Estate
Matters ; and that Council directed that the aforementioned Clause be struck out
and referred back to the Corporate Services Committee for further consideration,
and further directed that the Council Strategy Committee for Persons Without Homes
be offered the opportunity to provide input on the sale of the properties when
such matters are considered by the Committee;
(ii) (May 12, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that The Council Strategy Committee
for People Without Homes, on May 11, 1998, considered the recommendations, as
contained in Clause No. 19 of Report No. 3 of The Corporate Services Committee,
headed Delegation of Authority to Approve Various Real Estate Matters ; and that
The Council Strategy Committee for People Without Homes recommended:
(1) that the Commissioner of Corporate Services, as part of her report to the
Corporate Services Committee regarding disposition of surplus lands, give
consideration to the following:
(a) a mechanism needs to be created which will ensure that lands are
evaluated for their potential to meet housing needs prior to their
final disposition by the City of Toronto; and
(b) monies generated from the sale of surplus lands be held in a
special fund, and that Council prioritize the disbursement of the
said funds by targeting initiatives which assist currently homeless
people, prevent people from becoming homeless, assist children
living in poverty and provide assistance for housing initiatives;
(2) that the Corporate Services Committee consider the noted recommendations in
conjunction with the said report from the Commissioner of Corporate
Services and that the report and any subsequent recommendations also be
considered by the Council Strategy Committee for People Without Homes; and
(3) that the Corporate Services Committee also be advised that the Council
Strategy Committee for People Without Homes has reviewed the
recommendations, as embodied in Clause No. 19 of Report No. 3 of
The Corporate Services Committee, headed Delegation of Authority to
Approve Various Real Estate Matters , and advises of its concerns with
regard to the lack of clarity contained in the recommendations and the
accompanying tables.
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of the aforementioned report and
communications to its next meeting to be held on June 29, 1998; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Corporate Services to circulate the
aforementioned report to all Members of Council, requesting
comments in regard thereto at least ten days prior to the agenda
closing of the aforementioned Corporate Services Committee meeting.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services; c: Ms. Cathie Macdonald, Interim Lead
Facilities and Real Estate; Mr. Frank Baldassini, Interim Contract, Council
Strategy Committee for People Without Homes -May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 46(a), Report No. 7)
187. Expediting the Disposal of Property
and Reduction of Leased Space.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services describing the various programs underway to expedite
the disposal of land and reduction of leases; and recommending that:
(1) the programs described in this report be endorsed;
(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services report to the Corporate Services Committee
every six months on the implementation of the programs; and
(3) this report be referred to the Budget Committee for information.
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of the aforementioned report to its next
meeting to be held on June 29, 1998; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Corporate Services to circulate the
aforementioned report to all Members of Council, requesting
comments in regard thereto at least ten days prior to the agenda
closing of the Corporate Services Committee meeting.
(Commissioner of Corporate Services - May 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 46(b), Report No. 7)
188. John Street Roundhouse - Request for
Expressions of Interest (Ward 24 - Downtown).
(See Also Minute No. 167)
The Corporate Services Committee resumed its consideration of the report (May 11, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Corporate Services requesting authority to enter into
negotiations with TrizecHahn in order to provide The Corporate Services Committee with a
firm proposal and clear recommendations that may be presented to City Council, relative to
the rehabilitation and reuse of the John Street Roundhouse; advising that the financial
implications will be addressed in a further report on the outcome of negotiations with
TrizecHahn, to the Corporate Services Committee on September 14, 1998; and recommending
that:
(1) the Commissioner of Corporate Services, in consultation with Heritage Toronto, be
authorized to enter into negotiations with TrizecHahn in order to arrive at a
comprehensive proposal for the rehabilitation and reuse of the John Street
Roundhouse Complex;
(2) in formalizing their proposal, TrizecHahn investigate the possibility of
incorporating the Canadian Air Land Sea Museum and/or the group known as Terminus,
as tenants within the Roundhouse;
(3) the Review Committee, convened to assess the submissions received in response to
this Request for Expressions of Interest, be continued for the purpose of
providing consultative support in the above-noted negotiations; and
(4) the Commissioner of Corporate Services report back to the Corporate Services
Committee, at its meeting to be held on September 14, 1998, with details of the
negotiations and recommendations on appropriate next steps.
