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Appendix A
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF TORONTO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1998
City Council met at 9:45 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Metro Hall, Toronto.
Deputy Mayor Ootes took the Chair and called the Members to order.
The Meeting opened with the York Lions Steel Band playing O Canada.
1338 Members present at the morning session of this meeting:
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly,
Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 53.
1339 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Councillors Saundercook
and Nunziata to assist him in presenting scrolls to Members of the York Lions Steel Band.
1340 Councillor Kelly, seconded by Councillor Faubert, moved that the Minutes of the Special
Council Meetings held on the 28th day of April and the 1st day of May, 1998, and the 29th
and 30th days of April, 1998, be confirmed in the form supplied to the Members, which was
carried.
The following communications were listed on the Order Paper for this meeting:
1341 Various communications from the City Clerk forwarding comments/recommendations
from Community Councils and other Committees regarding the guidelines for
determining City-wide interests in planning matters:
(a) (July 17, 1998) advising that the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team concurred with Recommendation (B) of
the Urban Environment and Development Committee, contained in the
communication dated July 14, 1998, from the Interim Contact, Urban
Environment and Development Committee;
(b) (July 23, 1998) forwarding the Scarborough Community Council s amendments
to the Protocol for Identifying and Processing Planning Matters of City-
wide Interest and Cross-boundary Issues;
(c) (July 23, 1998) advising that the East York Community Council received the
aforementioned item; and
(d) (July 23, 1998) advising that the York Community Council expressed its
unanimous support for the proposed guidelines and protocol as set out in
the report.
The foregoing communications were considered with Clause No. 2 of Report No. 9 of The
Urban Environment and Development Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8608.)
1342 From the City Solicitor (July 15, 1998) reporting, as requested by the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, on the legislative amendments that would be
required to permit the City to adopt a vital services program similar to that
conducted in the former City of Toronto under its special legislation.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 3 of Report No. 9 of The Urban
Environment and Development Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8622.)
1343 From the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services (July 21, 1998)
reporting, as requested by the Urban Environment and Development Committee, on the
establishment of a 20-unit cap on developments on private roads and recommending
that should Council decide to establish a 20-unit cap on future applications for
freehold townhouse projects on private roads, such approvals be limited to
projects which do not include underground garages, swimming pools, or other high
maintenance shared facilities.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 7 of Report No. 9 of The Urban
Environment and Development Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8660.)
1344 (a) From Eric Pressman, Operator and Owner of Leader of the Pack (July 15,
1998) forwarding a copy of his brief regarding the issue of leashed and
unleased dogs in City parks; and
(b) from Ms. Jane Greer, Toronto (July 14, 1998) requesting off-leash hours in
Dovercourt Park for exercising dogs.
The foregoing communications were considered with Clause No. 1 of Report No. 7 of The
Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8113.)
1345 From Councillor Jack Layton, Co-Chair, Advisory Committee on Homeless and Socially
Isolated Persons (July 17, 1998) advising that the Advisory Committee
acknowledges the efforts of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Department to
address the demand for emergency shelter in Toronto and recognizes that a primary
challenge for the Department is locating appropriate physical facilities for
conversion to hostel space and submitting recommendations in this regard.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 8 of Report No. 7 of The
Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8184.)
1346 (a) From Ms. Mary Campbell, President and Archivist, The Beach and East Toronto
Historical Society (undated) submitting comments regarding Heritage
Management in the new City of Toronto; and
(b) from the Chief Administrative Officer (July 24, 1998) responding to a
request by the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team to clarify the reporting process and comment on the
strategy/vision component and staffing for the restructured Heritage
Toronto resulting from amendments made to his report by the Special
Committee and submitting recommendations in this regard.
The foregoing communication and report were considered with Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10
of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team. (See
Appendix A , page 10383.)
1347 (a) From Councillor Jack Layton, Co-Chair, Advisory Committee on Homeless and
Socially Isolated Persons (July 17, 1998) submitting, in response to
several concerns raised by the members of the Advisory Committee,
recommendations regarding the panhandling issue;
(b) from Ms. Lisa McGee, General Manager, The Bloor-Yorkville Business
Improvement Area (July 16, 1998) regarding the squeegee issue and attaching
a copy of her deputation on the topic of panhandling;
(c) from Mr. Kent Staines, The Board of Church Isabella Coop (July 24, 1998)
urging Council to support the proposed regulation of panhandling and
squeegee activity and to increase funding for programs to divert youth from
this hazardous activity; and
(d) from Mr. John Clarke, Provincial Organizer, Ontario Coalition Against
Poverty (July 23, 1998) requesting that the discussion on the panhandling
issue be dealt with at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 1998.
The foregoing communications were considered with Clause No. 1 of Report No. 8 of The
Emergency and Protective Services Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8567.)
1348 Colour photocopy of the Fire Services new shoulder flash.
The foregoing was considered with Clause No. 5 of Report No. 8 of The Emergency and
Protective Services Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8589.)
1349 (a) From the City Solicitor (July 23, 1998) reporting, as requested by the
Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, on an effective legal
and/or practical legal remedy to deal with those squeegee individuals who
are obnoxious and making a nuisance of themselves; and
(b) from Ms. Nancy Dube, President, Ontario Association of Youth Employment
Centres (July 27, 1998) endorsing the proposal from the Community and
Neighbourhood Services Committee that would provide funding to continue and
introduce a range of programs to assist youth who are engaged in the
squeegee trade to make transitions to employment.
The foregoing report and communication were considered with Clause No. 2 of Report No. 7
of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8125.)
1350 From Councillor Jack Layton, Don River (June 22, 1998) regarding the acquisition
and disposal of real properties and submitting recommendations in this regard.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 2 of Report No. 11 of The
Corporate Services Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8330.)
1351 From the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (July 24,1998) reporting on the
development levies that will be required of the developer, Symphony Square Ltd.,
pursuant to the purchase by it of City-owned density rights.
The foregoing report was considered with Clause No. 14 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8435.)
1352 From the Chair, The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place (July 27, 1998)
advising that the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place on June 19, 1998,
unanimously approved the demolition of Exhibition Stadium; listing the reasons
why the Stadium has to be demolished; and indicating that Exhibition Place
believes that the proper financial and planning decision for City Council is to
concur with the awarding of the lowest tender to demolish the Stadium.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 4 of Report No. 9 of The Urban
Environment and Development Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8632.)
1353 From Mr. Pat Crimmins, Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, The Regional
Municipality of Halton (July 16, 1998) advising that the Council of the Regional
Municipality of Halton endorsed a resolution regarding transportation and GO
transit funding issues in the Greater Toronto Area.
The foregoing communication was considered with Clause No. 11 of Report No. 9 of The Urban
Environment and Development Committee. (See Appendix A , page 8677.)
1354 Council was advised that there were no petitions and that Councillors Altobello, Brown and
McConnell would be absent from this Council Meeting.
1355 At this point in the proceedings, the City Clerk reported that the following enquiries
were before Council:
(1) from Councillor Walker, dated June 29, 1998, regarding the Mayor s role in
discussions with Maple Leaf Gardens concerning the City s interest in the Union
Station Lands; and
(2) from Councillor Walker, dated June 30, 1998, regarding the proposal for the
development of a Maple Leaf Gardens Complex at Exhibition Place.
The City Clerk further reported that the following answers were received to the foregoing
enquiries and had been circulated to Members of Council:
(1) from Mayor Lastman, dated July 20, 1998, addressed to Councillor Walker; and
(2) from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated July 24, 1998, addressed to City
Council in response to Councillor Walker s enquiry.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Miller, with the permission of Council,
proposed that Council defer consideration of the foregoing enquiries and answers until
later in the meeting.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal. (See Minute No. 1527.)
1356 Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski presented the following Reports for consideration by Council:
Report No. 9 of The Toronto Community Council,
Report No. 10 of The Corporate Services Committee,
Report No. 7 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee,
Report No. 14 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
Report No. 10 of The East York Community Council,
Report No. 5 of The Nominating Committee,
Report No. 9 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team,
Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee,
Report No. 1 of The Economic Development Committee,
Report No. 8 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee,
Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,
Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee,
Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
Report No. 11 of The East York Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The Etobicoke Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council,
Report No. 7 of The Scarborough Community Council,
Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The York Community Council,
Report No. 10 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team, and
Joint Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee and The Budget Committee,
and moved, seconded by Councillor Rae, that Council now give consideration to such
Reports, which was carried.
Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski further presented the following Report for the consideration
of Council:
Report No. 10 of The Board of Health,
and moved, seconded by Councillor Rae, that the provisions of Section 44 of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived in connection with the foregoing Report and that Council now
give consideration to such Report, which was carried, more than two-thirds of Members
present having voted in the affirmative.
Deputy Mayor Ootes requested Members of Council to indicate the Report and Clause Number
wherein they have an interest, together with the nature of the interest.
Councillor Balkissoon declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The
Corporate Services Committee, headed Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members ,
in that several members of his family are employees of the City of Toronto.
Councillor Bussin declared her interest in Clause No. 9 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Line of Credit Guarantee - Young People s Theatre , in that
she is a Member of the Board of the Young People s Theatre, and not as an appointee of
Council.
Councillor Cho declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members , in that his
wife is employed as his Constituency Assistant.
Councillor Gardner declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members , in that a
member of his office staff is a relative.
Councillor Giansante declared his interest in Item (c), entitled Amendment to Agreement
to Facilitate the Expansion of Access Rights to Municipal Road Allowances - Metronet
Communications Group Inc. , embodied in Clause No. 11 of Report No. 7 of The Works and
Utilities Committee, headed Other Items Considered by the Committee , in that his wife is
an employee of Bell Canada.
Councillor Jakobek declared his interest in those portions of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 5
of The Nominating Committee, headed Citizen Appointments to the Canadian National
Exhibition Association - Municipal Section and the Toronto Police Services Board
pertaining to citizen appointments to the Canadian National Exhibition Association -
Municipal Section , in that his father-in-law is one of the applicants.
Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski declared his interest in Notice of Motion F(2) appearing on
the Order Paper, in that he was a candidate for Ward 19 in the last municipal election.
Councillor Kelly declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members , in that his
wife is employed by the City of Toronto as his Executive Assistant.
Mayor Lastman declared his interest in Clause No. 2 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Expediting the Disposal of Property and Reduction of Leased
Space , insofar as it pertains to the properties off Wilson Heights Boulevard, in that his
son resides in the area, and in Clause No. 28 of Report No. 8 of The North York Community
Council, headed Downsview Area Secondary Plan - Bill 483 Official Plan Amendment No. 464 -
North York Spadina :
(i) insofar as it pertains to the City-owned lands at the southeast corner of
Sheppard Avenue West and the William R. Allen Road, in that his younger son lives
in the area; and
(ii) as it relates to Block H , in that the applicant s solicitor is a partner at the
same law firm as his older son, who is not a real estate lawyer and does not
personally act on this file.
Councillor Li Preti declared his interest in Clause No. 2 of Report No. 11 of The
Corporate Services Committee, headed Expediting the Disposal of Property and Reduction of
Leased Space , insofar as it pertains to the properties off Wilson Heights Boulevard, in
that he resides in the area, and in Clause No. 28 of Report No. 8 of The North York
Community Council, headed Downsview Area Secondary Plan - Bill 483 Official Plan
Amendment No. 464 - North York Spadina , insofar as it pertains to the City-owned lands at
the southeast corner of Sheppard Avenue West and the William R. Allen Road, in that he
owns a property in the vicinity.
Councillor Mahood declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members , in that his
daughter is employed by the City of Toronto as his Administrative Assistant, and in Clause
No. 13 of Report No. 7 of The Scarborough Community Council, headed Tam Heather Country
Club Extension of Agreement, Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek , in that his parents
are members of the Tam Heather Country Club.
Councillor Miller declared his interest in Notice of Motion F(2) appearing on the Order
Paper, in that he was a candidate for Ward 19 in the last municipal election.
Councillor Ootes declared his interest in Clause No. 8 of Report No. 11 of The East York
Community Council, headed Public Meeting held in Accordance with the Planning Act with
respect to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Threegees
Development Corporation in connection with 11 Curity Avenue , in that his wife owns a
clothing business within the notice area of the subject property.
Councillor Pantalone declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The
Corporate Services Committee, headed Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members ,
in that his spouse, on occasion, works on a part-time basis in his office.
Councillor Rae declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members , in that he
is a former City employee with an outstanding dispute respecting job evaluation and pay
equity.
Councillor Shiner declared his interest in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Conditions of Employment - Council Staff Members , in that a
member of his office staff is a relative, in Clause No. 38 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto
Community Council, headed Fine Tuning of the Planning Regulations for the King-Parliament
and King-Spadina Reinvestment Areas (Downtown, Don River) , in that a member of his family
controls an interest in property located in the area affected by the proposed planning
regulations, in Clause No. 62 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed
King-Spadina Community Improvement Plan (Downtown) , in that a member of his family
controls an interest in property located in the area affected by the Improvement Plan, and
in Notice of Motion F(1) appearing on the Order Paper, in that a member of his office
staff is a relative.
Councillor Walker declared his interest in Clause No. 27 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto
Community Council, headed Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning - 2079-2111 Yonge Street,
5, 9, 11 and 21 Hillsdale Avenue East and 12, 14 and 16 Manor Road East (North Toronto) ,
in that he resides within the notice area of the subject property.
Deputy Mayor Ootes proposed that Council now proceed through the Reports, with Members of
Council indicating those Clauses, by number, on which they wish to speak; that Council
then proceed with the adoption of the remaining Clauses; and that Council then give
further consideration to those Clauses which have been held at the request of Members of
Council, not necessarily in the order they appear on the Agenda.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Shiner, with the permission of Council moved
that the following Reports be held in their entirety:
Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
Report No. 11 of The East York Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The Etobicoke Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council,
Report No. 7 of The Scarborough Community Council,
Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, and
Report No. 10 of The Board of Health,
and that Council review the foregoing Reports on July 30, 1998.
Councillor Prue, in amendment, moved the foregoing motion by Councillor Shiner be amended
to allow the foregoing Reports to be reviewed later in the meeting in order to permit
Council to meet in camera on issues included in these Reports, in accordance with the
provisions of the Municipal Act.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, with the permission of Council, proposed that Council meet in camera
on July 30, 1998.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Prue, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Shiner, as
amended, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 9 of The Toronto Community Council,
consisting of one Clause only, without amendment, it was held in its entirety.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 10 of The Corporate Services Committee,
without amendment, it was held in its entirety.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 7 of The Emergency and Protective Service
Committee, consisting of one Clause only, without amendment, it was held in its entirety.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 14 of The Strategic Policies and
Priorities Committee, without amendment, it was held in its entirety.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 10 of The East York Community Council,
consisting of one Clause only, it was held in its entirety.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 5 of The Nominating Committee, consisting
of one Clause only, it was held in its entirety.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 9 of The Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, consisting of one Clause only, it was held in
its entirety.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood
Services Committee (with the exception of Clauses Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14,
17 and 18), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee
(with the exception of Clauses Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 30, 38, 40, and 45), without
amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 1 of The Economic Development Committee
(with the exception of Clause No. 1), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 8 of The Emergency and Protective Services
Committee (with the exception of Clauses Nos.1, 3 and 5), without amendment, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development
Committee (with the exception of Clauses Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 and 24), without
amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee
(with the exception of Clause Nos. 1, 2, 9 and 10), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 10 of The Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team (with the exception of Clauses 1 and 4),
without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the Joint Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee and The
Budget Committee, consisting of one Clause only, it was held in its entirety.
1357 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Mihevc, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider the following Notice of
Motion (I) listed on the Order Paper, which carried:
Moved by: Councillor Prue
Seconded by: Councillor Faubert
WHEREAS Section 41 of the Council Procedural By-law No. 23-1998 states as
follows:
41. A motion to defer, or a motion to refer, made pursuant to section
40, shall be debatable only in respect of amendments to the motion,
and no discussion of the main question shall be allowed until after
its disposition. ; and
WHEREAS this section has the effect of restricting debate as to the reasons or not
of such a motion to defer, or refer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Section 41 of By-law No. 23-1998 be interpreted
to mean and include the right of any Member of Council to speak to, or question
the reason behind any motion to refer or defer. ,
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment:
(a) Councillor O Brien, in amendment, moved that the Operative Paragraph of the
foregoing Motion be amended to read as follows:
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT Section 41 of Council Procedural By-law No. 23-
1998 be amended to provide that the Chair of the appropriate Committee or Task
Force be permitted to speak to any motion to refer or defer, and the Mayor may
request the appropriate staff to answer any questions from Members of Council
pertaining to any motion to refer or defer.
(b) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
O Brien be amended to provide that the issue of requiring staff to address
questions only at the beginning of an item be referred to the Special Committee to
Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, for consideration.
(c) Councillor Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
O Brien be amended by adding after the words Chair of a Committee , the following
words, or any other Member of Council .
(d) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
O Brien be amended by adding thereto the following:
That in addition to those Members who wish to make amendments, three speakers,
pro and con, be allowed on a deferral/referral motion, and in addition, the Chair
of the affected Committee always has the right to speak to the deferral, and
Members speaking to a deferral will be allowed to call staff to the floor in
connection with the deferral.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Miller, with the consent of Council, withdrew
his foregoing motion (d).
(e) Councillor Mahood, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motions (a) by
Councillor O Brien and (c) by Councillor Layton be referred to the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team for
consideration.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Mahood, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Chow, Duguid, Faubert,
Holyday, Jones, King, Layton, Mahood, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong,
Moeser, Moscoe, Ootes, Prue, Shiner, Silva, Walker - 22.
Nays: Councillors: Chong, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante, Kinahan,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw,
Tzekas - 13.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 9.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Moscoe, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion by Councillor Prue, seconded by
Councillor Faubert, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Cho, Chong, Chow, Duguid,
Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jones,
Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 36.
Nays: Councillors: Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, O Brien - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 33.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees and
Community Councils.
1358 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 10 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Natural Gas
Supply to the City of Toronto .
(See Appendix A , page 8297.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause without amendment, it was
carried.
1359 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 7 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed
By-law to Amend By-law No. 20-85 - Olde Town Toronto Tours Limited .
(See Appendix A , page 8559.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications:
(i) (July 28, 1998) addressed to Councillor Joe Mihevc, York-Eglinton, from
Ms. Daniela Quaglia, Public Affairs Advisor, Toronto Humane Society (submitted by
Councillor Michael Walker, North - Toronto), expressing concerns regarding the
health and safety issues related to the proposed amendments to By-law No. 20-85,
Schedule 35, to permit horse-drawn trolleys with a passenger capacity of 25
persons;
(ii) (July 28, 1998) from Ms. Nicola Thompson, Toronto, Ontario, submitting a petition
containing 123 signatures calling for a ban to the licensing of horse-drawn
vehicles; and requesting that it be included with the previous petition dated
June 30, 1998, containing 317 signatures; and
(iii) (July 16, 1998) from Sandy Dutrizac, Toronto, Ontario, submitting comments in
opposition to horse-drawn vehicles being considered for Spadina Avenue.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Lindsay Luby, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended
by striking out the recommendation of the Emergency and Protective Services
Committee and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
It is recommended that the Clause be received and no action taken; and further,
that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report to
the Emergency and Protective Services Committee on the means, including the
process, to prohibit all horse-drawn vehicles in the downtown core of the City.
(b) Councillor Fotinos, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding to the recommendation of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee
the following:
and further that the liability insurance be increased from $300,000.00 to $1M for
security reasons for the City.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Chong, with the permission of Council, moved
that, in accordance with subsection 38(c) of the Council Procedural By-law, the vote be
now taken, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Jones, Lindsay Luby, Moeser, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner, Silva - 18.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Chow, Davis, Faubert,
Johnston, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc,
Miller, Moscoe, Ootes, Tzekas, Walker - 19.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
(c) Councillor Davis, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and
referred back to the Emergency and Protective Services Committee for further
consideration.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Davis, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Davis, Holyday, Korwin-Kuczynski - 3.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Cho, Chong, Chow,
Disero, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner,
Giansante, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Walker - 36.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 33.