The Corporate Services Committee resumed its consideration of the following communications
from concerned individuals respecting the recommendations contained in the report (May 11,
1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:
(i) (May 24, 1998) from Ms. Peggy Kurtin, President, Cabbagetown Preservation
Association;
(ii) (May 23, 1998) from Mr. Bob Trueman;
(iii) (May 24, 1998) from Mr. John L. Males; and
(iv) (May 23, 1998) from Mr. Jack Bell, President, Canadian Railroad Historical
Association, Toronto and York.
Mr. Doug Stewart, Interim Lead, Facilities and Real Estate, gave a presentation to the
Corporate Services Committee in connection with the foregoing matter, and filed a copy of
his briefing notes in regard thereto.
The following persons appeared before the Corporate Services Committee in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Doug Lister, on behalf of Mr. Don Lister, and filed a submission in regard
thereto;
- Mr. Don Lister, and filed a written submission in regard thereto;
- Mr. Phillip Garforth, Invacon 98 , and filed a written submission in regard
thereto;
- Ms. Jane Beecroft, CHP Heritage Centre, and filed a written submission in regard
thereto;
- Mr. Raymond Kennedy;
- Mr. Melvin, on behalf of Mr. Jack, Bell, President, Canadian Railroad Historical
Association, Toronto and York; and
- Mr. William Phillips.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Corporate Services Committee recommended
to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report; and, further that the
position of City Council be communicated to TrizecHahn that any proposal
must include an operating railway museum.
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 7)
189. City of Toronto Administrative Professional
Supervisory Association, Incorporated (COTAPSAI).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it the following communications:
(i) (May 6, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that City Council, at its Special
Meeting on April 28 and May 1, 1998, had before it Clause No. 1 of Report No. 3A
of The Corporate Services Committee, headed City of Toronto Administrative,
Professional Supervisory Association, Incorporated (COTAPSAI) ; and that Council
directed that the aforementioned Clause be struck out and referred back to the
Corporate Services Committee for further consideration; such Clause also
containing a confidential report (April 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Corporate Services in regard thereto; and
(ii) (May 25, 1998) from Mr. David Neil, President, of the City of Toronto
Administrative, Professional Supervisory Association, Incorporated (COTAPSAI),
recommending that the Corporate Services Committee defer discussion of COTAPSAI
and its Agreement until a report outlining the nature of the future relationship
between the City of Toronto and COTAPSAI is submitted.
At this point in the proceedings, the Committee Chair moved that the
Committee now recess to meet privately to consider the foregoing matter, in
accordance with subsection 55(7) of the Municipal Act, which was carried.
The Corporate Services Committee recessed at 5:20 p.m. to meet in-camera to
consider the aforementioned matter.
Members present: Councillor Dick O'Brien, Chair
Councillor John Adams
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby
Councillor Joe Mihevc
Councillor David Miller
Councillor Case Ootes
Councillor Kyle Rae
Councillor Bruce Sinclair
Also Present: Councillor Howard Moscoe
Councillor Michael Walker
The Corporate Services Committee reconvened in public session at 5:40 p.m.
The Corporate Services Committee recommended to Council the adoption of the
confidential report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services; and,
further, that the Executive Director of Human Resources be directed to
continue to meet with representatives of the City of Toronto
Administrative, Professional Supervisory Association, Incorporated
(COTAPSAI) and the other Management Associations, and report thereon to the
Corporate Services Committee on the results of such meetings.
(All Members of Council; Executive Director of Human Resources; City
Solicit
or;
Chief
Adminis
trative
Officer
; Ms.
Margare
t
Fischer
, Legal
Departm
ent -
May 26,
1998)
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 7)
190. Proposed Sale of Lot 198 - Woburn Avenue
Registered Plan M-108,
Ward 9 - North York Centre South).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) the City accept the offer to purchase for the subject property, made by the
abutting property owner at 530 Woburn Avenue, Boaz Feiner, for the appraised value
of $100,000.00;
(2) the City Solicitor be authorized to complete this transaction according to the
terms and conditions of the offer to purchase and pay any expenses incurred by the
City incidental to the closing of the transaction or otherwise;
(3) the proceeds from the sale be credited to Account No. 007-430-000-8340; and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary.
The Corporate Services Committee:
(1) recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (May 4,
1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services; and
(2) directed that a copy of the aforementioned report be forwarded the
North York Community Council for comment thereon to the meeting of
Council scheduled to be held on June 3, 1998.