(d) Councillor Balkissoon, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the report dated June 29, 1998, from the General
Manager, Transportation Services, be adopted.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Lindsay Luby,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Duguid,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Silva, Tzekas, Walker -
31.
Nays: Councillors: Balkissoon, Berger, Davis, Disero, Faubert, Fotinos, Gardner,
Giansante, Holyday, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Mammoliti - 12.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 19.
Having regard for the foregoing decision of Council, the foregoing motions (b) and (d) by
Councillor Fotinos and Balkissoon respectively were deemed redundant.
1360 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Johnston, with the permission of Council,
introduced and welcomed to the Council Chamber, Councillor Wes Davies from Neath Port
Talbot Unitary Council in Wales.
1361 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 14 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Process for Disbursing Grants to Property Owners for Termite Control .
(See Appendix A , page 8827.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood
Services and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be
requested to report to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee with
respect to the establishment of a blended 1998 program for termite control across
all the former municipalities in the City of Toronto.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Moscoe, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1362 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 14 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Legislation Respecting Canadian Financial Institutions .
(See Appendix A , page 8836.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Minnan-Wong, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck
out and referred to the Economic Development Committee for consideration, with a
request that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism report
thereon to the Economic Development Committee at the same time as the report is
brought forward regarding the banking industry, which was previously requested by
Councillor Moscoe.
(b) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that consideration of the foregoing Clause
be deferred until 3:00 p.m. on July 29, 1998.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Miller, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berger, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Disero, Gardner,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Prue, Rae, Tzekas, Walker - 19.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Davis, Duguid, Feldman, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Kelly,
Kinahan, Lindsay Luby, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Silva - 19.
Decided in the negative, there being an equality of votes.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Minnan-Wong,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Ashton, Berger, Cho, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Lindsay Luby, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, O Brien, Ootes, Saundercook,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva - 24.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Jones, Layton, Mammoliti,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone, Prue, Tzekas,
Walker - 16.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 8.
Council recessed at 12:27 p.m.
2:10 P.M.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
1363 At the request of Council, the City Clerk called the Roll at 2:10 p.m., those Members
present at the call of the Roll being:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Johnston, Kelly, Kinahan,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae,
Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva - 38.
1364 Members present at the afternoon session of the first day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly,
Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 54.
1365 At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, seconded by Councillor Gardner, moved
that: WHEREAS the Members of City Council are saddened to learn of the passing of
retired Staff Superintendent Frank Barbetta, on Saturday, July 25, 1998; and
WHEREAS Mr. Barbetta was a member of the Toronto Police Force for 32 years; and
WHEREAS he was one of the most respected members of the Police Force; and
WHEREAS he was recognized, as always looking out for the ordinary citizens, while
keeping crime off our streets;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf
of Members of City Council, an expression of sincere sorrow to Mrs. Barbetta and
family, and that Council waive the provisions of the Council Procedural By-law in
order to introduce this Motion.
Councillor Silva, seconded by Mayor Lastman, moved that:
WHEREAS on Thursday, July 19, 1998, there was a serious earthquake that was
localized in the Portuguese Islands of the Azores; and
WHEREAS the Members of Toronto City Council have learned, with the deepest regret
of the deaths of 10 people on the hardest hit island of Faial, and of serious
injuries to more than 100 men, women and children, with over 1,000 people homeless
as a result of this earthquake; and
WHEREAS this Council recognizes the terrible toll that this tragedy has taken on
the families and friends of the earthquake victims and on those residing in the
Azores and the Portuguese-Canadian community of Toronto;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf
of the Members of Toronto City Council, an expression of sincere sympathy to the
families and friends of the earthquake victims of the Portuguese Islands of the
Azores and that Council waive the provisions of the Council Procedural By-law in
order to introduce this Motion.
Leave to introduce the foregoing Motions was granted and the Motions were carried
unanimously.
Council rose and observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Mr. Barbetta and the
earthquake victims of the Portuguese Islands of the Azores.
1366 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Prue, seconded by Councillor Faubert, with
the permission of Council, moved that the proceedings of Council be varied and that leave
be granted to introduce:
Bill No. 522 To amend further Council Procedural By-law No. 23-1998, being a by-
law To govern the proceedings of the Council and the Committees
thereof . ,
which was carried.
Upon the question, Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 475-1998 To amend further Council Procedural By-law No. 23-1998, being a by-
law To govern the proceedings of the Council and the Committees
thereof . ,
it was carried.
1367 At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, with the permission of Council, welcomed
Mr. Matthew Ross, who received the Canadian Gold Medal in the Heavy Weight Division of Tae
Kwon-Do and presented him with an outstanding achievement award.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Disero, with the permission of Council,
welcomed to the Council Chamber Mr. Bob Orr, a former school trustee.
At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, with the permission of Council, welcomed
members of the Scarborough United Storm Soccer Team, the new champions of the Nike Canada
Challenge Cup Tournament and called upon Councillor Berardinetti, Chair of the Scarborough
Community Council to assist with presentations to the members of the soccer team.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees and
Community Councils.
1368 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed
Diversion Options for Youth Involved in the Squeegee Trade .
(See Appendix A , page 8125.)
and
Clause No. 1 of Report No. 8 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed
Proposed By-laws to Regulate Panhandling and Squeegee Activities .
(See Appendix A , page 8567.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clauses, the following
reports and communications:
(i) (July 17, 1998) from Councillor Jack Layton, Co-Chair, Advisory Committee on
Homeless and Socially Isolated Persons advising that the Advisory Committee
acknowledges the efforts of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Department to
address the demand for emergency shelter in Toronto and recognizes that a primary
challenge for the Department is locating appropriate physical facilities for
conversion to hostel space and submitting recommendations in this regard;
(ii) (July 23, 1998) from the City Solicitor reporting as requested by the Community
and Neighbourhood Services Committee on an effective legal and/or practical legal
remedy to deal with those squeegee individuals who are obnoxious and making a
nuisance of themselves;
(iii) (July 27, 1998) from Ms. Nancy Dube, President, and Mr. Andrew Tang, Central
Region Representative, Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres, endorsing
the proposal from the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee that would
provide for funding to continue and introduce a range of programs to assist youth
who are engaged in the squeegee trade to make transitions to employment;
(iv) (July 27, 1998) from Ms. Penny Simmons, Proprietor, Penny Loafers Shoe Shine
Company, submitting comments in opposition to the proposal to allocate funds
towards the establishment of squeegee persons in shoe shine businesses in public
areas of Toronto; and suggesting an alternative for the proposed related program
funding of $500,000.00;
(v) (July 24, 1998) from Mr. Kent Staines, The Board of Church Isabella Coop,
requesting Council to support the proposed regulation of panhandling and squeegee
activity and to increase funding for programs to divert youth from this hazardous
activity;
(vi) (July 23, 1998) from Mr. John Clarke, Provincial Organizer, Ontario Coalition
Against Poverty, requesting that City Council discuss the panhandling issue at
8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 1998; and
(vii) (July 16, 1998) addressed to Councillor Fotinos, Davenport, from Ms. Lisa McGee,
General Manager, The Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area, regarding the
squeegee issue and attaching a copy of her deputation to the Emergency and
Protective Services Committee on the topic of panhandling.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clauses, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clauses be struck out and
referred to Mayor Lastman, Councillor Chow (City s Youth Advocate) and Councillor
Fotinos (Chair, Emergency and Protective Services), for a report to the October
meeting of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee and the Community and
Neighbourhood Services Committee, on a detailed plan to address the issue of
squeegee activities in the City, such plan to address the following:
(1) a response from the Federal and/or Provincial governments with
respect to any legislative measures to be introduced by the Federal
and/or Provincial governments; and
(2) a description of the specific strategies in the diversion programs
to address those individuals who are truly in need.
(b) Councillor Davis, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Chow be amended to provide that the report be submitted to a joint meeting of the
Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee and the Emergency and Protective
Services Committee.
(c) Councillor Chong, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Chow be amended to provide that, in the interim, the Toronto Police Services Board
be requested to use whatever laws are currently in existence to ensure that
unsafe, obnoxious behaviour of windshield washers is curtailed or minimized.
(d) Councillor Cho, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Chow be amended to provide that the report be submitted to a joint meeting of the
Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee and the Emergency and Protective
Services Committee and subsequently to City Council in November, 1998.
(e) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Chong be referred to the joint meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services
Committee and the Emergency and Protective Services Committee.
(f) Councillor Bossons, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by
Councillor Chow be amended to provide that the Chief of Police be requested to
submit a report to the joint meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services
Committee and the Emergency and Protective Services Committee, providing factual
information on the number of arrests that have been made for major offences such
as drug-related offences or persons wanted on warrants.
Mayor Lastman gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes, and vacated the Chair.
(g) Councillor Adams, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Chow be amended to provide that should City Council defer action about squeegee
persons, that the City make available No Thanks to Squeegee signs to members of
the public in the appropriate size to fit in automobile windshields.
(h) Councillor Lindsay Luby, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by
Councillor Chow be amended to provide that the Province of Ontario be requested to
introduce changes to the Highway Traffic Act, as soon as possible, to provide the
City with the means to control the squeegee situation.
Mayor Lastman resumed the Chair.
(i) Councillor King, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clauses, together with all
the foregoing motions, be referred to Mayor Lastman, Councillor Olivia Chow
(City s Youth Advocate) and Councillor Dennis Fotinos (Chair, Emergency and
Protective Services Committee).
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor King, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bussin,
Cho, Chow, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 42.
Nays: Councillors: Bossons, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Li Preti, Minnan-Wong, Nunziata - 12.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 30.
1369 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of The East York Community Council, headed Street Vending
Applications submitted by Mr. Corrado Salonia, in the Vicinity of Wicksteed
Avenue/Brentcliffe Road and Bermondsey Road/Cranfield Road .
(See Appendix A , page 9109.)
Having regard that the foregoing Clause was submitted without recommendation, Councillor
Prue moved that Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that:
(1) a street vending permit be issued to the applicant for the vicinity of
Wicksteed Avenue and Brentcliffe Road and at Bermondsey Road and Cranfield
Road and that the applicant be requested to refrain from littering and
adhere to the standards of the Board of Health; and
(2) the issuance of this permit be reviewed in six months time.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Prue, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Cho, Disero, Faubert, Filion, Fotinos, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Pantalone, Prue, Silva, Sinclair, Walker -19.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Ashton, Bossons, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Flint, Gardner, Holyday,
Kinahan, King, O Brien, Ootes, Saundercook - 14.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 5.
1370 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Mammoliti, with the permission of Council,
welcomed to the Council Chamber some of the top women economists from Mexico recognized by
the Toronto Chapter - Mexico-Canada Chamber of Commerce and the Mexican Professional Group
of Canada.
1371 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 5 of The Nominating Committee, headed Citizen Appointments to
the Canadian National Exhibition Association - Municipal Section and the Toronto Police
Services Board .
(See Appendix A , page 10325.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Fotinos, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause, as it pertains
to the Police Services Board, be amended by referring Recommendation No. (2) of
the Nominating Committee to the Mayor and the Mayor be requested to meet with the
Minister of Municipal Affairs to request an amendment to the appropriate
legislation to provide that City Council be authorized to appoint one additional
Member of Council to the Toronto Police Services Board in place of the City s
citizen appointee.
(b) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that:
(1) the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Fotinos be amended to provide that
the Mayor be requested to report to Council on October 1, 1998, after
meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and if the Provincial
Government is not prepared to accommodate City Council s request, that
Recommendation No. (2) be referred back to the Nominating Committee with
instructions that a different appointee be recommended; and
(2) the foregoing Clause, as it pertains to the Canadian National Exhibition
Association - Municipal Section (CNEA), be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that:
(i) as part of the process for future appointments to the Canadian
National Exhibition Association - Municipal Section (CNEA), the
introduction seminar for interested persons be held at Exhibition
Place; and
(ii) at least two citizen members of the CNEA, Municipal Section,
appointed by the City of Toronto, be local residents.
(c) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that Part (1) of the foregoing motion (b)
by Councillor Miller be amended by deleting all the words after the date
October 1, 1998 , and adding thereto the following:
and that City Council appoint Sandy Adelson as its representative to the Police
Services Board.
(d) Councillor Sgro, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
deleting from Recommendation No. (2) of the Nominating Committee the name Sandy
Adelson and inserting in lieu thereof the name Barry R. Downs (TPSB-17) .
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Fotinos, with the permission of Council,
withdrew his foregoing motion (a).
Council deferred consideration of the foregoing Clause until later in the meeting. (See
Minute No. 1376.)
Council recessed at 5:59 p.m.
8:14 P.M.
Council reconvened.
Deputy Mayor Ootes took the Chair and called the Members to order.
1372 At the request of Council, the City Clerk called the Roll at 8:14 p.m., those Members
present at the call of the Roll being:
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Feldman, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Minnan-Wong,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Shiner, Silva, Walker - 31.
1373 Members present at the evening session of the first day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly,
Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair,
Tzekas, Walker - 53.
1374 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Johnston introduced former Metropolitan
Councillors Bill Archer and Margaret Campbell.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees and
Community Councils.
1375 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team, headed Governance Structure for Heritage Services .
(See Appendix A , page 10383.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
report and communications:
(i) (July 24, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer clarifying, as requested by
the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team,
the reporting process and commenting on the strategy/vision component and staffing
for the restructured Heritage Toronto;
(ii) (July 24, 1998) from Councillor Kyle Rae, Downtown, submitting suggested changes
to the recommendations of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team; and
(iii) (July 28, 1998) from Ms. Jane Beecroft, Chair, CHP Heritage Centre, The Society of
Heritage Associates, in response to the request of the Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team for further information regarding
heritage in Toronto; advising that the Editorial Committee of the Maps Project of
the Metro Area Heritage Groups convened and worked for several weeks, producing
analysis and recommendations for the future of heritage in the new City; and
stating that if a new and improved heritage structure cannot be developed, then
Heritage Toronto must be saved with a greatly enhanced mandate.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications, submitting comments in opposition to the recommendations of the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team:
(i) (July 28, 1998) from Mr. George H. Rust-D Eye;
(ii) (July 28, 1998) from Ms. Patricia Gleason;
(iii) (July 27, 1998) from Mr. Geoffrey E. Geduld, President, North York Historical
Society and a Member of the Heritage Showcase Committee, submitted by Councillor
John Adams, Midtown;
(iv) (July 27, 1998) from William and Sophia Phillips;
(v) (July 27, 1998) and (undated) from Ms. Mary Campbell, President and Archivist, The
Beach and East Toronto Historical Society;
(vi) (July 23, 1998) addressed to Councillor Lindsay Luby, Kingsway Humber, from Ms.
Elizabeth Ingolfsrud, Chairman and Mr. Earl Jarvis, Vice Chairman, Etobicoke
Historical Board;
(vii) (undated) from Ms. D. Pearson;
(viii) (undated) from M. Fainer; and
(ix) (undated) from Christopher and Elizabeth Foot, Richmond Hill.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Adams, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
striking out Recommendation No. (12) of the Special Committee to Review the Final
Report of the Toronto Transition Team and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(12) City Council support the continued existence of an independent arm s length
charitable foundation to facilitate fundraising and development activities
for a broad range of heritage projects throughout the City, and the
Heritage Board, in consultation with the Culture Office, report on the
further implementation of such charitable foundation.
(b) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and
referred back to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team, together with all motions and the various documents and
communications submitted at Council and further that the Committee be requested to
handle deputations expeditiously.
(c) Councillor Lindsay Luby, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Miller be amended to provide that the foregoing Clause be referred to a
special meeting of Council in Committee of the Whole.
(d) Councillor Johnston, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Miller be amended to provide that the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team develop a position paper on heritage
issues prior to the hearing of deputations.
(e) Councillor Bossons, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Miller be amended by adding thereto the following:
and that the heritage community be invited to immediately develop a Heritage
Master Plan.
(f) Councillor Giansante, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Miller be amended to provide that deputations be limited to the Chairs
of the existing LACAC s, the Chair, Heritage Toronto and the Chairs of the Museum
Boards.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor Giansante, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chow, Duguid, Feldman, Flint, Gardner, Giansante, Jones, Kinahan,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc,
Moeser, Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner,
Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas - 33.
Nays: Councillors: Berardinetti, Chong, Davis, Disero, Faubert, Filion, Fotinos,
Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Kelly, Mahood, Miller, Moscoe, O Brien,
Prue, Sgro, Walker - 18.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 15.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Lindsay Luby,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Cho, Disero, Feldman, Giansante, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Rae,
Sinclair - 8.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons,
Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly,
Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mahood, Mihevc, Miller,
Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 43.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 35.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Johnston, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong,
Chow, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Saundercook, Shaw,
Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 33.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Giansante, Holyday,
Kelly, Kinahan, King, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Moeser, Rae, Shiner,
Tzekas - 16.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 17.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Bossons, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Miller,
O Brien, Ootes, Saundercook, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 28.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Chong, Duguid, Faubert, Flint,
Holyday, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Mahood, Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Shiner, Tzekas - 21.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 7.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Miller, as
amended, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chow, Davis, Disero, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos,
Giansante, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Shaw, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 37.
Nays: Councillors: Balkissoon, Chong, Duguid, Flint, Holyday, Kelly, Mahood, Moeser,
Rae, Saundercook, Shiner, Tzekas - 12.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 25.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moscoe, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council vary its proceedings to resume its consideration of Clause No. 1 of Report
No. 5 of the Nominating Committee, headed Citizen Appointments to the Canadian National
Exhibition Association - Municipal Section and the Toronto Police Services Board and
that, in accordance with subsection 11(8) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive
the requirement of the 10:00 p.m. recess, in order to conclude consideration of this
matter, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos, Gardner,
Giansante, Holyday, Jones, Kelly, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mahood, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner,
Tzekas - 37.
Nays: Councillors: Berardinetti, Berger, Cho, Chong, Flint, Jakobek, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Moeser, Prue, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 14.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
1376 Council resumed its consideration of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 5 of The Nominating
Committee, headed Citizen Appointments to the Canadian National Exhibition Association -
Municipal Section and the Toronto Police Services Board . (See also Minute No. 1371.)
(e) Councillor Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause, as it pertains
to the Police Services Board be amended:
(1) by referring Recommendation No. (2) of the Nominating Committee to the
Mayor with a request that he meet with the Minister of Municipal Affairs to
request an amendment to the appropriate legislation to provide that City
Council be authorized to appoint one additional Member of Council to the
Toronto Police Services Board in place of the City s citizen appointee; and
(2) in the event that the Province does not accommodate this request, by
requesting the Nominating Committee to consider the appointment of
Mr. Barry Downes and any other possible candidates and conduct interviews,
or re-interviews as appropriate and report back to Council on
October 1, 1998, recommending a candidate other than the candidate in
question.
(f) Councillor Moscoe, with the permission of Council, in amendment, moved that
part (2) of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor Jakobek be deleted and the
following inserted in lieu thereof:
(2) by appointing Ms. Sandy Adelson for the balance of the term of Council, as
City Council s representative to the Toronto Police Services Board.
(g) Councillor Johnston, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
deleting from Recommendation No. (1) (a) of the Nominating Committee the name
Richard Gretzinger - CNEA-30 and inserting in lieu thereof the name Fred
Sampliner - CNEA-30 as a representative of the immediate neighbourhood of
Parkdale.