(North York Community Council; c: Commissioner of Corporate Services; Mr.
Wayne O Brien, North York - May 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 28, Report No. 7)
191. Assignment of Leases and Other Agreements from
Seneca College to the Institute of Naturopathic
Education and Research, 1255 Sheppard Avenue East
(Ward 9 - North York Centre South).
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a report (May 1, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:
(1) authority be granted to consent to the assignment of leases and other agreements,
from the Board of Governors of the Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
to the Institute of Naturopathic Education and Research, provided there are no
outstanding disputes or defaults under any terms and conditions with respect to
the agreements and an administrative fee of $300.00 is paid to the City of
Toronto;
(2) consent to the assignments be satisfactory in form and content to the City
Solicitor, and that the preparation of all necessary documentation be at no
expense to the City; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Mihevc, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 7)
192. Expropriation of 11R Hounslow Heath.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it a communication (May 1, 1998) from
Councillor Kyle Rae - Downtown, forwarding a communication (April 16, 1998, from
Councillor Betty Disero, respecting the expropriation of 11R Hounslow Heath, and
requesting that it be placed on the May 25, 1998, Corporate Services Committee agenda.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (May 12, 1998) from
the City Clerk advising that the Toronto Community Council on May 6, 1998, forwarded a
communication dated April 16, 1998, from Councillor Disero to the Corporate Services
Committee, with a request that the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a report (May 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services setting out the appropriate procedural authorities
required to implement the expropriation recommended by Councillor Disero in her
communication dated April 16, 1998; advising that no source of funds has yet been
allocated, but consideration may be given to the use of funds from the future sale of 80
Turnberry Avenue, details of which are described in the body of this report; and
recommending that this report be received for information.
The Corporate Services Committee also had before it a communication (March 26, 1998) from
Ms. Sylvia Watson, signed on behalf of the City Solicitor, addressed to Councillor Betty
Disero, respecting the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Corporate Services Committee recommended
to Council that:
(1) the portion of the decision of the Council of the former City of
Toronto (as contained in Clause No. 50 of Executive Committee
Report No. 17, adopted June 23, and 24, 1997, authorizing an
application to Council for approval to expropriate all right, title
and interest, for public highway purposes, in the land known
municipally as 11R Hounslow Heath Road, be rescinded;
(2) an application to Council for approval to expropriate all right,
title and interest in the lands municipally known as 11R Hounslow
Heath Road, be authorized for the following purposes:
(a) public laneway purposes;
(b) parks purposes; and
(c) to extinguish the legal non-conforming use pursuant to
subsection 34(8) of the Planning Act;
(3) the acquisition of these lands by expropriation be exempted from
the policy contained in Clause No. 46 of Report No. 11 of the
Executive Committee of the former City of Toronto, adopted June 21,
1993, requiring that the lands first be remediated to the standards
under the Environment Protection Act applicable to their future use
for purposes other than as public laneway;
(4) the City Surveyor be directed to prepare a legal description of the
lands to be expropriated;
(5) the service and publication of the Notice of such application be
authorized as required by the Expropriations Act;
(6) the appropriate officials be authorized to forward to the Chief
Inquiry Officer, pursuant to the Act, any requests for hearings
that are received;
(7) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to obtain any
appraisal reports required to comply with the Expropriations Act;
(8) the City Solicitor be authorized to make any necessary applications
to a Judge of the Supreme Court of Ontario to appoint the Public
Trustee or other person to represent the interests of any owners
served pursuant to subsection 1 of Section 5 of The City of Toronto
Act, 1981;
(9) City Council authorize the introduction of a by-law to lay out that
portion of the lands to be used as public laneway and thereafter
dedicate the lands for public lane purposes; and
(10) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever
action is necessary to implement the foregoing.
(Clause No. 21, Report No. 7)
193. Union Station Arbitration and Appeal.
The Corporate Services Committee had before it the following confidential reports:
(i) (May 8, 1998) from the City Solicitor; and
(ii) (May 22, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer.
The Committee submitted recommendations to Council in regard thereto such
recommendations to remain confidential.