(h) Councillor King, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the City Clerk be requested to report as to what
process City Council should follow in the future when Members of Council wish to
submit names for appointments on the floor of Council.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Minnan-Wong, with the permission of Council,
moved that, in accordance with subsection 38(c) of the Council Procedural By-law, the vote
be now taken, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Balkissoon, Berger, Cho, Chong, Disero, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones,
Kelly, King, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Nunziata,
Prue, Rae, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair - 28
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Miller, Moscoe,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Saundercook, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 21.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
(i) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that Part (2) of the foregoing motion (e) by
Councillor Jakobek be amended to provide that any interviews or re-interviews be
open to all qualified candidates.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Sgro, with the permission of Council,
withdrew her foregoing motion (d), viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by deleting from Recommendation No. (2) of
the Nominating Committee the name Sandy Adelson and inserting in lieu thereof
the name Barry R. Downs (TPSB-17) .
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Miller, with the permission of Council,
withdrew Part (1) of his foregoing motion (b), viz.:
that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Fotinos be amended to provide that
the Mayor be requested to report to Council on October 1, 1998, after meeting with
the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and if the Provincial Government is not
prepared to accommodate City Council s request, that Recommendation No. (2) be
referred back to the Nominating Committee with instructions that a different
appointee be recommended.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the foregoing
action, declared the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Moscoe redundant, viz.:
that Part (1) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Miller be amended by
deleting all the words after the date October 1, 1998, and adding thereto the
following:
and that City Council appoint Sandy Adelson as its representative to the
Police Services Board.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (i) by Councillor Chow, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly,
Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 47.
Nays: Councillors: Chong, Korwin-Kuczynski - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 45.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor Moscoe, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Berger, Cho, Chow, Davis, Feldman, Filion, Giansante,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, O Brien,
Pantalone, Rae, Shiner, Sinclair, Walker - 25.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Chong, Disero, Duguid,
Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek, Kinahan, Mahood, Miller,
Moeser, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Silva,
Tzekas - 25.
Decided in the negative there being an equality of votes.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor
Jakobek, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Cho, Chong, Disero, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Jakobek, Kinahan, Mahood, Miller, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue,
Sgro, Shaw, Silva, Tzekas - 20.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Feldman,
Filion, Giansante, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook,
Shiner, Sinclair, Walker - 30.
Decided in the negative by majority of 10.
Having regard to the foregoing decision of Council, Part (2) of the forgoing motion (e) by
Councillor Jakobek was deemed redundant.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (h) by Councillor King, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, insofar as it
pertains to the appointment to the Police Services Board, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow,
Davis, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Giansante, Johnston, Jones, Kelly,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Pantalone, Rae,
Saundercook, Shiner, Sinclair, Walker - 33.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Chong, Disero, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek,
Kinahan, Mahood, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Sgro, Shaw, Silva,
Tzekas - 17.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 16.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (g) by Councillor Johnston, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan,
Layton, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Pantalone, Sgro, Silva,
Sinclair - 17.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Berger, Cho, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman,
Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek,
Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner,
Tzekas, Walker - 31.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 14.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part 2(i) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Miller, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Disero, Flint,
Johnston, Jones, King, Layton, Mahood, Mihevc, Miller, Nunziata,
Prue, Rae, Sgro, Silva - 21.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Davis, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Fotinos,
Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 26.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 5.
Upon the question of the adoption of the Part (2)(ii) of the foregoing motion (b) by
Councillor Miller, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Filion, Flint, Johnston,
Jones, King, Layton, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Sgro, Silva - 20.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Berger, Cho, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman,
Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Kelly, Kinahan,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Moeser, O Brien,
Ootes, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 27.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 7.
Upon the question of the adoption of the Clause, as amended, insofar as it pertains to the
Canadian National Exhibition Association - Municipal Section (CNEA), the vote was taken as
follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Giansante, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 44.
Nays: Councillors: Holyday, Johnston, Miller - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 41.
1377 Councillor Saundercook, seconded by Councillor Duguid, moved that leave be granted to
introduce:
Bill No. 605 To confirm the first portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 29th day of July, 1998. ,
which was carried.
Upon the question Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 476-1998 To confirm the first portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 29th day of July, 1998. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow,
Davis, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday,
Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 40.
Nays: Councillors: Jakobek, Mahood, Sgro - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 37.
Council recessed at 11:39 p.m., to reconvene at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 30, 1998.
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1998, 9:44 A.M.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
1378 At the request of Council, the City Clerk called the Roll at 9:44 a.m., those Members
present at the call of the Roll being:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday,
Jakobek, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li
Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 44.
1379 Members present at the morning session of the second day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Feldman, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti,
Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair,
Tzekas, Walker - 52.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees and
Community Councils.
1380 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed
Mayor s Youth Employment Initiative .
(See Appendix A , page 8141.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1381 Clause No. 5 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed
Change in Funding Responsibility for Supportive Social Housing .
(See Appendix A , page 8147.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a communication
(July 28, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Board of Health supports
Recommendation No. (3) embodied in the report (July 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Community and Neighbourhood Services.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1382 Clause No. 4 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Benefits
Package - Sun Life Insurance Company .
(See Appendix A , page 8380.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1383 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Vital Services in Rental Residential Properties in the City of Toronto .
(See Appendix A , page 8622.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report from
the City Solicitor (July 15, 1998) reporting, as requested by the Urban Environment and
Development Committee, on the legislative amendments that would be required to permit the
City to adopt a vital services program similar to that conducted in the former City of
Toronto under its special legislation.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1384 At this point in the proceedings, Council decided to give consideration to the following
Reports which had been held in their entirety earlier in the meeting:
Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
Report No. 11 of The East York Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The Etobicoke Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council,
Report No. 7 of The Scarborough Community Council,
Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council,
Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, and
Report No. 10 of The Board of Health,
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and
Priorities Committee (with the exception of Clauses Nos. 1, 3, 20, 21, 22 and 23), without
amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 11 of The East York Community Council
(with the exception of Clauses Nos. 6, and 13), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 8 of The Etobicoke Community Council (with
the exception of Clauses Nos. 10 and 23), without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council
(with the exception of Clauses Nos. 3, 14, 17, 19 and 28) without amendment, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 7 of The Scarborough Community Council
(with the exception of Clause No. 15) without amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council (with
the exception of Clauses Nos. 3, 8, 10, 15, 23, 30, 59, 60, 61, 74 and 75) without
amendment, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council (with the
exception of Clauses Nos. 1, 2, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22 and 23), without amendment, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 10 of The Board of Health (with the
exception of Clauses 1, 2, and 3) without amendment, it was carried.
1385 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Transition Projects .
(See Appendix A , page 8839.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report
(July 28, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services providing, as
requested by the Budget Committee on July 13, 1998, a breakdown of how the funding for the
feasibility study for Transition Project F-2 would be spent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1386 Clause No. 13 of Report No. 11 of The East York Community Council, headed Other Items
Considered by the Community Council .
(See Appendix A , page 9178.)
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, without
amendment, Councillor Prue, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be received for
information, subject to striking out and referring Item (c), entitled Request for
Alternate Side Overnight Permit Parking on Airdrie Road between Heather Road and
Bessborough Drive: Traffic Poll Results , embodied in the foregoing Clause, back to the
East York Community Council for the hearing of deputations.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Prue, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it
was carried.
1387 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 9 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Traffic Area
Management Plan for the Teddington Park/Wanless Park Area (North Toronto) .
(See Appendix A , page 9609.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1388 Clause No. 15 of Report No. 7 of The Scarborough Community Council, headed Ontario
Municipal Board Appeal - Group Homes .
(See Appendix A , page 9444.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Pantalone, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and referred to the
Urban Environment and Development Committee for consideration.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Pantalone, it was
carried.
1389 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Hearing -
Alteration of Lansdowne Avenue from Queen Street West to Rideau Avenue (High Park) .
(See Appendix A , page 9661.)
Having regarding that the foregoing Clause was submitted without recommendation,
Councillor Miller moved that Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council enact a By-law in the form of the draft bill
embodied in the Clause and that leave be granted to introduce the necessary bill
to give effect thereto.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Miller, it was
carried.
1390 Clause No. 10 Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Chinatown - Licensed
Marketing Displays - Spadina Avenue Between Queen Street West and Baldwin Street and
Dundas Street West, Between Spadina Avenue and Beverley Street (Downtown) .
(See Appendix A , page 9737.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report (July
27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, reporting on the possible
cancellation of the licensed boulevard marketing fronting 70 Huron Street, because of
ongoing excessive display of goods.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications in opposition to the proposed cancellation of licences for
sidewalks/boulevards and the reduction of previously approved marketing areas:
(i) (July 22, 1998) from Mr. Charles Reiner, Quality Fashions; and
(ii) (July 22, 1998) from Mr. Richard Chow, All Friends Bakery Limited.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the report dated July 27, 1998, from the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be adopted, wherein it is recommended
that:
(1) should a further Summons for excessive marketing be issued to the licence
holder of 70 Huron Street, the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
report to the Toronto Community Council on the possible cancellation of the
boulevard marketing licence and the applicant be given the opportunity to
be heard by the Committee; and
(2) after the hearing of deputations, the Toronto Community Council recommend
to City Council the cancellation of the boulevard marketing licence.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Chow, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1391 Clause No. 23 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Installation of
Speed Humps - Margueretta Street from Bloor Street West to Wallace Avenue (Davenport) .
(See Appendix A , page 9771.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Fotinos, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the General Manager, Transportation Services, be
requested to submit a report to the Toronto Community Council on the feasibility
of reverting St. Clarens Avenue, from Bloor Street West to Paton Road, back to a
northbound, one-way street.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Fotinos, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1392 Clause No. 30 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments - 245 Carlaw Avenue (Don River) .
(See Appendix A , page 9841.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a transmittal
letter (July 27, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding a submission (July 20, 1998) from
the Boston Association of Residents for a Clean Quiet Street (BARCQS), with respect to the
foregoing Clause.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services be requested to prepare a response to the communication dated July 20,
1998, from the Boston Association of Residents for a Clean Quiet Street (BARCQS)
and the Commissioner be authorized to meet with members of BARCQS, if necessary.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Layton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1393 Clause No. 60 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Various Uses of
the City Street Allowance - 1930, 1975, 1982, 2024, 2026 and 2028 Queen Street East (East
Toronto) .
(See Appendix A , page 10079.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications:
(i) a Notice of Appeal (July 23, 1998), from Mr. Giuseppe Di Marco, Agent, TriArch
Group Inc., on behalf of the owners of 1982 Queen Street East, outlining the
reasons for the appeal of the decision of the Toronto Community Council on July
22, 1998; and
(ii) (July 29, 1998) from Councillors Bussin and Jakobek, East Toronto requesting that
City Council direct the City Solicitor and/or his representative to oppose this
application and represent the interest of the community at the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that City Council:
(1) authorize the City Solicitor to oppose the application by the owner of
1982 Queen Street East, at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario;
and
(2) advise the Commission that it opposes the application due to the zoning and
noise by-law convictions, as well as the unruly behaviour of the patrons.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Jakobek, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1394 Clause No. 61 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Vehicular Access
Ramp - 214 Westminster Avenue (High Park) .
(See Appendix A , page 10090.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a communication
(July 21, 1998) from Peter and Annie Dell, submitting comments in opposition to the
proposal for appropriate additional curb space for the exclusive use of 214 Westminster
Avenue.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1395 Clause No. 75 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed City-Owned Tree
Relocation/Removal - 30 Ossington Street (Trinity-Niagara) .
(See Appendix A , page 10180.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Pantalone, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and referred back
to the Toronto Community Council for further consideration and the hearing of deputations.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Pantalone, it was
carried.
1396 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, headed 460 Rogers Road -
Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application, Ward 27, York Humber .
(See Appendix A , page 10241.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report (July
24, 1998) from the Commissioner of Development Services - York providing background
information on the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing of September 2, 1998 for a
Committee of Adjustment appeal on 460 Rogers Road.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Nunziata, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the report dated July 24, 1998, from the
Commissioner of Development Services (York District), embodying the following
recommendation, as amended, be adopted:
It is recommended that Urban Planning and Development Services staff be
directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on September 2,
1998, in support of the application for 460 Rogers Road.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Nunziata, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the forgoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1397 Clause No. 9 of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, headed Poll Results -
Proposal for Permit Parking on Winona Drive between Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West -
Ward 28 - York Eglinton .
(See Appendix A , page 10254.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
Councillor Davis requested that his opposition to the foregoing Clause be noted in the
Minutes of this meeting.
1398 Clause No. 10 of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, headed Poll Results -
Proposal for Permit Parking on Miranda Avenue between Eglinton Avenue West and Bowie
Avenue - Ward 28 - York Eglinton .
(See Appendix A , page 10256.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
Councillor Davis requested that his opposition to the foregoing Clause be noted in the
Minutes of this meeting.
1399 Clause No. 13 of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, headed Poll Results -
Proposal for Permit Parking on Rogers Road between Oakwood Avenue and Caledonia
Road - Ward 28 - York Eglinton .
(See Appendix A , page 10261.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
Councillor Davis requested that his opposition to the foregoing Clause be noted in the
Minutes of this meeting.
1400 Clause No. 4 of Report No. 10 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team, headed Amendment to the Terms of Reference of the Sub-Committee
for the Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall .
(See Appendix A , page 10464.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Moeser, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out
Recommendation No. (2) in the report dated June 25, 1998, from the Commissioner of
Corporate Services and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Recommendation No (2):
(2) the Sub-Committee for the Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall
report to the Corporate Services Committee on all Phase 2 and 3 issues,
including renovation and maintenance items; and .
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Moeser, it was
carried
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1401 Clause No. 1 of Joint Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee and The Budget
Committee, headed City of Toronto Year 2000 Project .
(See Appendix A , page 10477.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a joint report
(July 22, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer, providing additional information to Council on the work plan for the Year 2000
project as requested by the Corporate Services Committee and Budget Committee at a joint
meeting on July 21, 1998; and submitting recommendations with respect thereto.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the joint report dated July 22, 1998, from the
Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,
embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:
It is recommended that:
(1) the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to spend up to
$1,500,000.00 in 1998 to set-up, staff and acquire tools for the
Year 2000 Project Office;
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to spend up to
$3,596,000.00 to complete the inventory of the City s critical
systems and begin their assessment and remedy;
(3) the total initial funding of $5,096,000.00 in recommendation Nos.
(1) and (2) above be provided from the Corporate Contingency
Account;
(4) the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into the
necessary agreements in support of the above;
(5) the Chief Administrative Officer report on the expenditures to date
of the $5,096,000.00 to the Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee at its first meeting in November; and
(6) the Chief Administrative Officer report to the Strategic Policies
and Priorities Committee at its first meeting in November on the
work plan, including cost estimates, to achieve the milestones
obtained in the report, which will ensure business continuity
through the Year 2000.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Chow, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1402 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Chong, with the permission of Council,
presented the following Report for the consideration of Council:
Report No. 5 of The Striking Committee,
and moved, seconded by Councillor Flint, that the provisions of Section 44 of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived in connection with the foregoing Report and that Council now
give consideration to such Report, which was carried, more than two-thirds of Members
present having voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Lastman requested Members of Council to indicate whether they have an interest in
this matter, together with the nature of the interest.
There were no declarations of interest.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 5 of The Striking Committee, consisting of
one Clause only, without amendment, it was carried
1403 Clause No. 45 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed 219 Dufferin
Street, Sale of Surplus City-Owned Property - (Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara) .
(See Appendix A , page 8517.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a communication
(July 28, 1998) from Ms. C. Moynihan, Artistic Producer, and Mr. G. Harley, President,
Board of Directors, Equity Showcase Theatre, submitting comments with respect to the
purchase price of the building located at 219 Dufferin Street, as well as the possible
presence of mercury contamination in such building.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Pantalone, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that:
(1) the purchaser, 1245686 Ontario Inc, be required to complete the transaction based
upon a purchase price of $2,460,000.00 and that all the other provisions set out
in the report dated July 14, 1998, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services
continue to apply; and the Commissioner of Corporate Services be instructed to
complete the transaction on the foregoing basis; and
(2) should the purchaser not agree to complete this transaction in accordance with the
foregoing recommendation, that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be
instructed to re-market the property on the basis that the City is only prepared
to consider clean, unconditional, cash offers which would not provide a purchaser
with an opportunity to conduct an environmental inspection and a purchaser must
complete the transaction expeditiously and accept the property on a totally as
is basis.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Pantalone, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
Council subsequently re-opened the foregoing Clause and deferred consideration to its next
regular meeting to be held on October 1, 1998. (See Minutes Nos. 1470 and 1527.)
1404 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Project
Proposal, Financial and Human Resources/Payroll Systems .
(See Appendix A page 8249.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following:
(i) joint report (July 27, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer, responding to a request from the Corporate
Services Committee at its meeting of June 22, 1998 to provide recommendations
respecting the inclusion of all Agencies, Boards and Commissions, including the
Toronto Hydro Commission in the FIS/HRIS system being proposed; and
(ii) transmittal letter (July 29 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding from the
Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee a transmittal letter (July 29, 1998)
from the Budget Committee to Council without recommendation.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Adams, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following :
It is further recommended that:
(a) the joint report (July 27, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer and
the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, embodying the following
recommendations, be adopted:
It is recommended that:
(1) all City Agencies, Boards and Commissions be strongly urged and
requested to use the recommended City s FIS/HRIS systems, on a
timetable that is mutually agreed upon, but within five years at
the latest; and
(2) on a priority basis, that City staff accommodate those Agencies,
Boards and Commissions with non year 2000 compliant FIS/HRIS
systems i.e., the Toronto Police Services by including their
participation in the City s implementation program. ; and
(b) the report (July 28, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
and Chair, FIS/HRS Steering Committee, embodying the following
recommendations, be adopted;
It is recommended that the Budget Committee and City Council:
(1) receive the attached report from Brian Dunk Consulting Services
Limited; and
(2) approve the FIS/HRIS transition project, at a total cost of
$26.3 million, and approve 1998 project financing of $6.1 million
from the Transition Reserve Fund, with a report back in September
1998, outlining project financing requests for 1999 and 2000 based
on contract terms and conditions to be negotiated with SAP that
have regard to matching cashflow to project milestones and project
risk.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Adams, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
Council subsequently re-opened the foregoing Clause. (See Minute No.1408)
1405 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed
Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks .
(See Appendix A , page 8113.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications:
(i) (July 15, 1998) from Mr. Eric Pressman, Operator and Owner of Leader of the Pack,
forwarding a copy of his deputation to the Community and Neighbourhood Services
Committee regarding the issue of leashed and unleased dogs in City parks;
(ii) (July 14, 1998) addressed to Councillor Gordon Chong, Chair, Community and
Neighbourhood Services Committee, from Ms. Jane Greer, on behalf of
90 dog-owners/dog-walkers, known as the Dovercourt Park Dog People, requesting
off-leash hours in Dovercourt Park for exercising dogs; and
(iii) (undated) petition from supporters of the request to City Council for off-leash
hours for dogs in Dovercourt Park.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report
(undated) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing
additional information to Council as requested by the Community and Neighbourhood Services
Committee on July 16, 1998.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Korwin-Kuczynski, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to provide
that:
(1) dogs off-leash areas include the possible provision of specific hours being set
aside for use as leash-free zones;
(2) stoop-and-scoop legislation be enforced; and
(3) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to
submit a report to the Economic Development Committee on an effective enforcement
policy in regard to dogs off-leash and stoop-and-scoop legislation.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1406 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, headed (i) Garbage Inspection
Process; and (ii) Sunday Morning Litterhog Service, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York
Eglinton .
(See Appendix A , page 10237.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report (July
29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services, York Civic Centre reporting on the
costs and funding to provide Sunday morning clean-up of Eglinton Avenue West from Keele
Street to the Allen Expressway.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Bossons, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the report dated July 29, 1998, from the
Commissioner of Operations (York District) be adopted, subject to inserting the
words from the existing budget, , after the figure $8,000.00 , so that such
recommendation now reads as follows:
It is recommended that, subject to funding being provided in the amount of
$8,000.00 from the existing budget, that the increased level of service
control of litter on Eglinton Avenue West, between Bicknell and Bathurst
Streets on Sundays between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., be approved for the
balance of 1998.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Bossons, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1407 At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, with the permission of Council welcomed
to the Council Chamber Mr. John Davidson who is walking across Canada to raise money for
genetic research in the name of his son, Jessie.
1408 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Jakobek, with the permission of Council,
moved that, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 1
of Report No. 10 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Project Proposal, Financial
and Human Resources/Payroll Systems , be re-opened for further consideration (See Minute
No. 1404), which was carried, more than two-thirds of the Members present having voted in
the affirmative.
Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Project
Proposal, Financial and Human Resources/Payroll Systems .
(See Appendix A page 8249.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out
and referred to the Mayor, in consultation with Councillors Layton and Balkissoon
or other interested Members of Council, to oversee the engagement by the Chief
Administrative Officer of an expert or experts to provide a thorough review of the
proposed recommendations contained in Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of the
Corporate Services Committee, including the economic and practical benefits of
this system, with a determination of whether the system meets or exceeds the needs
of the City; and further that:
(1) such expert or experts also provide with their critical review, information
on any changes deemed necessary; and
(2) the necessary funds therefor, up to a maximum of $100,000.00, be provided
from the Transition Projects Reserve Fund.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Clause until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1418.)
1409 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Shiner, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council vary its proceedings to now consider Clause No. 28 of Report No. 8 of the
North York Community Council, headed Downsview Area Secondary Plan - Official Plan
Amendment No. 464 - North York Spadina , the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Chong, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Flint, Fotinos, Jakobek, King,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner,
Tzekas - 23.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Altobello, Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Johnston, Kinahan,
Layton, Mammoliti, O Brien, Sinclair, Walker - 12.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 11.
1410 At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, with the permission of Council, welcomed
to the Council Chamber members of the World Allied Peace Corp attending the Canadian
Forces College.
1411 Clause No. 28 of Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council, headed Downsview Area
Secondary Plan - Official Plan Amendment No. 464 - North York Spadina.
(See Appendix A , page 9352.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications requesting City Council to defer a decision on the adoption of the
Amendment to the Official Plan for the Downsview Lands until September 1998:
(i) (July 28, 1998) addressed to Councillor Kelly, Scarborough Wexford, from the
Downsview Lands Community Voice Association and the Tudor Chesswood Business
Association of Downsview; and
(ii) (July 22, 1998) from Mr. Albert Krivickas.
Mayor Lastman vacated the Chair and gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Augimeri, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out
and referred back to the North York Community Council for further consideration at
its meeting to be held on September 16, 1998, in order for the public hearing on
the issue to continue and that the community be so advised through proper notice.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Augimeri, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Bussin, Jones, Layton, Miller - 5.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Berardinetti, Berger, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Feldman, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Kelly,
Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mihevc,
Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shaw, Shiner, Tzekas - 33.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 28.
(b) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) amending Recommendation No.(1)(g)(i) of the North York Community Council by
deleting the following words:
and replacing it with the following:
(d) When approving development in the south neighbourhood, no
direct access shall be permitted from lands in the Secondary
Plan area to Wilson Avenue through the Mt. Sinai
Cemetery. ;
(2) adding thereto the following new Recommendation No. (1)(h) as follows:
(h) no direct access shall be permitted from lands in the Secondary
Plan to Wilson Avenue through the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. ;
(3) renumbering the Recommendations of the North York Community Council
accordingly;
(4) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in
consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission and City Transportation
staff, be directed to revise the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan,
incorporating specific initiatives which would achieve a more
transit-oriented, less auto-reliant development at Downsview, and to
present this revised Plan for City Council approval in October, 1998; and
(5) amending Recommendation No. (1) of the North York Community Council to
provide that the Official Plan Amendment No. 464 be amended by
incorporating the following clause at the beginning of Section 7 -
Transportation and Circulation Policies:
All developments within the area covered by this Official Plan Amendment
must conform with the requirements of the Downsview Area Transportation
Master Plan, as approved by City Council, which is an integral part of, and
has the same force and effect as, this OPA.
(c) Councillor Mihevc, seconded by Mayor Lastman, moved that the foregoing Clause be
amended by adding thereto the following:
WHEREAS the Guiding Principles for the development of the Downsview Lands include
the following transportation and traffic principles:
- the development of the Downsview Lands should not negatively impact
operations on the surrounding transportation network ; and
- the fundamental premise/principle behind the mobility servicing plans for
development on the Downsview Lands should be that the adjacent communities
(individual, residential, commercial) should not be impacted from a traffic
infiltration or spillover parking perspective ; and
WHEREAS the traffic situation at the Allen Expressway and Eglinton Avenue West,
already impossible, may be aggravated by any development along the Allen
Expressway;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
be requested to examine means, including the use of outside consultants, to
alleviate this further aggravation, including, but not necessarily limited to, the
following:
(i) use of City of Toronto development charges to help finance additional ramps
on Allen Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and Lawrence Avenue West;
(ii) capital improvements to the Eglinton Avenue/Allen Road intersection; and
(iii) provision of additional parking lots around Eglinton Avenue/Allen Road;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all local area Councillors, along the Allen
Expressway, and the Mayor s Office, be included in the aforementioned studies as
they progress.
(d) Councillor Fotinos, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the developer be urged to consider district energy options for heating and
cooling their facilities; and
(2) the Toronto District Heating Corporation be given the opportunity to make a
proposal to that effect.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Mihevc, moved that, in accordance with
subsection 11(8) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive the requirement of the
12:30 p.m. recess, and that Council continue to meet to complete discussion of the
foregoing Clause, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berger, Chong, Filion, Giansante, Jakobek, King, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mammoliti, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook,
Shaw, Sinclair - 16.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bussin, Chow, Feldman, Fotinos,
Gardner, Holyday, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mahood,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Prue, Sgro, Silva, Tzekas - 21.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Clause until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1415.)
Council recessed at 12:27 p.m.
2:11 P.M.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
1412 At the request of Council, the City Clerk called the Roll at 2:11 p.m., those Members
present at the call of the Roll being:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Augimeri, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Flint, Fotinos, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Sinclair - 31.
1413 Members present at the afternoon session of the second day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong,
Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 47.
1414 At this point in the proceedings, Mayor Lastman, with the permission of Council, welcomed
to the Council Chamber Jane Doe , who thanked the Members of Council for their vote not
to appeal the judge s decision with respect to her litigation with the Police Force.
1415 Council resumed its consideration of Clause No. 28 of Report No. 8 of The North York
Community Council, headed Downsview Area Secondary Plan - Official Plan Amendment No.
464 - North York Spadina. (See also Minute No. 1411.)
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Davis, with the permission of Council, moved
that, in accordance with subsection 38(c) of the Council Procedural By-law, the vote be
now taken, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Berger, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Giansante, Jakobek, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Moeser, Prue,
Saundercook - 17.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Chow, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Rae, Sgro, Silva,
Walker - 23.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
(e) Councillor Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that City staff involved with this project as it
develops, and the developers, be requested to pursue:
(i) district heating energy options;
(ii) high levels of energy efficiency; and
(ii) parking minimization strategies.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Fotinos, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Layton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Moscoe, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Mihevc, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the Clause, with the exception of City-owned lands on
the south-east corner of Sheppard Avenue West and the W.R. Allen Road, and Block H , the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berger, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman,
Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Silva,
Sinclair - 38.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Mayor Lastman vacated the Chair and gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes.
Upon the question of the adoption of the Clause, insofar as it pertains to City-owned
lands on the south-east corner of Sheppard Avenue West and W.R. Allen Road, and Block H ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berger, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman,
Flint, Fotinos, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Silva, Sinclair - 35.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
1416 Clause No. 4 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Demolition of Exhibition Stadium .
(See Appendix A , page 8632.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications:
(i) (July 27, 1998) from Councillor Joe Pantalone, Chair, The Board of Governors of
Exhibition Place, advising that the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, at its
meeting of June 19, 1998, unanimously approved the demolition of Exhibition
Stadium; and
(ii) (July 29, 1998) from Mr. John Martins-Manteiga, Urbanism, requesting that City
Council reverse the decision of The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place to
demolish Exhibition Stadium.
Having regard that the foregoing Clause was submitted without recommendation:
(a) Councillor Pantalone moved that Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that the report dated July 10, 1998, from the Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:
It is recommended that a draw from the Exhibition Stadium Capital
Improvement Reserve fund be approved as follows:
(1) $1,819,324.00 for the demolition of the North and South
Grandstands, as per Contract No. 98-4008-80820;
(2) $645,000.00 for additional landscaping and other related work,
subject to the further approval by the Board of Governors of
Exhibition Place of any award of a contract associated with such
work; and
(3) $30,000.00 for consultant services relating to the storage space
requirements at Exhibition Place.
(b) Councillor Sgro moved that Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that a Committee of four Members of Council be established to
examine any alternative uses for the stadium facility and report thereon, in four
months time, through the Economic Development Committee.
(c) Councillor Li Preti moved that Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that a Committee of Council be established to review the soccer
and amateur sports needs of the City, including facilities, and report thereon to
the Economic Development Committee.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Sgro, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Filion, Jones, Sgro - 3.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman
Councillors: Adams, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Feldman, Flint, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mammoliti, Miller, Moeser, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 37.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 34.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Li Preti, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Filion, Flint, Gardner, Giansante, Jakobek, Jones, Kinahan,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
Mihevc, Miller, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Sgro, Shaw,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 33.
Nays: Councillors: Bossons, Duguid, Feldman, Holyday, Johnston, Kelly, King, Moeser,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook - 11.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 22.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Pantalone, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Giansante,
Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shaw,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 42.
Nay: Councillor: Sgro - 1.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 41.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1417 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Berardinetti, with the permission of Council,
moved that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider the following Notice
of Motion J(18) on the Order Paper, and, seconded by Councillor Duguid, further moved that
subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit
consideration of such Motion, which was carried, more than two-thirds of Members present
having voted in the affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Berardinetti
Seconded by: Councillor Duguid
WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, issued
confidential instructions to staff respecting Ontario Municipal Board Appeals by
Ontario Hydro (Graywood Investments Limited and Norstar Investments) and directed
that further reports be submitted to The Scarborough Community Council meeting to
be held on July 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with these instructions, the City Solicitor submitted
reports prepared by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and
the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, attached to the
Solicitor s confidential report dated July 20, 1998, to the Scarborough Community
Council meeting held on July 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS The Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the
aforementioned reports to a Special Meeting of the Community Council on Tuesday,
July 28, 1998, at which a quorum was not achieved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council resolve in camera to give direction
to the City Solicitor on this matter.
Council deferred consideration of the foregoing Motion until later in the meeting. (See
Minute No. 1431.)
1418 Council resumed its consideration of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Project Proposal, Financial and Human Resources/Payroll
Systems . (See also Minutes Nos.1404 and 1408.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Jakobek, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be struck out and referred to the Mayor, in
consultation with Councillors Layton and Balkissoon or other interested Members of
Council, to oversee the engagement by the Chief Administrative Officer of an
expert or experts to provide a thorough review of the proposed recommendations
contained in Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of The Corporate Services Committee,
including the economic and practical benefits of this system, with a determination
of whether the system meets or exceeds the needs of the City; and further that:
(1) such expert or experts also provide with their critical review, information
on any changes deemed necessary; and
(2) the necessary funds therefor, up to a maximum of $100,000.00, be provided
from the Transition Projects Reserve Fund. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Jakobek, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Nunziata, Shaw - 5.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Berger, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Feldman,
Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Jones, Kinahan, King, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 30.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 25.
(b) Councillor Kinahan, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the
Chief Administrative Officer be requested to report to the Corporate Services
Committee semi-annually on whether this project is on track and has achieved the
expected savings, such report to also include a demonstration of those savings.
Deputy Mayor Ootes designated Councillor Chong to take the Chair.
(c) Councillor Ootes, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Kinahan be amended to provide that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and
the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to report to the Corporate Services
Committee every three months, such report to also include the progress of
implementing the system.
Deputy Mayor Ootes resumed the Chair.
(d) Councillor Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner of Corporate
Services be requested to obtain fixed prices and commitments for the
inclusion of all Agencies, Boards and Commissions, the Toronto Transit
Commission and Fleet Management prior to signing any final agreements; and
(2) with respect to this project, if approved by City Council today, that the
Chief Administrative Officer be requested to engage independent experts to
review any of the Agreements for this project prior to such Agreements
being signed; and that the necessary funds therefor be provided from the
Transition Projects Reserve Fund.
(e) Councillor Adams, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(i) the joint report (July 27, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer and
the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, embodying the following
recommendations, be adopted:
It is recommended that:
(1) all City Agencies, Boards and Commissions be strongly urged and
requested to use the recommended City s FIS/HRIS systems, on a
timetable that is mutually agreed upon, but within five years at
the latest; and
(2) on a priority basis, that City staff accommodate those Agencies,
Boards and Commissions with non year 2000 compliant FIS/HRIS
systems i.e., the Toronto Police Service by including their
participation in the City s implementation program. ;
(ii) the report (July 28, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
and Chair, FIS/HRS Steering Committee, embodying the following
recommendations, be adopted;
It is recommended that the Budget Committee and City Council:
(1) receive the attached report from Brian Dunk Consulting Services
Limited; and
(2) approve the FIS/HRIS transition project, at a total cost of $26.3
million, and approve 1998 project financing of $6.1 million from
the Transition Reserve Fund, with a report back in September 1998
outlining project financing requests for 1999 and 2000 based on
contract terms and conditions to be negotiated with SAP that have
regard to matching cashflow to project milestones and project
risk.
(f) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor
Jakobek be referred to the Corporate Services Committee and that the Commissioner
of Corporate Services be requested to report thereon to the Corporate Services
Committee.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor Moscoe, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Chong, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante,
Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby,
Mihevc, Moscoe, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shiner, Walker - 22.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Berger, Bossons, Chow, Davis, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek,
Layton, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Miller, Moeser, Nunziata, O Brien,
Pantalone, Sgro, Silva, Sinclair - 19.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 3.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Ootes, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Kinahan, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Adams, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berger, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Giansante, Holyday,
Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner,
Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 39.
Nays: Councillors: Jakobek, Li Preti - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 37.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1419 Clause No. 15 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Proposed Road
Narrowings - Christie Street from Bloor Street West to Dupont Street (Davenport) .
(See Appendix A , page 9752.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1420 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Chow, with the permission of Council,
presented the following Report for the consideration of Council:
Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
and moved, seconded by Councillor Moscoe, that the provisions of Section 44 of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived in connection with the foregoing Report and that Council now
give consideration to such Report, which was carried, more than two-thirds of Members
present having voted in the affirmative.
Deputy Mayor Ootes requested Members of Council to indicate whether they have an interest
in this matter, together with the nature of the interest.
Councillor Giansante declared his interest in Clause No. 2 of Report No. 16 of the
Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed Amendment to Agreement to Facilitate
the Expansion of Access Rights to Municipal Road Allowances - Metronet Communications
Group Inc. - Supplementary Report , in that his wife is an employee of Bell Canada.
Deputy Mayor Ootes proposed that Council now proceed through the Report, with Members of
Council indicating those Clauses, by number, on which they wish to speak; that Council
proceed with the adoption of the remaining Clauses; and that Council then give further
consideration to those Clauses which have been held at the request of Members of Council,
not necessarily in the order they appear on the Agenda.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
Upon the question of the adoption of Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and
Priorities Committee (with the exception of Clauses Nos. 2, 6, 8 and 9) without amendment,
it was carried.
1421 Clause No. 8 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed South Eglinton
Area (East) Traffic Calming Project (Phase 1) - Poll Results (North Toronto) .
(See Appendix A , page 9721.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a communication
(July 28, 1998) from Mr. John Lightfoot, submitting comments in opposition to the traffic
calming devices in South Eglinton.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berger, Bossons, Chow, Flint, Johnston, King, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
Mihevc, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Sinclair,
Walker - 17.
Nays: Councillors: Disero, Feldman, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Moeser, Nunziata, Saundercook, Sgro
- 12.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 5.
1422 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 14 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Recreation Grants Program - 1998 Allocations and Appeals .
(See Appendix A , page 8831.)
Having regard that the foregoing Clause was submitted without recommendation:
(a) Councillor Disero moved that Council adopt the following recommendations:
It is recommended that a grant of $6,000.00 be approved for the Christie-
Ossington Neighbourhood Centre, and that such funds be provided from the Grants
Contingency Fund.
(b) Councillor Nunziata moved that Council adopt the following recommendations:
It is recommended that the recommendation of the Municipal Grants Review
Committee be amended to provide that the appeal from the Weston Minor Hockey
League be deferred until September and until staff from the Parks and Recreation
Division can report on the success of the fund raising measures that have been
taken over the summer.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Disero, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Berardinetti, Bossons, Chow, Disero, Jakobek, Jones,
Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Sgro, Shiner, Sinclair, Walker -
21.
Nays: Councillors: Berger, Chong, Flint, Holyday, King, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mammoliti, Moeser, O Brien, Saundercook - 11.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 10.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Nunziata, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1423 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed Emery Creek
Stormwater Quality Ponds Project .
(See Appendix A , page 8781.)
Council had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications (July 29, 1998) from Councillor George Mammoliti, North York Humber:
(i) advising that the Ministry of the Environment has advised that the ponds project
is currently on hold until the community consultation process has been
sufficiently fulfilled; and submitting a facsimile transmission dated July 29,
1998, from the Environmental Assessment Branch, Ministry of the Environment,
regarding the status beyond August 21, 1998;
(ii) submitting a copy of a communication hand-delivered to Ward 6 constituents on July
27, 1998, at St. Jude s Church by Councillor Judy Sgro s staff, containing a
contradiction to the information received from the Ministry of the Environment;
(iii) submitting a 19-page petition from Ward 6 residents, dated July 27, 1998;
(iv) submitting a 15-page petition from Ward 6 residents, dated April 20, 1998, who had
requested that he review the proposed alternative being presented by City staff;
and advising that requests for a soil analysis of the industrial area is also
recommended;
(v) submitting a communication (undated) addressed to Councillor Judy Sgro, North York
Humber, from Betty and Don Dawson requesting that this issue be deferred until a
full Environmental Assessment has been conducted; and
(vi) submitting a communication (July 28, 1998) from Mr. Barry Flude requesting his
support to stop this project as currently proposed by City staff and accepted by
the Works and Utilities Committee.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
submitted by Councillor Judy Sgro, North York Humber:
(i) fact sheet (undated), headed Emery Creek Stormwater Quality Ponds, together with
an artist s rendition depicting the ponds;
(ii) copies of correspondence from the following persons, in support of the Emery Creek
Stormwater Quality Ponds:
- (July 29, 1998) from Ms. Vivian Broersma;
- (July 29, 1998) from Mr. Terry Hamilton and Mr. Frank Wood, Members, Humber
Crang Community Environmental Project;
- (July 29, 1998) from Ms. Crystal Caschera, Facilitator/Spokesperson, Humber
Crang Community Environmental Project;
- (July 28, 1998) from Mr. Fred Morgan;
- (July 29, 1998) from Ms. Cecile White;
- (October 16, 1997) from Ms. Lorie Marangoni and Ms. Emily Marangoni; and
- (July 30, 1998) from Ms. Carol Armstrong and Mr. Brian Armstrong, and
family;
(iii) media release (July 24, 1998), headed City Councillor Approves Toxic Pollution
Ponds for Toronto Suburb, together with copies of the following correspondence:
- (July 20, 1998) from Councillor George Mammoliti, North York Humber,
respecting the July 27, 1998 Community Meeting; and
- (undated) from Members of the Humbermede Ratepayers Association; and
(iv) facsimile transmission (July 30, 1998) addressed to Mr. Bill Crowther, Works and
Emergency Services Department, from the Environmental Assessment Branch, Ministry
of the Environment, providing information on the requirements with respect to
Environmental Study Reports.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Mammoliti, in amendment, moved that:
(1) the Clause be struck out and referred back to the Works and Utilities
Committee for further consideration and the hearing of deputations;
(2) the Provincial Ministry of the Environment be requested to undertake a full
Environmental Assessment for the Emery Creek Watershed industrial area; and
(3) Recommendation No. (2) of the Works and Utilities Committee be amended to
provide that Councillors Mammoliti and Sgro create and organize the
formation of the Emery Creek Neighbourhood Liaison Committee for the
community.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Mammoliti, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berger, Filion, Flint, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Nunziata, Walker - 7.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Sinclair - 26.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 19.