(Chief Administrative Officer; Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services; City Solicitor; Ms. Margaret Fischer, Legal
Department - May 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 7)
194. Office Administration And Expenses of Members of Council.
(See Also Minute No. 151)
The Committee resumed its consideration of the joint report (May 12, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief
Administrative Officer, commenting on specific issues raised at the Corporate Services
Committee meeting of April 27, 1998, with respect to office administration and expenses of
Members of Council; advising that approval of the staff recommendations will have no
financial impact; that approval of the staff recommendations will have no financial
impact; that approval of recommendations not put forward by staff will result in
expenditures other than those approved in the 1998 Budget; and recommending that the
policies and procedures as outlined in Appendix A entitled Office Administration and
Expenses of Members of Council , as submitted to the Corporate Services Committee on April
27, 1998, be adopted subject to the following amendments:
(1) Section 2(i) - Corporate Credit Cards:
that corporate credit cards not be issued to City Councillors;
(2) Section 11(a) - Travel - Conference/Seminar and Business Travel:
that invitations to speak at a conference or seminar be covered under
Conference/Seminar and charged to the Councillor s global budget;
(3) Section 11(b) - Conference/Seminar and Business Travel Approvals:
that prior to attending any conference/seminar (in or out of town) or business
trip, Councillors complete a Request to Attend/Travel form and forward the
request to the Clerk for processing/recordkeeping; and that the Mayor complete a
similar form for any travel he undertakes and process the request through his
office; and
(4) Section 11(c) - Corporate Travel Agent:
that Councillors be encouraged to make their travel arrangements at the lowest
possible cost either through the Corporate Travel Agent or an independent agent of
their choice.
A. Councillor Adams moved that the Committee recommended to Council:
(1) the adoption of the aforementioned joint report from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief Administrative Officer,
subject to amending Appendix A , entitled Office
Administration and Expenses of Members of Council , as
follows:
(i) deleting from the Section entitled Extended Disability ,
the following word and figure six (6) , and inserting in
lieu thereof the following word and figure, five (5) ; and
(ii) deleting therefrom the Section, entitled Severance
Allowances , and referring such Section back to staff for
report thereon to the Corporate Services Committee on the
severance arrangement for Councillors employees who are
terminated without cause; and
(2) that funds for Members of Council to attend annual meetings
of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the
International Union of Local Authorities (IULA), the World
Association of Major Metropolis (WAMM), and the Ontario Good
Roads Association (OGRA), be provided from the Council
Business Travel Budget; and that the additional funds
therefor be allocated from the Corporate Contingency
Account; and
B. Councillor Kelly moved that:
(1) staff be requested to submit a report to the Corporate
Services Committee:
(i) on the implications of the foregoing Recommendation
No. (2) with respect to Members of Agencies, Boards
and Commissions; and
(ii) on a cap on such expenditures; such report to also
review the other policies of the former
municipalities in regard thereto.
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 recommended to Council:
(1) the adoption of the following joint report from the Commissioner
of Corporate Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,
and the Chief Administrative Officer, subject to amending Appendix
A , entitled Office Administration and Expenses of Members of
Council , as follows:
(i) deleting from the Section entitled Extended Disability , the
following word and figure six (6) , and inserting in lieu thereof
the following word and figure, five (5) , so that such Section
shall now read as follows:
Extended Disability:
Members of Council do not have the ability
to sustain effective office operations when a
staff member is ill for an extended period of
time due to the limited staff resources at
his/her disposal.
Given that Councillors may be able to sustain
effective operations for a short period of
time, and that the Councillor has no control
over absence due to illness, where
replacement staff are required to cover staff
absences due to illness of five (5)
consecutive business days or more, expenses
will be charged to the general Council
budget. ; and
(ii) deleting therefrom the Section, entitled Severance Allowances ,
and referring such Section back to staff for report thereon to the
Corporate Services Committee on the severance arrangement for
Councillors employees who are terminated without cause;
(2) that funds for Members of Council to attend annual meetings of the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the International Union of Local
Authorities (IULA), the World Association of Major Metropolis
(WAMM), and the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA), be provided
from the Council Business Travel Budget; and that the additional
funds therefor be allocated from the Corporate Contingency Account;
and
(3) that staff be requested to submit a report to the Corporate
Services Committee:
(1) on the implications of the foregoing Recommendation No. (2)
with respect to Members of Agencies, Boards and Commissions;
and
(2) on a cap on such expenditures; such report to also review
the other policies of the former municipalities in regard
thereto. :
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 7)
The Committee adjourned its meeting at 7 :05 p.m.
Chair.
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