Having regard for the foregoing decision of Council, Parts (2) and (3) of the foregoing
motion by Councillor Mammoliti was not put to a vote.
(b) Councillor Sgro, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services be requested to prepare a report on the reasons why the ponds could not
be located on the tableland just north of Finch Avenue, or on the Works and Parks
yard parking lot for presentation, and information, to the Emery Creek
Neighbourhood Liaison Committee and the Emery Creek Environmental Association by
the end of September, 1998; and that Council endorse the Environmental Study
report as submitted to the Ministry of the Environment.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Sgro, moved that, in accordance with
subsection 11(8) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive the requirement of the
6:00 p.m. recess, and that Council continue to meet to complete its discussion of the
foregoing matter, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Bossons, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Filion, Holyday, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Layton, Mammoliti, O Brien, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Sinclair - 19.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Berardinetti, Berger, Chong, Feldman, Flint, Giansante,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Miller, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Walker - 18.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
At this point in the proceedings, with the permission of Council, Councillor King, moved
that, in accordance with subsection 11(8) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive
the requirement of the 6:00 p.m. recess, and that Council continue to meet to complete its
discussion of the foregoing matter, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Bossons, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Giansante,
Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Sinclair - 26.
Nays: Councillors: Berardinetti, Berger, Chong, Flint, Moeser, Nunziata, Prue,
Walker - 8.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
(c) Councillor Johnston, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Mayor be requested to write a reassuring
letter to the Ward 6 residents who have been so sadly misinformed.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Sgro, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis,
Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner,
Sinclair, Walker - 37.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Johnston, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Holyday, Johnston, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Moeser, O Brien, Ootes, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Sinclair - 21.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Berger, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante, Jones,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone,
Prue, Shiner, Walker - 16.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 5.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Mammoliti, with the permission of Council,
moved that the foregoing Clause be re-opened to permit the vote to be taken on Parts (2)
and (3) of his foregoing motion (a), the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Berger, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Feldman, Filion, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Shiner,
Walker -30.
Nays: Councillors: Bossons, Chong, Johnston, Layton, Moeser, Saundercook - 6.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Councillor Kinahan, in amendment, moved that Parts (2) and (3) of foregoing motion (a) by
Councillor Mammoliti be referred to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services for a
report thereon to the Works and Utilities Committee.
Councillor Kinahan, with the permission of Council, withdrew his foregoing motion.
Upon the question of the adoption Part of (2) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Mammoliti, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berger, Flint, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Walker - 5.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Filion, Giansante, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner - 29.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 24.
Upon the question of the adoption Part (3) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Mammoliti, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berger, Filion, Flint, Korwin-Kuczynski, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
Nunziata, Walker - 8.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Giansante, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King,
Lindsay Luby, Moeser, Moscoe, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner - 26.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 18.
Upon the question of the adoption of the Clause, as amended, the vote was taken as
follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berger, Bossons, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Filion, Flint, Giansante, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner - 31.
Nays: Councillors: Mammoliti, Walker - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 29.
Council recessed at 6:19 p.m.
8:23 P.M.
Council reconvened in Committee Room A .
Deputy Mayor Ootes took the Chair and called the Members to order.
1424 Members present at the first evening session of the second day of this meeting:
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Berger, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan,
King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker
- 51.
At this point in the proceedings, Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 8:24 p.m. to meet privately to consider the
following confidential matters appearing on the Order Paper for this meeting of Council,
in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act:
(i) Clause No. 9 of Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed
Settlement of Lawsuit Against OMMRI and CSR ;
(ii) Clause No. 10 of Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed Legal
Claim Against the City of Toronto ;
(iii) Clause No. 2 of Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
headed Amendment to Agreement to Facilitate the Expansion of Access Rights to
Municipal Road Allowances - Metronet Communications Group Inc. ;
(iv) Clause No. 6 of Report No. 6 of The East York Community Council, headed
Enforcement Matters concerning 210 Linsmore Crescent ; and
(v) Notice of Motion J(18) moved by Councillor Berardinetti, seconded by Councillor
Duguid, respecting Ontario Municipal Board Appeals by Ontario Hydro (Graywood
Investments Limited and Norstar Investments.
10:21 P.M.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened in the Council Chamber.
The Committee of the Whole rose.
Deputy Mayor Ootes took the Chair and called the Members to order.
1425 At the request of Council, the City Clerk called the Roll at 10:21 p.m., those Members
present at the call of the Roll being:
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos, Gardner,
Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Kinahan, Kelly, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Silva,
Sinclair, Walker - 42.
1426 Members present at the second evening session of the second day of this meeting:
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Brown, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue,
Rae, Saundercook, Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 48.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Miller, moved that, in accordance with
subsection 11(8) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive the requirement of the
10:00 p.m. recess, and that Council continue to meet until 11:00 p.m., which was carried,
more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the affirmative.
1427 Clause No. 9 of Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed Settlement of
Lawsuit Against OMMRI and CSR .
(See Appendix A , page 8821.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a joint
confidential report (July 8, 1998) from the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services regarding settlement of a lawsuit against OMMRI and CSR.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, in accordance with the Municipal Act, reported that no motions were
moved in Committee of the Whole for consideration by Council in conjunction with the
foregoing Clause.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1428 Clause No. 10 of Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed Legal Claim
Against the City of Toronto .
(See Appendix A , page 8821.)
Deputy Mayor Ootes, in accordance with the Municipal Act, reported that no motions were
moved in Committee of the Whole for consideration by Council in conjunction with the
foregoing Clause.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1429 Clause No. 6 of Report No. 11 of The East York Community Council, headed Enforcement
Matters concerning 210 Linsmore Crescent .
(See Appendix A , page 9135.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a confidential
report (July 27, 1998) from Mr. C. M. Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon & McLeish, City
Solicitors - East York, respecting enforcement matters concerning 210 Linsmore Crescent.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, in accordance with the Municipal Act, reported that the following
motion was moved in Committee of the Whole for consideration by Council in conjunction
with the foregoing Clause.
Moved by Councillor Prue:
It is recommended that the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out the
Recommendations of the East York Community Council and inserting in lieu thereof
the following recommendations:
It is recommended that the proposal made by James Kaspiris and 1083558 Ontario
Limited be accepted subject to the following conditions:
(a) that the roof slope be similar to the roof slope as shown on the original
approved building permit drawings and be lowered by at least 1.14 metres;
(b) that payment in the amount of $10,382.00 plus accrued interest pursuant to
outstanding orders be paid to the City on or before August 19, 1998;
(c) that an application for a building permit, accompanied by plans and
specifications prepared in full compliance with the requirements of the
Building Code Act and the provisions of this resolution, be submitted to
the Chief Building Official on or before August 19, 1998;
(d) that 1083558 and Kaspiris enter into a written agreement with the City on
or before August 19, 1998, setting out the terms of the variation of the
Order of Mr. Justice Festeryga dated April 21, 1998, satisfactory to the
City Solicitor;
(e) that all work in accordance with the building permit issued shall be
completed within 120 days of the date of such agreement, but any period for
the processing of the building permit (i.e. the date of receipt of the
application to the date of refusal or approval of the application) shall be
excluded from the 120 day period; and
(f) that, in the event of default, all of the provisions of the Order of Mr.
Justice Festeryga shall apply with respect to such default, and the City
Solicitor and the Chief Building Official are authorized to seek full
compliance with the Orders of Madam Justice Chapnik and Mr. Justice
Festeryga dated May 12, 1995 and April 21, 1998, respectively.
Having regard to the foregoing motion moved in Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor Ootes
called upon additional motions with respect to this matter.
No additional motions were put.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Prue, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
Councillor Kinahan requested that his opposition to the foregoing Clause be noted in the
Minutes of this meeting.
1430 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Amendment to Agreement to Facilitate the Expansion of Access Rights to Municipal Road
Allowances - Metronet Communications Group Inc. - Supplementary Report .
(See Appendix A , page 9013.)
Deputy Mayor Ootes, in accordance with the Municipal Act, reported that the following
motions were moved in Committee of the Whole for consideration by Council in conjunction
with the foregoing Clause.
Having regard that the foregoing Clause was submitted without recommendation:
(a) Moved by Councillor Fotinos:
That Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that:
(1) Metronet be given a maximum five-year contract for any further
expansion of the old contract with the former City of Toronto;
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to report to Council,
through the Economic Development Committee, no later than December
1998, on the desirability, structure and Terms of Reference for a
telecommunications authority for the City of Toronto; and
(3) no other telecommunications Network Agreement with a term longer
than five years be signed until a telecommunications authority has
been established.
(b) Moved by Councillor Adams:
That Part (3) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Fotinos be referred to
the Chief Administrative Officer for a report thereon to the appropriate
committee.
(c) Moved by Councillor Shiner:
That Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that the Agreement be approved for access to the City s
boulevards only, not for watermains; and that the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services be requested to report to the Works and Utilities
Committee on recommendations for other potential agreements for use in
other City assets to install fibre optic cables.
(d) Moved by Councillor Kinahan:
That Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Solicitor be requested to review whether
the Agreement with Metronet should include a waiver of their rights under
Section 220.1 (the user fee provisions) of the Municipal Act.
(e) Moved by Councillor Moscoe:
That Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that the report (July 24, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services embodying the following recommendations, be
adopted subject to the expansion of the Metronet Agreement being
conditional upon the non-disclosure clauses not applying to other
municipalities or the Federation of Canadian Municipalities:
It is recommended that:
(1) the recommendations contained in the June 30, 1998, report
on this subject be superseded by the following
recommendations;
(2) City Council authorize an amendment to the Agreement with
Metronet Communications Group Inc. to allow Metronet to
enter upon the Public Highways under the jurisdiction of the
City of Toronto beyond the bounds of the former Toronto city
limits, for the purposes of installing, maintaining and
operating a fibre optic telecommunications network
throughout the City;
(3) the amended Agreement with Metronet contain such terms and
conditions as have been negotiated and agreed to between the
parties and described generally in the June 30, 1998, report
on this subject, and approved by City Council, and such
other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and the City
Solicitor to protect the interests of the City;
(4) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in
consultation with the City Solicitor, report on the
expansion of the Standard Form Municipal Access Agreement as
previously authorized by the former City of Toronto and
Metropolitan Councils to apply throughout the entire new
City area, in order to enable qualified individuals or
companies to access public street allowances for the
purposes of installing, maintaining and operating
telecommunications systems; and
(5) with regard to the leasing of spare City-owned conduit
capacity, the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
ensure that an appropriate public tender mechanism is
utilized and that potential for access by other qualified
individuals or companies is maintained where technically
feasible.
Having regard to the foregoing motions moved in Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor
Ootes called upon additional motions with respect to this matter.
No additional motions were put.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Fotinos, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Balkissoon, Cho, Chong, Duguid, Feldman, Flint, Fotinos, Jakobek,
Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, Miller,
Minnan-Wong, O Brien, Ootes - 16.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Chow,
Davis, Disero, Filion, Gardner, Holyday, Kinahan, King, Layton,
Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, Pantalone, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 28.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 12.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Fotinos, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint,
Fotinos, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc,
Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas,
Walker - 46.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Adams, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Shiner, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Kinahan, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Moscoe, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Feldman, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Miller, Minnan-Wong, Moeser, Moscoe,
Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Saundercook,
Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Walker - 41.
Nays: Councillors: Davis, Kelly, Mammoliti - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 38.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1431 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, in accordance with the Municipal
Act, reported that no motions were moved in Committee of the Whole for amendment by
Council in conjunction with the following Notice of Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Berardinetti
Seconded by: Councillor Duguid
WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, issued
confidential instructions to staff respecting Ontario Municipal Board Appeals by
Ontario Hydro (Graywood Investments Limited and Norstar Investments) and directed
that further reports be submitted to The Scarborough Community Council meeting to
be held on July 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with these instructions, the City Solicitor submitted
reports prepared by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and
the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, attached to the
Solicitor s confidential report dated July 20, 1998, to the Scarborough Community
Council meeting held on July 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS The Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the
aforementioned reports to a Special Meeting of the Community Council on Tuesday,
July 28, 1998, at which a quorum was not achieved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council resolve in camera to give direction
to the City Solicitor on this matter.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing matter until later on in the
meeting. (See Minute No.1521.)
1432 Clause No. 11 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services
Committee, headed Ontario Works Pilot Projects .
(See Appendix A , page 8209.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding the following
words to the recommendation embodied therein:
and the three named pilot projects be continued in principle, in 1999, subject to
satisfactory evaluation and availability of Provincial funding. ,
so that such recommendation now reads as follows:
The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee recommends the adoption of the
following report (June 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Community and
Neighbourhood Services; and the three named pilot projects be continued in
principle, in 1999, subject to satisfactory evaluation and availability of
Provincial funding.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Miller, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1433 Clause No. 14 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
headed Capital Funding Support for Child Care Centres Facing Eviction from Schools .
(See Appendix A , page 8226.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1434 Clause No. 17 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
headed Future Direction of Riverdale Hospital.
(See Appendix A , page 8238.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Layton, seconded by Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be
amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
WHEREAS the Riverdale Hospital (Riverdale) lands are owned by the City of
Toronto and Riverdale occupies the premises under a long-term lease with
the City for the purposes of operating a public hospital and related uses;
and
WHEREAS the Riverdale Hospital has been ordered by the Health Services
Restructuring Commission to cease operating as a public hospital by
March 31, 2000; and
WHEREAS the Health Services Restructuring Commission has recommended that
Riverdale continue as a long-term care facility; and
WHEREAS Riverdale is therefore proposing to develop a not-for-profit long-
term care facility on the current site with the support of the community,
patient groups, service agencies and other stakeholders;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Toronto agree,
in principle, to amending the lease with the Board of Governors of the
Hospital to include a long-term care facility as a permitted use subject to
the terms and conditions of such lease being reviewed further by the City
of Toronto.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Layton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1435 Clause No. 18 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
headed Homes for the Aged - Uncollectible Accounts .
(See Appendix A , page 8241.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Kinahan, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be referred back to the
Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services to determine whether a search agency
could locate the son of the account holder and that the Commissioner be requested to
report thereon to Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Kinahan, it was
lost.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1436 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Acquisition and
Disposal of Real Property .
(See Appendix A , page 8301.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, Appendix C to
the report (May 11, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, entitled Processes
for Declaring Properties Surplus, as amended by the Corporate Services Committee on
July 20, 1998.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by amending
Recommendation No. (1) (a) of the Corporate Services Committee by adding the words and
respective Councillors after the words other departments , so that such Recommendation
now reads as follows:
(1) amending Appendix C embodied therein, entitled Processes for Declaring
Properties Surplus , by:
(a) adding to Section (2) the following, (f) achieving social
objectives , so that Section (2) now read as follows:
(2) a review to be undertaken by the Facilities and Real Estate
Division, consulting with other departments and respective
Councillors, to determine applicable considerations,
including the following:
(a) any utilities on the lands;
(b) development potential;
(c) economic development potentials;
(d) environmental issues;
(e) other potential cost and budget
considerations, such as capital budget
impacts; and
(f) achieving social objectives.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Moscoe, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
Deputy Mayor Ootes designated Councillor Chong to take the Chair.
1437 Clause No. 40 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed 536 St. Clair
Avenue West - Establishment of a 25-Space Surface Carpark .
(See Appendix A , page 8505.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Ootes, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that, in an effort to increase revenue and expand the
Parking Authority, while at the same time helping small business:
(1) the Toronto Parking Authority, in consultation with the local councillors
be requested to investigate all opportunities to improve parking in local
BIAs at minimal cost to the City;
(2) the areas of priority be College and Clinton; Bayview and Eglinton; and the
Danforth; and Members of Council be consulted for areas in their wards
where small retailers need to remain competitive; and
(3) the Toronto Parking Authority be requested to submit recommendations to
Council thereon, through the Corporate Services Committee.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Ootes, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
Deputy Mayor Ootes resumed the Chair.
1438 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Economic Development Committee, headed Principles for
Inclusion in a Parkland Dedication Bylaw .
(See Appendix A , page 8547.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding the following words at the end of Principle A(7):
subject to consultation with the affected Councillors.
(b) Councillor Ashton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to
provide that Principle A(7) contained in the report (July 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be amended by striking
out all the words after the word conveyance and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
and that this be communicated to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services for inclusion in the appropriate planning reports.
so that Principle A(7) contained in the report (July 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism shall now read as
follows:
(7) Delegation of Authority
It is recommended that Council delegate approval authority to the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, for choosing a
land or cash-in-lieu of land dedication, and for the attributes of the
conveyance; and that this be communicated to the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services for inclusion in the appropriate planning
reports.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Moscoe, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Ashton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1439 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 8 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed
Proposals for the Provision of Services Related to the Inspection of Taxicabs, Livery
Cabs including Limousines and Driving School Vehicles .
(See Appendix A , page 8583.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the General Manager, Toronto Licensing Commission,
in consultation with the appropriate officials, be requested to investigate the
possibility of adding to the inspections, at this stage, the testing of exhaust
emissions using the new technologies available for such testing.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Layton, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1440 Clause No. 12 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Community Safety Zones), 1998 -Designation of Community
Safety Zones .
(See Appendix A , page 8678.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the Transportation Services staff include in their
forthcoming report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, an
evaluation as a community safety zone, of Keele Street and Parkside Drive from
Lakeshore Boulevard, to Annette Street.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Miller, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1441 Clause No. 24 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Other Items Considered by the Committee .
(See Appendix A , page 8708.)
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause:
(a) Councillor Augimeri, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be received as
information, subject to adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that, notwithstanding subsection 128(5) of the Council
Procedural By-law, Item (d), entitled Intervenor Funding of Community Groups at
Ontario Municipal Board Hearings , embodied in the foregoing Clause, be amended to
indicate that the City Solicitor was requested by City Council on March 4, 1998,
to develop a policy regarding the provision of intervenor funding from the City to
community groups for Ontario Municipal Board hearings.
(b) Councillor Flint, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be received as
information, subject to adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that, notwithstanding subsection 128(5) of the Council
Procedural By-law, Item (j) entitled Request to Install Traffic Control Signals:
Bayview Avenue and Tudor Gate , embodied in the foregoing Clause, be amended to
provide that the signal light on Bayview Avenue at Tudor Gate be approved as
recommended by the Urban Environment and Development Committee and the North York
Community Council; and that the timing of installation be subject to funding.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Augimeri, it
was carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Flint, it was
carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the affirmative.
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it
was carried.
1442 Clause No. 20 of Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Selection of External Attest Auditors 1998 - 2002 .
(See Appendix A , page 8986.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1443 Clause No. 22 of Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Ontario Lottery Corporation - Advance Funding Program .
(See Appendix A , page 8996.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1444 Clause No. 10 of Report No. 8 of The Etobicoke Community Council, headed Funding for
Community Playground Upgrade Programme .
(See Appendix A , page 9203.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1445 Clause No. 23 of Report No. 8 of The Etobicoke Community Council, headed Proposed
Installation of All-Way Stop Controls Yorkleigh Avenue and Freemont Avenue .
(See Appendix A , page 9241.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Giansante, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be received.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Giansante, it was
carried.
1446 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Giansante, with the permission of Council,
moved that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider the following Notice
of Motion J(8), and, seconded by Councillor Lindsay Luby, further moved that
subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit
consideration of such Motion, which was carried, more than two-thirds of Members present
having voted in the affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Giansante
Seconded by: Councillor Lindsay Luby
WHEREAS the Etobicoke Community Council recommends, as a result of the large
number of calls received regarding the changing of the stop controls at the
intersection of Yorkleigh Avenue and Freemont Avenue; and
WHEREAS it is desirable that no changes be made until a further report has been
submitted to the Etobicoke Community Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, Clause No. 3 embodied in Report No. 6 of the Etobicoke
Community Council, entitled Proposed Installation of All-Way Stop Controls:
Yorkleigh Avenue and Freemont Avenue , adopted by City of Toronto Council on June
3, 4 and 5, 1998, be reopened;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Works and Emergency Services Staff, Etobicoke
District, be directed to retain the temporary signing indicating that the Stop
Controls are being relocated from a north-south direction to an east-west
direction at the intersection of Yorkleigh Avenue and Freemont Avenue, until such
time as a further report can be submitted to Etobicoke Community Council;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the sign referring to a change on August 4, 1998,
be removed.
Upon the question of the adoption of the first Operative Paragraph embodied in the
foregoing Motion, it was carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in
the affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the balance of the foregoing Motion, without
amendment, it was carried.
1447 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council, headed Sheppard Subway
Status of Permits and Approvals .
(See Appendix A , page 9256.)
Council had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, communication
(July 28, 1998) from the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, advising that
the three recommendations passed at the North York Community Council meeting of July 22,
1998, if approved by City Council, would stop work on the Sheppard Subway project.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Shiner, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and referred to the
Toronto Transit Commission for consideration at its first meeting in September; and that
the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, the Director of Planning, North
York District, and the Chief Building Official, North York District, be requested to
submit a joint report to such Commission meeting on all outstanding matters required to
obtain the necessary building permits; and that these City officials be requested to be
in attendance at the aforementioned Commission meeting.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Shiner, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1448 Clause No. 14 of Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council, headed Recommendations
Report - Zoning Amendment and Site Plan Application UD52-97-04 and UDSP-98-13 -
Shaftesbury Development Ltd. - 4935 - 4937 Yonge Street - North York Centre .
(See Appendix A , page 9288.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1449 Clause No. 17 of Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council, headed Official Plan
and Zoning Amendment Application UDOZ-98-03 - Rowland Lincoln Mercury - South of Eglinton
Avenue East and North of Jonesville Crescent - Don Parkway .
(See Appendix A , page 9299.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Minnan-Wong, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that the
approval of this application in no way sets a precedent for the use of Ontario Hydro
Corridor lands.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Minnan-Wong, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1450 Clause No. 19 of Report No. 8 of The North York Community Council, headed Zoning
Amendment Application UDZ-96-30 - Harry Snoek - 15-19 Finch Avenue West and 7-11 Blakeley
Road - North York Centre .
(See Appendix A , page 9318.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Feldman, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by striking out the
recommendations of the North York Community Council and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
It is recommended that this Clause be received and that no action be taken at
this time with respect to this zoning amendment application having regard that
Section 37 of the Planning Act and Site Plan and Development Agreements have not
been fully executed.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Feldman, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1451 Clause No. 59 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Impact of Big Box
Retail Development on the Toronto Community s Retail Strips .
(See Appendix A , page 10061.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communications:
(i) (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Nicholas T. Macos, Morrison Brown Sosnovitch, Barristers
and Solicitors, on behalf of 1227803 Ontario Limited which has submitted appeals
of Official Plan Amendment No. 87 and By-law No. 1997-0184; and submitting a
recommendation in regard thereto; and
(ii) (July 29, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that the Strategic Policies and
Priorities Committee recommends the adoption of the recommendation contained in
the transmittal letter (July 29, 1998) from the Budget Committee.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Rae, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the recommendation of the Budget Committee and the
Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, embodied in the communication
(July 29, 1998) from the City Clerk, containing the following recommendation, be
adopted:
That funding in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Contingency Account be
allocated to the Operating Budget of the Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism Research Study, conditional upon the said $35,000.00 being
replenished by the Toronto Economic Development Corporation for repayment
of same.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Rae, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1452 Clause No. 21 of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, headed Zoning By-law
Amendment for a Temporary Use at 180 Church Street; Owner & Applicant: Humber River
Regional Hospital - Ward 27 - York Humber .
(See Appendix A , page 10276.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1453 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of The Board of Health, headed No Fixed Address: Young
Parents on the Street .
(See Appendix A , page 10297.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1454 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 10 of The Board of Health, headed Air Quality and a Federal
Standard for Sulphur in Fuel .
(See Appendix A , page 10305.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
communication and report:
(i) (July 27, 1998) from Ms. Cathy Walker, Director, CAW Health & Safety Department,
CAWTCA Canada, expressing concerns regarding the air quality in Toronto; and
requesting City Council to endorse the report of the Medical Officer of Health;
and
(ii) (July 29, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Environmental Task Force at
its meeting on July 28, 1998, considered a memorandum dated July 22, 1998, from
Councillor Jack Layton, Chair, Environmental Task Force, together with a copy of
the report dated July 10, 1998, from the Medical Officer of Health, headed Air
Quality and a Federal Standard for Sulphur in Fuel .
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1455 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 10 of The Board of Health, headed Council Representation on
the Board of Health .
(See Appendix A , page 10320.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1456 Clause No. 8 of Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
510 Spadina - Roadway Changes to Improve Safety (Downtown) .
(See Appendix A , page 9068.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that in order to give effect to the recommendations of
the Toronto Community Council, embodied in Clause No. 45 of Report No. 8 of the
Toronto Community Council, and approved by City Council on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998,
with respect to the resultant turn prohibitions:
(a) the existing prohibition of left turn movements to and from all
unsignalized driveways and laneways at Spadina Avenue between Front Street
West and Spadina Circle, be extended to be in effect at all times;
(b) the existing prohibition of through movements across Spadina Avenue from
and to all unsignalized driveways and laneways between Front Street West
and Spadina Circle, be extended to be in effect at all times; and
(c) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Chow, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
(See also Minute No. 1471.)
1457 Clause No. 30 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Acquisition of
168 Bathgate Drive from Mary Bilkey (Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek) .
(See Appendix A , page 8478.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1458 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Nunziata, with the permission of Council,
moved that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider the following Notice
of Motion J(16) and, seconded by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, further moved that
subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit
consideration of such Motion:
Moved by: Councillor Nunziata
Seconded by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski
WHEREAS the User Fee Committee, at its meeting held on July 28, 1998, received a
presentation from the Parks and Recreation Division regarding the Parks and
Recreation User Fees, Proposed Consultation Process; and
WHEREAS it is requested that Council consider that there be no User Fees for the
fundamental services such as the following:
Volunteer Development/General Leadership Development;
Child Summer Outdoor Drop-in Playground Program;
Outdoor Public Swim;
Basic Wading Pools/Spray Pads;
Waterfront Beaches;
Outdoor Public Skate;
Neighbourhood Special Events; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto would incur a potential revenue reduction of
$150,000.00 annually for no User Fees for this list of Fundamental Services at
current service levels;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT there be no User Fees for the above-noted
Fundamental Services, which would include swimming, skating and other leisure time
recreation activities that the former municipalities provided, and that staff be
instructed to provide up to $150,000.00 to implement this initiative
immediately. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bussin, Cho,
Chow, Disero, Flint, Fotinos, Giansante, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mahood, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Pantalone, Prue, Rae, Shaw, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas,
Walker - 31.
Nays: Councillors: Bossons, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Filion, Gardner, Kelly, Kinahan,
King, Lindsay Luby, Moeser, Ootes, Saundercook - 13.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Motion until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1501.)
1459 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moeser, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider the following Notice of
Motion J(2) on the Order Paper, and, seconded by Councillor Miller, further moved that
subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit
consideration of such Motion, which was carried, more than two-thirds of Members present
having voted in the affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Moeser
Seconded by: Councillor Miller
WHEREAS Council amended and adopted Clause No. 2 of Report No. 8 of The Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Transition Team, entitled Toronto
City Hall Renovations - Recommended Actions in Response to Committee and City
Council Motions and Additional Phase One Budget Requirements ; and
WHEREAS Council did not adopt the recommendation of the Sub-Committee for the
Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall contained in the Clause with
respect to authorization being granted to the Sub-Committee to approve the
finishes such as carpets, wood in the Councillors desks, and wall paints, upon
the recommendations of the Architect; and
WHEREAS if the Sub-Committee is not granted the authorization to approve the
finishes, this will cause undue delay contrary to Council s intent, respecting the
move to City Hall being completed by December 3, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, Clause No. 2 of Report No. 8 of The Special Committee to Review
the Final Report of the Transition Team be reopened for further consideration;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the aforementioned Clause be amended by adding
thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Sub-Committee for the Relocation of All
Members of Council to City Hall be authorized to approve the finishes such
as carpets, wood in the Councillors desks, and wall paints, upon the
recommendations of the Architect. ;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Clause No. 2 of Report No. 8 of The Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Transition Team, as further amended,
be adopted.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1460 Councillor Davis, seconded by Councillor Saundercook, moved that leave be granted to
introduce:
Bill No. 606 To confirm the second portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 30th day of July, 1998. ,
which was carried.
Upon the question Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 477-1998 To confirm the second portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 30th day of July, 1998. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Fotinos,
Gardner, Giansante, Holyday, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mahood, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Pantalone, Prue, Saundercook,
Shaw, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair, Tzekas, Walker - 41.
Nay: Councillor: Jakobek - 1.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 40.
Council recessed at 11:20 p.m., to reconvene at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, July 31, 1998.
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1998, 9:49 A.M.
Council reconvened.
Mayor Lastman took the Chair and called the Members to order.
1461 At the request of Council, the City Clerk called the Roll at 9:49 a.m., those Members
present at the call of the Roll being:
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero,
Duguid, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Sinclair - 31.
1462 Members present at the morning session of the third day of this meeting:
Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata,
O Brien, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Sinclair,
Tzekas - 41.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees and
Community Councils.
1463 Clause No. 12 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
headed Child Benefit Supplement .
(See Appendix A, page 8213.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that the City of Toronto:
(1) urge the Provincial Government not to claw back the National Child Benefit
Supplement from those persons receiving social assistance; and
(2) request the Federal Government to intervene in this matter and to consider
an appropriate form of financial penalty to the Province of Ontario if it
continues the practice of clawing back the National Child Benefit
Supplement which is going to poor families of the City of Toronto by the
reduction of social assistance payments to those families.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion by Councillor
Layton, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Duguid,
Filion, Flint, Jakobek, Jones, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue,
Rae, Saundercook, Shiner, Sinclair - 29.
Nay: Councillor: Holyday - 1.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 28.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion by Councillor
Layton, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Filion,
Jakobek, Jones, Layton, Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Prue, Rae - 19.
Nays: Councillors: Chong, Davis, Duguid, Flint, Holyday, King, Lindsay Luby, O Brien,
Ootes, Sinclair - 10.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 9.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Duguid, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council vary the order of its proceedings to now consider Clause No. 5 of Report
No. 8 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed Fire Services Shoulder
Flash , the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bussin, Disero, Duguid, Filion,
Flint, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kelly, King, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Nunziata, Prue, Shiner, Sinclair - 19.
Nays: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Chow, Davis, Johnston, Kinahan, Layton, Mihevc,
Miller, Moscoe, Ootes, O Brien, Rae - 14.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 5.
1464 Clause No. 5 of Report No. 8 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed
Fire Services Shoulder Flash .
(See Appendix A , page 8589.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Lindsay Luby, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto
the following:
It is further recommended that the Fire Chief be advised that City Council
supports the use of a shoulder flash for use on staff uniforms only; and that the
design not be used on service vehicles or any other signage.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Lindsay Luby, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mayor: Lastman.
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kinahan,
King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata,
Ootes, Shiner, Sinclair - 27.
Nays: Councillors: Johnston, O Brien, Rae - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 24.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1465 Clause No. 23 of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, headed Other Items
Considered by the Community Council .
(See Appendix A , page 10290.)
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, without
amendment, Councillor Nunziata, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be received
as information, subject to striking out and referring Item (c), entitled, Request from
the Toronto Extrication Team for a Donation, regarding Attendance at the 1998
International Auto Extrication Competition and Learning Symposium , embodied in the
foregoing Clause, back to the York Community Council for further consideration.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Nunziata, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the receipt for information of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it
was carried.
1466 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Expediting the
Disposal of Property and Reduction of Leased Space .
(See Appendix A , page 8330.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, two
communications (June 22, 1998) and (July 30, 1998) from Councillor Layton, Don River,
forwarding recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Homeless and Socially Isolated
Persons respecting surplus City properties.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the report (July 30, 1998) from Councillor Jack
Layton, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:
It is recommended that:
(1) marketing be delayed for 120 days for the 12 surplus properties
identified in this report; and
(2) the Council Strategy Committee for People Without Homes be
requested to report to the Corporate Services Committee and the
Budget Committee on the following, based on a Request for Proposal,
a business plan for the utilization of sites identified for
potential affordable housing purposes including:
(i) type of project being contemplated for each site, i.e.,
affordable ownership, rental or transitional housing;
(ii) funding mechanisms to be used in development;
(iii) potential end users;
(iv) timelines for development; and
(v) opportunity costs to the City for the targeted use of each
property.
Mayor Lastman vacated the Chair and gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Ootes.
(b) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) no additional properties which are capable of providing accommodation for
homeless families be sold at this time; and
(2) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to review the real
estate portfolio and submit recommendations thereon to Council through the
Corporate Services Committee.
(c) Councillor Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to
submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee on the possibility of
restricting any members of Council s Housing Task Forces who are architects,
lawyers or consultants from being financially or professionally involved in any
housing projects with which the City is involved.
(d) Councillor Bussin, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to
submit a report to the Corporate Services Committee on the sensitivities which
will be applied to assist low income families and fixed income tenants in
relocation or alternate placement.
(e) Councillor Berardinetti, in amendment, moved that:
(1) the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be
requested to consult further with affected local Councillors with respect
to this matter. ; and
(2) the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Layton be amended by adding at the
end thereof the following Recommendation (c):
(c) the aforementioned recommendations be subject to the regular
planning process.
(f) Councillor Balkissoon, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by
Councillor Layton be amended to provide that the Ellesmere Road site be examined
separately.
(g) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor
Balkissoon be referred to the Commissioner of Corporate Services for report
thereon to the meeting of the Corporate Services Committee scheduled to be held on
September 14, 1998.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor
Berardinetti, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (g) by Councillor Chow, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Layton, as it
relates to properties on Wilson Heights Boulevard, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero,
Filion, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien,
Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Silva, Sinclair - 30.
Nays: Councillors: Berardinetti, Davis, Duguid, Flint, Holyday - 5.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 25.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Layton, as it
relates to property on Bayview Avenue and York Mills Avenue, the vote was taken as
follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Filion, Jones, Kelly,
Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Li Preti, Mammoliti, Mihevc,
Miller, Moscoe, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Silva - 20.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Berardinetti, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Flint, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, King, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Saundercook,
Sinclair - 16.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 4.
Upon the question of the adoption of the balance of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Layton, it was carried.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Moscoe, with the consent of Council withdrew
his foregoing motion (b).
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Jakobek, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bussin, Cho, Chong,
Chow, Davis, Filion, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kelly,
Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, O Brien, Ootes, Prue,
Rae, Sgro, Silva, Sinclair - 33.
Nays: Councillors: Disero, Duguid, Saundercook - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 30.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Bussin, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor
Berardinetti, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1467 At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, with the permission of Council,
proposed that, in accordance with subsection 11(8) of the Council Procedural By-law,
Council waive the requirement of the 12:30 p.m. recess, that lunch be brought in and that
Council continue to meet until 4:00 p.m., the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bussin, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Flint, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Nunziata,
Ootes, Saundercook - 17.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Cho, Chow, Filion, Jakobek, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, O Brien, Prue, Rae,
Sgro, Silva, Sinclair - 18.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
1468 Clause No. 38 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Transfer of
Parking Operations to the Toronto Parking Authority .
(See Appendix A , page 8494.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended:
(1) by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(a) City employees (both union and non-union staff) who elect to
transfer to positions with the Toronto Parking Authority retain the
right to continue to apply for positions with the City without loss
of seniority or benefits, subject to negotiations with the Union
with respect to union positions;
(b) prior to the transfer of the Toronto Parking Authority, the City
Auditor conduct a review of the operations of both the present City
meter collection system and the Toronto Parking Authority, and
submit recommendations thereon to Council through the Corporate
Services Committee;
(c) there be a regular six-month review of on-street parking operations
by the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, comparing revenues
and quality of operations, such review to include comments from
Members of Council; and
(d) the Corporate Services Committee be requested to recommend to
Council a policy that Members of the Toronto Parking Authority be
elected Members of Council; and that such membership change occur
at the expiry date of the current members term; and that in the
interim, additional Members of Council be appointed to the Toronto
Parking Authority to ensure that at least one half of the members
are elected representatives. ; and
(2) to provide that:
(a) the transfer of Parking Operations be approved on a two year trial
basis, and that the transfer occur on the condition that all meter
operations be a direct operation of the Toronto Parking Authority,
including installation of meters; and
(b) the City retain the right to resume the on-street parking
operations at anytime with assets to be transferred back to the
City without penalty.
(b) Councillor Davis, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
inserting the words and Community Councils after the words Ward Councillors in
Recommendation No. 3(b)(ii) embodied in the joint report (July 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and the President, Toronto Parking
Authority, so that such Recommendation reads as follows:
(3) (b) City Council authorize the Authority s Board of Directors to fix
rates at on-street metered locations providing:
(i) rates are fixed at $2.00 per hour or less; and
(ii) the affected Ward Councillors and Community Councils concur
with the proposed rates;
Proposed rate changes which do not comply with the above two criteria will
be subject to Council approval.
(c) Councillor Nunziata, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the President, Toronto Parking Authority, be
requested to review the parking meter rates in the former City of York with a view
to achieving rate conformity with meters located throughout the City of Toronto.
(d) Councillor Kelly, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and
referred back to the Corporate Services Committee for further consideration.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Kelly, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Chong, Duguid, Flint, Kelly, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Ootes, Sgro - 9.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Filion, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Layton,
Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Rae, Sinclair - 21.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 12.
(e) Councillor Filion, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the President, Toronto Parking Authority, be
requested to review parking meter rates for those meters located adjacent to Civic
Centres, libraries, aquatic centres and other municipal buildings which are
frequented by the public; and submit a report thereon to the Corporate Services
Committee.
(f) Councillor Disero, in amendment, moved that Part (1) (d) of the foregoing motion
(a) by Councillor Moscoe be referred to the Corporate Services Committee, viz.:
that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(d) the Corporate Services Committee be requested to recommend to
Council a policy that Members of the Toronto Parking Authority be
elected Members of Council; and that such membership change occur
at the expiry date of the current members term; and that in the
interim, additional Members of Council be appointed to the Toronto
Parking Authority to ensure that at least one half of the members
are elected representatives.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Davis, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Duguid, Filion, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Miller, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Rae, Sgro, Sinclair - 25.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Flint, Jakobek, Kelly, Ootes - 5.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 20.
Upon the question of the adoption of Parts (1) (a), (b) and (c) and Parts (2) (a) and (b)
of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Moscoe, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (f) by Councillor Disero, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Nunziata, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Filion, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1469 Clause No. 1 of Report No. 7 of The Works and Utilities Committee, headed Agreement for
Additional Water Supply - Region of York .
(See Appendix A , page 8723.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report (July
28, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services providing information, as
requested by the Works and Utilities Committee, regarding the authority to execute the
proposed Agreement for the supply of water to the Region of York.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Layton, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and
referred back to the Works and Utilities Committee, together with the report (July
28, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, for consideration
at its meeting to be held on September 9, 1998.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Layton, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Cho, Chow, Jones, Layton, Miller, Rae, Tzekas - 8.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bussin, Chong, Davis,
Disero, Duguid, Flint, Johnston, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Moscoe, Ootes, Prue, Saundercook, Shiner,
Sinclair - 22.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 14.
(b) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Region of York be notified that the City of
Toronto intends to develop plans for further water efficiency initiatives and to
collaborate with the Region of York in the development of these plans to meet
their medium and long term needs to the extent possible.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Chow, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, the vote was taken
as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Shiner, Sinclair - 28.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Layton, Mammoliti, Miller - 4.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 24.
1470 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Jakobek, with the permission of Council,
moved that, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 45
of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed 219 Dufferin Street, Sale of
Surplus City-Owned Property - (Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara) , be re-opened for further
consideration (See Minute No.1403 ), the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby,
Li Preti, Mammoliti, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Shiner,
Sinclair - 29.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Clause until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1527.)
1471 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Miller, with the permission of Council, moved
that, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Clause No. 8 of
Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed 510 Spadina -
Roadway Changes to Improve Safety (Downtown) , be re-opened for further consideration (See
Minute No.1456), which was carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted
in the affirmative.
Clause No. 8 of Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
510 Spadina - Roadway Changes to Improve Safety (Downtown) .
(See Appendix A , page 9068.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to
provide that the source of funding be from the Transportation Capital Budget; and
the specific program to be identified by the General Manager, Transportation
Services, in a further report to the Budget Committee.
(b) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, and the General
Manager, Transportation Services be requested to submit a report to the
Budget Committee in January, 1999, on a permanent solution and the source
of funding; and
(2) in order to give effect to the recommendations of the Toronto Community
Council, embodied in Clause No. 45 of Report No. 8 of the Toronto Community
Council, and approved by City Council on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, with
respect to the resultant turn prohibitions:
(a) the existing prohibition of left turn movements to and from all
unsignalized driveways and laneways at Spadina Avenue between Front
Street West and Spadina Circle, be extended to be in effect at all
times;
(b) the existing prohibition of through movements across Spadina Avenue
from and to all unsignalized driveways and laneways between Front
Street West and Spadina Circle, be extended to be in effect at all
times; and
(c) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Chow, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Miller, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow,
Duguid, Filion, Flint, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mammoliti,
Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Sinclair - 26.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Berardinetti, Disero, Holyday, Jakobek -5.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 21.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Chow, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1472 Clause No. 9 of Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Window Improvement Project - Toronto City Hall .
(See Appendix A , page 9073.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1473 Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Sinclair, moved that leave be granted to
introduce:
Bill No. 607 To confirm the third portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 31st day of July, 1998. ,
which was carried.
Upon the question Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 478-1998 To confirm the third portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 31st day of July, 1998. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue,
Saundercook, Shiner, Sinclair - 31.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Council recessed at 12:27 p.m.
2:12 P.M.
Council reconvened.
Deputy Mayor Ootes took the Chair and called the Members to order.
1474 Members present at the afternoon session of the third day of this meeting:
Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner,
Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mahood, Mammoliti, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva, Tzekas,
Walker - 43.
Council resumed its consideration of the various Reports of the Standing Committees and
Community Councils.
1475 Clause No. 7 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed
Toward a Municipal Strategy to Encourage the Creation of Affordable Housing and a
Framework for Proposals to Develop Affordable Housing Demonstration Projects .
(See Appendix A , page 8157.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1476 Clause No. 8 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Impact of the
City s Downsizing and Restructuring on Employment Equity Designated Groups and Full-Time
Access and Equity Staff .
(See Appendix A , page 8407.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a joint report
(July 27, 1998) from the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Commissioner of
Corporate Services, responding to the concerns raised and recommendations made by the Task
Force on Community Access and Equity regarding employment equity and downsizing.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Mihevc, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) amending Recommendation No. (2) of the Task Force on Community Access and
Equity to read as follows:
(2) departments be requested to develop a downsizing plan with specific
access and equity goals to be reported to the Corporate Services
Committee; ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the joint report (July 27, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Executive Director of Human
Resources, embodying the following recommendations, be adopted:
It is recommended that:
(1) the current interim reporting relationship of access and
equity staff to Human Resources continue until such time as
the Task Force on Community Access and Equity completes its
work; and
(2) employment equity practices as established by the former
municipalities continue to apply to downsizing and hiring
processes until new policies are established upon the
completion of the Task Force s work.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Mihevc, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1477 Clause No. 10 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Disposition of
Computers and Related Equipment .
(See Appendix A , page 8416.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that the
Toronto District and Toronto Catholic School Boards be given the first opportunity to
purchase surplus computer equipment, after which said equipment be offered to individual
staff members.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Clause until later in the meeting.
(See also Minute No.1513.)
1478 Clause No. 13 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed City Centre
Project Work Plan to Develop Proposals for a City Centre Complex at Toronto City Hall .
(See Appendix A , page 8434.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by amending Section (1),
embodied in the report (July 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, under
the heading Discussion , Project Objectives , by adding to subsection (a) the
following:
(vii) review the feasibility of a second public square incorporating parts of
Elizabeth Street and Bay street;
(viii) review the feasibility of incorporating the Toronto Coach Terminal into the
work plan; and
(ix) repair the clock on the tower at old City Hall.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Moscoe, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
Councillor Shiner requested that his opposition to the adoption of the foregoing Clause be
noted in the Minutes of this meeting.
1479 Clause No. 2 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Guidelines for Determining City-Wide Interests in Planning Matters .
(See Appendix A , page 8608.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following
transmittal letters from the City Clerk:
(i) (July 17, 1998) advising that the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of
the Toronto Transition Team concurred with Recommendation (B) of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, contained in the communication (July 14,
1998) from the Interim Contact, Urban Environment and Development Committee;
(ii) (July 23, 1998) forwarding recommendations from the Scarborough Community Council
to amend the Protocol for Identifying and Processing Planning Matters of City-wide
Interest and Cross-boundary Issues;
(iii) (July 23, 1998) advising that the East York Community Council received the
communication (July 14, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising of the policy
guidelines for determining City-wide interests in planning matters and a protocol
for routing City-wide planning matters through the political decision-making
structure; and
(iv) (July 23, 1998) advising that the York Community Council expressed its unanimous
support for the proposed guidelines and protocol as set out in the communication
(July 14, 1998) from the City Clerk.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Adams, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by:
(1) amending Recommendation No. (1) of the Urban Environment and Development Committee
by inserting the following words on a two-year trial basis after the words for
planning matters , so that such Recommendation now reads as follows:
(1) City Council endorse the attached Protocol for dealing with planning
matters of City-wide interest and authorize its use by the Chief Planner in
determining the appropriate Committee routing process for planning matters
on a two-year trial basis; ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services be requested to report to the Urban Environment and Development
Committee:
(a) in one year and two years on the experience with using the protocol,
including comments from Members of Council; and
(b) on a protocol for dealing with site plan applications and/or undertakings
as an equivalent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Adams, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1480 Clause No. 8 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Status, and Recreational Use, of Ontario Hydro Corridors in the City of Toronto .
(See Appendix A , page 8665.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
King, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to
submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on
existing Official Plan designations and permitted uses in all active hydro
corridors throughout the City with the intent of developing a City-wide
Official Plan designation for hydro corridors; and
(2) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture be requested
to report in the 1999 Capital Budget cycle on opportunities to facilitate
the establishment of walking/cycling trails in active hydro corridors.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor King, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1481 Clause No. 21 of Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
1997 Management Letters of the former Municipalities - Metropolitan Toronto, City of
Toronto, City of Scarborough, City of Etobicoke, City of York and Borough of East York .
(See Appendix A , page 8990.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a report (July
29, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer advising that she will be
reporting on the issues embodied in Clause No. 21 of Report No. 15 of the Strategic
Policies and Priorities Committee to the Budget Committee in the fall, with a
recommendation that the matters then follow to the Audit Committee for its consideration.
Having regard that the foregoing Clause was submitted without recommendation, Councillor
Berardinetti moved that the foregoing Clause be received.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Berardinetti, it
was carried.
1482 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Funding of Additional Capital Projects for Transportation .
(See Appendix A , page 8879.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, it was
carried.
1483 Clause No. 74 of Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council, headed Modifications of
Fence - Palmerston Avenue Flank of 1 Palmerston Gardens (Midtown) .
(See Appendix A , page 10177.)
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a communication
(July 27, 1998) from David and Natasha Pratt, responding to a request from the Toronto
Community Council for information on their position pertaining to the maintenance of the
fence at 1 Palmerston Gardens.
Having regarding that the foregoing Clause was submitted without recommendation,
Councillor Adams moved that Council adopt the following recommendation:
It is recommended that Recommendation No. (2) embodied in the report (July
8, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By law Administration and
Enforcement, City Services, be adopted, viz:
(2) that the property owners of No. 1 Palmerston Gardens be required to
modify the fence so that it does not exceed 1.0 m in height.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Adams, it was
carried.
1484 Clause No. 4 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed
Sale of Scattered Units Owned by Ontario Housing Corporation in the City of Toronto .
(See Appendix A , page 8143.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding thereto the
following:
It is further recommended that City Council indicate to the Provincial Government
its willingness to discuss and possibly support a proposal to construct
replacement units equal to or larger than those being sold.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Jakobek, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1485 Clause No. 13 of Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee,
headed Elimination of Special Assistance and Supplementary Aid .
(See Appendix A , page 8220.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services be requested to
continue to provide special assistance and a supplementary aid program,
including items such as hearing aids, prosthetics, wheelchairs and repairs,
respiratory equipment and ambulatory aids, until the end of 1998; and
(2) the sum of $159,999.00 be found within the Social Services under-
expenditures.
(b) Councillor Miller, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Chow be amended to provide that the sum of $46,000.00, from the under-
expenditures, be provided for the remainder of the year to support the drug
programs.
(c) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the City of Toronto vigorously pursue the
restoration of supplementary aid and special assistance projects by the Province;
and that this be accomplished through the opposition party and the Ontario
Disability Act process recently initiated by Minister Bassett and further that
City Council demand that it has a role in this process.
(d) Councillor Kinahan, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that the City of Toronto request the Province of
Ontario to refund to the City the amounts paid prior to the Province putting its
own program into place.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Miller, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Filion, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Rae - 21.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Flint, Gardner,
Ootes, Saundercook - 10.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 11.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Chow, as
amended, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Filion, Gardner,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Rae - 21.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Flint, Holyday,
King, Ootes, Saundercook - 11.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 10.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor Moscoe, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Chong, Chow,
Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones,
Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae - 28.
Nays: Councillors: Gardner, Holyday - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 26.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Kinahan, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, the vote was taken
as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Filion,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Rae - 20.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Flint, Holyday,
King, Ootes, Saundercook - 11.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 9.
1486 Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion F(1) appearing on the Order Paper, moved
by Councillor Fotinos, seconded by Councillor Silva, and in the absence of Councillor
Fotinos, moved by Councillor Rae, as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Rae
Seconded by: Councillor Silva
WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, by its
adoption, as amended, of Clause No. 13 of Report No. 7 of The Corporate Services
Committee, headed Office Administration and Expenses of Members of Council ,
approved a motion by Councillor Howard Moscoe to have Councillors office expenses
dealt with directly through the Finance Department; and
WHEREAS Councillors value the efforts of the current Clerk s administrative
support staff in handling our office expenses; and
WHEREAS Councillor Fotinos and Councillor Silva, having voted with the majority,
wish to re-open consideration of this matter in accordance with Council s
Procedural By-law;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, Clause No. 13 of Report No. 7 of The Corporate Services
Committee, headed Office Administration and Expenses of Members of Council , be
re-opened for further consideration insofar as it pertains to the responsibility
for the administration of Councillors Office Budgets;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the action taken by Council at its meeting held on
June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, in this regard, be rescinded, and the responsibility for
the administration of Councillors Office Budgets be returned to the Clerk s
Department.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Motion, a joint report
dated July 28, 1998, from the City Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,
entitled Office Administration and Expenses of Members of Council - Payment Protocol .
(See Attachment No. 1)
Upon the question of the adoption of the first Operative Paragraph embodied in the
foregoing Motion, without amendment, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Chow,
Disero, Faubert, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones,
Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Silva - 28.
Nays: Councillors: Balkissoon, Chong, Davis, Duguid, Filion, Flint - 6.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the balance of the foregoing Motion, without
amendment, it was carried.
1487 Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion F(2) appearing on the Order Paper, as
follows:
Moved by: Councillor Tzekas
Seconded by: Councillor Mammoliti
WHEREAS during the last municipal election an individual or individuals attacked
the credibility and integrity of a candidate running for office; and
WHEREAS it appears that in excess of $75,000.00 was spent in this unprecedented
attack against an individual candidate seeking election in Ward 19 which is far in
excess of the permitted funds available to a certified candidate under the
Municipal Elections Act funding formula, and which was used to produce 21,000
copies of a pamphlet written in the name of a fictitious organization and
distributed by Canada Post, and used to conduct a push-poll, both to discredit
this candidate in the last week of the election; and
WHEREAS the source of the funds used for this purpose and the identity of the
benefactor is currently unknown; and
WHEREAS the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 does not appear to regulate the
activities of third parties in circumstances such as are described above; and
WHEREAS the City Clerk has the responsibility for the conduct of and all matters
related to the municipal election;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct the City Clerk and the City
Solicitor to review the circumstances described above and to report thereon to the
Corporate Services Committee, including in such report any possible contraventions
of the Municipal Elections Act; and what, if any, amendments are necessary to the
Municipal Elections Act to prohibit such conduct in the future.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1488 Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion J(1) appearing on the Order Paper, moved
by Councillor Pantalone, seconded by Mayor Lastman, and in the absence of Mayor Lastman,
seconded by Councillor Rae, as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Pantalone
Seconded by: Councillor Rae
WHEREAS City Council on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, by its adoption, without
amendment, of Clause No. 17 of Report No. 7 of The Corporate Services Committee,
headed Interim Purchasing By-law - Awarding of Contracts , granted authority to
the appropriate Standing Committee of Council and/or Community Council to approve
contract awards between $1.0 million and $2.5 million; and
WHEREAS the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services have submitted the attached joint report dated July 21,
1998, entitled Contract No. T-58-98: Yonge Street Median Construction - North
York Boulevard to Ellerslie Avenue ; and
WHEREAS it is important that the award of Contract No. T-58-98 be approved at the
July 29, 1998 meeting of City Council, so that construction of Phase Two of the
Yonge Street Median can take place during the 1998 construction season; and
WHEREAS there is insufficient time to submit the aforementioned joint report to
the Urban Environment and Development Committee for its consideration, having
regard for the summer break; and
WHEREAS the next meeting of City Council after the summer break is scheduled too
late for this construction season;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council give consideration to the joint
report dated July 21, 1998, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services at its meeting to be held on July 29,
1998, and that such report be adopted.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Motion, a joint report
dated July 21, 1998, from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner
of Works and Emergency Services, entitled Contract T-58-98, Yonge Street Median
Construction, North York Boulevard to Ellerslie Avenue (North York Centre) . (See
Attachment No. 2 )
Councillor Pantalone moved that subsection 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the foregoing Motion, which was
carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1489 Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion J(3) appearing on the Order Paper, as
follows:
Moved by: Councillor Johnston
Seconded by: Councillor Bossons
WHEREAS the federal and provincial governments continue to unilaterally reduce
their roles in many areas of public policy; and
WHEREAS Canada s municipalities are having to bear a greater responsibility for
the management of many of these areas; and
WHEREAS municipalities often do not have the financial or legislative capacity to
effectively manage these responsibilities; and
WHEREAS in order to ensure the economic and social viability of Canadian
communities there is a need to enhance the legislative and financial capacity of
local governments;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities to develop a comprehensive position and strategy to achieve a
constitutional amendment which will recognize municipalities as an independent
order of government within Canada s governance structure.
Councillor Johnston moved that subsection 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council Procedural
By-law be waived to permit consideration of the foregoing Motion, the vote upon which was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Chong,
Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner,
Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Shiner,
Silva, Tzekas - 32.
Nays: Councillors: Holyday, Jakobek, Ootes - 3.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1490 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Filion,
seconded by Councillor Jones, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion
J(4), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Filion
Seconded by: Councillor Jones
WHEREAS the City of Toronto Department of Public Health has been successful in
its application to the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation to receive funding to
support the implementation of a project titled In the Driver s Seat for a total
amount of $15,000.00; and
WHEREAS the funding from the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation may be renewed for an
additional two years; and
WHEREAS the City is required to enter into an Agreement with the Ontario
Neurotrauma Foundation respecting the In the Driver s Seat Project; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation will not flow funds to the City until
the Agreement has been signed; and
WHEREAS Council authority is required before the Agreement can be signed by the
City s authorized signing authorities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the City to enter into an
Agreement with the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation for the In the Driver s Seat
Project.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1491 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Jones,
seconded by Councillor Kinahan, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the
Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(5), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Kinahan
WHEREAS the former City of Etobicoke was desirous of retaining business and
industry; and
WHEREAS the former City of Etobicoke Official Plan recommended a secondary plan
for the New Toronto industrial area; and
WHEREAS the industries in the area, namely, Campbell Soup, Protek Paints, National
Silicates, Henkel Canada and Huntsman Film, all of whom are members of the South
Etobicoke Industrial Employers Association, are concerned about the future of
vacant industrial lands within the New Toronto area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Toronto reaffirm its
desire to maintain these lands for employment uses;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to proceed with a secondary
plan that has a goal of strengthening and revitalizing those uses.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1492 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor
Balkissoon, seconded by Councillor Cho, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of
the Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice
of Motion J(6):
Moved by: Councillor Balkissoon
Seconded by: Councillor Cho
WHEREAS the application for a change to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws of
the land within the Morningside Heights Land Use Study Area has been appealed to
the Ontario Municipal Board; and
WHEREAS the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development s recommendations to
Council on July 8, 1998, were not adopted; and
WHEREAS Council approved Option No. 2 of the Land Use Study of these lands;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the City Solicitor to appear
before the Ontario Municipal Board in defence of the Council s decision for this
area;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor be authorized to engage the
necessary professional assistance to support the Council decision on this Land Use
Study at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled in October, 1998, with
funds to be made available from the Corporate Contingency Account as required. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Balkissoon, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert,
Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan,
King, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Moscoe, Ootes, Rae, Saundercook,
Shiner, Silva, Tzekas - 25.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Berardinetti, Chow, Layton, Mihevc, Miller,
Nunziata, Prue, Sgro - 10.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Motion until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1526)
1493 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Chow,
seconded by Councillor Layton, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the
Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(7), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Chow
Seconded by: Councillor Layton
WHEREAS the applicant proposes to install signage on the east elevation of the
building located at 74-76 McCaul Street, for identification purposes; and
WHEREAS the proposed signs do not comply with Chapter 297, Signs, of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code and are the subject of a minor variance
application; and
WHEREAS the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services in her report
dated July 27, 1998, has recommended that the application be approved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council give consideration to the report of
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services dated July 27, 1998,
and that such report be adopted.
Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Motion, a report dated
July 27, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, titled
74-76 McCaul Street, Application No. 998059: Request for approval of variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, upon application by
Aboveground Art Supplies c/o Fred Gold, 74 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3K2, on
behalf of Ontario College of Art, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1W1
(Downtown) . (See Attachment No. 3 )
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Motion until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1512.)
1494 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Miller,
seconded by Councillor Feldman, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the
Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(9):
Moved by: Councillor Miller
Seconded by: Councillor Feldman
WHEREAS more than half of the future housing need in the City will be for rental
housing; and
WHEREAS the interim report of the Golden Task Force said that at least 4,000 new
affordable rental units must be built every year; and
WHEREAS at the last Council meeting Council struck out Recommendation No. (2) of
the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on the Tax Policy Options of the
Multi-Residential Property class without consideration of the ramifications of the
motion on the building of new housing;
WHEREAS the former Metro Council, and many others, supported the objective set out
in that recommendation as it will help to promote the construction of rental
housing;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT such recommendation be reopened and that Council
pass a by-law to create a property class for newly constructed rental apartment
buildings of seven units or more at the residential/farm tax rate and that the
Province be requested to make this a permanent tax policy tool. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Davis, Faubert, Filion,
Flint, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Silva - 27.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Chong, Disero, Duguid, King - 7.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Motion until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1519.)
1495 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Rae,
seconded by Councillor Chow, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion
J(10), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Rae
Seconded by: Councillor Chow
WHEREAS the Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association wishes to hold their second
annual Toronto-Cuban Friendship Day at Nathan Phillips Square; and
WHEREAS the Association has planned their event for August 29, 1998; and
WHEREAS the Toronto Community Council is not meeting again prior to this event;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk advise the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario that City Council is aware of this event and has no
objection to it taking place.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1496 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Prue, with the permission of Council,
withdrew the following motion J(11):
Moved by: Councillor Prue
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
WHEREAS Council, at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, approved the budget
for the Pape Village Business Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS in previous taxation years maximum and minimum charges were levied on
businesses in the Pape Village Business Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS, if maximum and minimum charges are levied in this taxation year, billing
will be further delayed because notice of passage of a maximum and minimum charge
by-law must be given and the Business Improvement Area will not be able to
continue with its planned program of activities; and
WHEREAS the Board of Management of the Pape Village Business Improvement Area on
July 29, 1998, has advised that it has met and approved proceeding with levying
their BIA based on the standard procedures used for the majority of BIAs in 1998
and requested that it be levied and billed in 1998 in the same manner as are the
majority of other Business Improvement Areas in the City;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve billing for the Pape Village
Business Improvement Area for the 1998 taxation year in the same manner as the
majority of other Business Improvement Areas in the City and request that the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism work towards a solution
for future billing.
1497 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Rae,
seconded by Councillor Adams, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion
J(14), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Rae
Seconded by: Councillor Adams
WHEREAS subsection 85(1) of the Municipal Act requires the council of every local
municipality to appoint as many collectors for the municipality as it considers
necessary; and
WHEREAS the City is in the process of implementing its new organizational
structure and must appoint collectors of taxes;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Margo Lynd Brunning, Giuliana Carbone and Robert
Ripley be appointed as collectors of taxes for the whole of the City of Toronto;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the appointments of collectors of taxes for the
former municipalities of East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Toronto
and York be rescinded.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kinahan, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Sgro, Silva - 30.
Nays: Councillors: Faubert, Saundercook - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 28.
1498 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Chow,
seconded by Councillor Adams, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion
J(12), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Chow
Seconded by: Councillor Adams
WHEREAS Council at its meeting on February 6, 1998, enacted By-law No. 39-1998
providing authority, among other things, for certain officials to sign documents
on behalf of the City of Toronto in the place and stead of the Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer; and
WHEREAS the officials were named in reference to positions in offices of the
former municipalities amalgamated to form the new City of Toronto; and
WHEREAS such offices are now mostly vacant and directors have been appointed in
the office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
WHEREAS it is expedient to repeal section 4 of By-law No. 39-1998 and provide for
new authority to sign documents on behalf of the City of Toronto in the place and
stead of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted for the introduction of a bill
in Council in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix A providing for
the authority of new officials to sign documents on behalf of the City of Toronto
in the place and stead of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
(A copy of the Appendix A , referred to in the foregoing Motion is on file in the office
of the City Clerk.)
1499 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Adams,
seconded by Councillor Augimeri, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the
Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(13), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Adams
Seconded by: Councillor Augimeri
WHEREAS section 157 of the Municipal Act provides that the Council of a local
municipality may pass a by-law to levy an annual amount upon certain hospitals,
colleges and universities, and correctional facilities; and
WHEREAS the amount a municipality may so levy may not exceed the prescribed
amount; and
WHEREAS the amount of $75.00 has been prescribed as the amount which may be so
levied for each Provincially rated bed in a hospital, for each full time student
enrolled in a university or college in the year preceding the year of levy, and
for each resident placed in a correctional facility;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted for the introduction of a
report from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommending that:
(1) Council authorize the levy of taxes for the 1998 taxation year on
hospitals, colleges and universities and correctional facilities as
provided by section 157 of the Municipal Act; and
(2) authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bills in Council
to levy taxes for the year 1998 on hospitals, colleges and universities and
correctional facilities in the form or substantially in the form of the
draft by-laws attached hereto.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bussin, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, King,
Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti, Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes,
Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Silva - 27.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Bossons, Faubert - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 24.
(A copy of each of the draft Bills, referred to in the foregoing Motion, is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.)
1500 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Chow,
seconded by Councillor Layton, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the
Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(15), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Chow
Seconded by: Councillor Layton
WHEREAS the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Blue Jays Alumni Association will
be having a picnic on Saturday, August 8, 1998, at the Roundhouse Park; and
WHEREAS the Toronto Blue Jays have requested that Council advise the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario that the city does not object to this event;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario that it is aware of the event being held by the Toronto Blue
Jays and the Toronto Blue Jays Alumni Association on August 8, 1998, from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Roundhouse Park, and that it has no objection to it
taking place.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1501 At this point in the proceedings, Council resumed consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(16) (See also Minute No.1458):
Moved by: Councillor Nunziata
Seconded by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski
WHEREAS the User Fee Committee, at its meeting held on July 28, 1998, received a
presentation from the Parks and Recreation Division regarding the Parks and
Recreation User Fees, Proposed Consultation Process; and
WHEREAS it is requested that Council consider that there be no User Fees for the
fundamental services such as the following:
Volunteer Development/General Leadership Development;
Child Summer Outdoor Drop-in Playground Program;
Outdoor Public Swim;
Basic Wading Pools/Spray Pads;
Waterfront Beaches;
Outdoor Public Skate;
Neighbourhood Special Events; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto would incur a potential revenue reduction of
$150,000.00 annually for no User Fees for this list of Fundamental Services at
current service levels;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT there be no User Fees for the above-noted
Fundamental Services, which would include swimming, skating and other leisure time
recreation activities that the former municipalities provided, and that staff be
instructed to provide up to $150,000.00 to implement this initiative immediately.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Motion until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1523.)
1502 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor
Berardinetti, seconded by Councillor Duguid, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1)
of the Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice
of Motion J(17), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in
the affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Berardinetti
Seconded by: Councillor Duguid
WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, adopted
Clause No. 27 embodied in Report No. 6 of The Scarborough Community Council,
entitled Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, Ontario Hydro (Graywood Investments
Limited/Norstar) Appeals , subject to amending the recommendation of the
Scarborough Community Council to read as follows:
The Scarborough Community Council further recommends that the following
Resolution be approved, in principle, and referred to the City Solicitor to
form part of the Land Acquisition Strategy to be presented by the City
Solicitor at the Ontario Municipal Board:
RESOLVED that the City of Toronto seek the co-operation of the
Federal Government, the Provincial Government, the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority, the landowners, and other potential
partners, to help, in conjunction with the City of Toronto, to
acquire the surplus Hydro corridor or selective sections of the
Hydro lands north of Highway 401, between McNicoll Avenue, Pharmacy
Avenue and Warden Avenue, and south of Highway 401, between
Pharmacy Avenue and Warden Avenue, for dedication to the City of
Toronto or the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for Public
Parkland and Recreational Use, Cycling Trails and Walkways,
Floodplain and Storm Water Management and Ecosystem protection ;
and
WHEREAS the area described in the foregoing Resolution south of Highway 401 has
been incorrectly identified as being between Pharmacy Avenue and Warden Avenue
and when in fact it should be identified as being between Pharmacy Avenue and
Kennedy Road ;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, Clause No. 27 of Report No. 6 of The Scarborough Community
Council, headed Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, Ontario Hydro (Graywood
Investments Limited/Norstar) Appeals , be re-opened for further consideration;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council amend the foregoing Resolution by
striking out the words and south of Highway 401, between Pharmacy Avenue and
Warden Avenue and substituting in lieu thereof the words and south of Highway
401, between Pharmacy Avenue and Kennedy Road , so that such Resolution shall now
read, as follows:
The Scarborough Community Council further recommends that the following
Resolution be approved, in principle, and referred to the City Solicitor to
form part of the Land Acquisition Strategy to be presented by the City
Solicitor at the Ontario Municipal Board:
RESOLVED that the City of Toronto seek the co-operation of the
Federal Government, the Provincial Government, the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority, the landowners, and other potential
partners, to help, in conjunction with the City of Toronto, to
acquire the surplus Hydro corridor or selective sections of the
Hydro lands north of Highway 401, between McNicoll Avenue, Pharmacy
Avenue and Warden Avenue, and south of Highway 401, between
Pharmacy Avenue and Kennedy Road, for dedication to the City of
Toronto or the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for Public
Parkland and Recreational Use, Cycling Trails and Walkways,
Floodplain and Storm Water Management and Ecosystem protection .
Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation embodied in the first Operative
Paragraph of the foregoing Motion, it was carried, without dissent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the balance of the foregoing Motion, without
amendment, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Chong,
Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Flint, Gardner, Holyday,
Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Li Preti,
Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro,
Shiner, Silva, Tzekas - 33.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
1503 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Silva,
seconded by Councillor Saundercook, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the
Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(19), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Silva
Seconded by: Councillor Saundercook
WHEREAS Council at its meeting held on July 29, 1998, adopted a motion by
Councillor Prue, seconded by Councillor Faubert, to amend Section 41 of Council
Procedural By-law No. 23-1998, to include the right of any Member of Council to
speak to, or question the reason behind any motion to refer or defer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this matter be reopened and the action taken be
rescinded;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Section 41 of the Council Procedural By-law
No. 23-1998 be amended to read as follows:
41. A motion to defer, or a motion to refer, made pursuant to Section
40, shall be debatable only in respect of amendments to the motion,
and no discussion of the main question shall be allowed until after
its disposition.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes proposed that the foregoing Motion be
referred to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
1504 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Prue,
seconded by Councillor Ootes, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion
J(20), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Prue
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
WHEREAS Council at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, approved the budget
for the Pape Village Business Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS in previous taxation years maximum and minimum charges were levied on
businesses in the Pape Village Business Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS, if maximum and minimum charges are levied in this taxation year, billing
will be further delayed because notice of passage of a maximum and minimum charge
by-law must be given and the Pape Village Business Improvement Area will not be
able to continue with its planned program of activities; and
WHEREAS the Board of Management of the Pape Village Business Improvement Area on
July 29, 1998, has advised that it has met and approved proceeding with levying
their BIA based on the standard procedures used for the majority of BIAs in 1998
and requested that it be levied and billed in 1998 in the same manner as are the
majority of other Business Improvement Areas in the City; and
WHEREAS Council at its special meeting held on July 21 and 23, 1998, enacted By-
law No. 471-1998 providing authority for the levy and collection of special
charges in respect of certain business improvement areas, which did not include
the Pape Village Business Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS By-law No. 471-1998 provides for the levy and collection of special
charges in respect of certain business improvement areas, including the Kennedy
Road Business Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS by Order No. M 910055 dated June 27, 1991, the Ontario Municipal Board
approved By-law No. 23180 of the former municipality of the City of Scarborough,
being a by-law to designate the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS By-law No. 23180 excludes the property address municipally known as 1400
Kennedy Road (the Kennedy Lodge Nursing Home) from the Kennedy Road Business
Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS By-law No. 471-1998 included the property address municipally known as
1400 Kennedy Road in computing the 1998 special charge rate for the Kennedy Road
Business Improvement Area; and
WHEREAS as a result of this inclusion, an error has occurred in computing the 1998
special charge rate for the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve billing for the Pape Village
Business Improvement Area for the 1998 taxation year in the same manner as the
majority of other Business Improvement Areas in the City and request that the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism work towards a solution
for future billing; and leave be granted for the introduction of the necessary
bill in Council to amend By-law No. 471-1998 by deleting from Section 1 thereof
the rateable assessments, special charge rates and total special charge for the
Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area, and substituting therefore the correct
rateable assessments, special charge rates and total special charge for the
Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area and inserting in Section 1 thereof the
rateable assessments, special charge rates and total special charge for the Pape
Village Business Improvement Area.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1505 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Johnston,
seconded by Councillor Rae, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion
J(21), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Johnston
Seconded by: Councillor Rae
WHEREAS the semi-detached dwelling at 172 Eglinton Avenue West has had two recent
fires causing significant interior damage; and
WHEREAS the history of fires has adversely affected the restaurant in the attached
building; and
WHEREAS there was some evidence of an ongoing problem with vagrants and
trespassing and it is likely that the most recent fire was the result of arson,
which suggests that the current situation at this property presents an ongoing
threat of fire and public hazard to the adjacent building; and
WHEREAS the building has been vacant for a long time and the owner advises us that
it was always intended that the building would be demolished for a future
development; and
WHEREAS the owner has indicated his intention to redevelop the site in the near
future;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council authorize the Chief Building
Official to issue a permit to demolish the semi-detached residential building on
the following conditions:
(1) that the building footprint be re-graded to match the remainder of the
site; and
(2) that the remaining party-wall at 170 Eglinton Avenue West be restored in
accordance with the Ontario Building Code.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
1506 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Moscoe,
seconded by Councillor Rae, gave notice of the following Motion J(22) to permit
consideration at the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on Thursday, October
1, 1998:
Moved by: Councillor Moscoe
Seconded by: Councillor Rae
BE IT RESOLVED THAT no member of a board, agency or commission associated with
the City shall engage in lobbying of any Member of Council on behalf of a third
party.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such Motion be referred to the Corporate Services
Committee for consideration.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
1507 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Mihevc,
seconded by Councillor Moscoe, gave notice of the following Motion J(23) to permit
consideration at the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on Thursday, October
1, 1998:
Moved by: Councillor Mihevc
Seconded by: Councillor Moscoe
BE IT RESOLVED THAT when staff bring forward a Code of Conduct for Council s
consideration, such report to include a section on code of conduct for citizen
members of Agencies, Boards and Commissions, such report to deal with appropriate
issues, including acting as lobbyists.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such Motion be referred to the Corporate Services
Committee for consideration.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
1508 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Adams,
seconded by Councillor Ootes, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council
Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of Motion
J(24), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Adams
Seconded by: Councillor Ootes
WHEREAS on July 30, 1998, Mayor Lastman presented to Council Mr. John Davidson,
who is in the midst of an 8,300-kilometre walk across Canada, known as Jesse s
Journey - A Father s Tribute , to raise public awareness and funds for genetic
research; and
WHEREAS Jesse s Journey - A Father s Tribute is in recognition of 18-year old
Jesse Davidson, who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a severe genetic
disease; and
WHEREAS the financial goal is the generate $10.0 million to establish an endowment
fund to direct money each year to defeat a wide range of genetic diseases;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto make a contribution of
$5,000.00 to Jesse s Journey, a registered trademark of the Foundation for Gene
and Cell Therapy, a registered charity; and that the funds be allocated from the
Corporate Contingency Account.
At this point in the proceedings, Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the
foregoing Motion, proposed that such Motion be referred to the Municipal Grants Review
Committee for consideration.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
1509 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Nunziata,
seconded by Councillor Layton, gave notice of the following Motion J(25) to permit
consideration at the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on Thursday, October
1, 1998:
Moved by: Councillor Nunziata
Seconded by: Councillor Layton
WHEREAS the By-law to govern the proceedings of the Council, Section 5.
Clause (1) requires that regular meetings of the Council shall be held on every
fourth Wednesday; and
WHEREAS the abundance of issues, items and reports requiring consideration by
Council has required the extending of meetings of Council on a regular basis;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Procedural By-law governing the proceedings
of Council be amended to read as follows:
Unless otherwise decided by Council, regular meetings of the Council shall
begin at 9:30 a.m. on every fourth Tuesday, unless such a day shall be a
public or civic holiday, in which case the Council shall meet at 9:30 a.m.
on the Wednesday of the same week.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the foregoing Motion, proposed that
such Motion be referred to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee for
consideration.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
1510 At this point in the proceedings, and with the permission of Council, Councillor Chow,
seconded by Councillor Miller, moved that subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the
Council Procedural By-law be waived to permit consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(26), which carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative:
Moved by: Councillor Chow
Seconded by: Councillor Miller
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and the Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer be requested to report to the October meeting of the
Corporate Services Committee and the Budget Committee on:
- a list of all outstanding claims where external legal firms are retained,
including all ABCs;
- a process on how firms are selected;
- the firms that are retained and annual billings by each; and
- how much has been drawn from the Insurance Reserve Fund (now total at
$40.6 million) in the last five years and to which firms, and a projection
on how much would be paid in the future five years.
Deputy Mayor Ootes, having regard to the nature of the foregoing Motion, proposed that
such Motion be referred to the Corporate Services Committee for consideration.
Council concurred in the foregoing proposal.
1511 Deputy Mayor Ootes called upon Notice of Motion F(3) appearing on the Order Paper, as
follows:
Moved by: Councillor Jakobek
Seconded by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski
WHEREAS the former City of Toronto and the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC)
entered into an agreement (THC Subsidy Agreement) in November 1994 whereby the THC
accepted, as adequate compensation for the transfer of part of its lands to the
Toronto Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO) and the former City of Toronto,
the right to receive an annual subsidy; and
WHEREAS the THC, since 1995, have submitted to City Council a proposed Operating
Budget and City Council has approved each year a subsidy amount of approximately
$2,800,000.00; and
WHEREAS, commencing in the year 2000, the THC will be eligible to also seek a
subsidy for its Capital Budget; and
WHEREAS the THC would like to discuss a proposal, including the possibility of the
transfer of lands, which could end the City s obligation under the THC Subsidy
Agreement; and
WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted Clause
No. 3 of Report No. 6 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee
recommending, among other things, that:
(9) any discussions involving City officials or Councillors regarding
land transfers between the Toronto Economic Development Corporation
(TEDCO), the City, and the Harbour Commissioners be held only after
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the
TEDCO Board have reported to the Toronto Community Council on the
implications of any land transfer which might be contemplated ; and
WHEREAS it is impossible to discuss adequately the implications of any land
transfers unless it is known which lands might be involved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council
Procedural By-law, Clause No. 3 of Report No. 6 of The Urban Environment and
Development Committee, headed The Toronto Harbour Commissioners: Bill C-9 - The
Canada Marine Act - Planning and Related Issues , be re-opened for further
consideration;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of
Corporate Services and other staff as necessary, to meet with the THC and TEDCO to
discuss options, including the possibility of land transfers, for eliminating the
City s obligation to provide the THC an annual subsidy and report back on the
implications of such options for the City to the Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee for its meeting to be held on September 22, 1998.
Upon the question of the adoption of the first Operative Paragraph embodied in the
foregoing Motion, it was carried, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in
the affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the balance of the foregoing Motion, without
amendment, Councillor Jakobek, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be adopted,
subject to:
(1) deleting the following words including the possibility of land transfers , in the
second Operative Paragraph so that such operative paragraph now reads as follows:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of
Corporate Services and other staff as necessary, to meet with the THC and TEDCO to
discuss options for eliminating the City s obligation to provide the THC an annual
subsidy and report back on the implications of such options for the City to the
Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee for its meeting to be held on
September 22, 1998. ; and
(2) adding thereto the following:
and further, that the Councillors on the Toronto Harbour Commission and the
Toronto Economic Development Corporation be fully briefed and involved in these
decisions.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Jakobek, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, as amended, it was carried.
1512 Council resumed its consideration of the following Notice of Motion J(7):
(See also Minute No. 1493.)
Moved by: Councillor Chow
Seconded by: Councillor Layton
WHEREAS the applicant proposes to install signage on the east elevation of the
building located at 74-76 McCaul Street, for identification purposes; and
WHEREAS the proposed signs do not comply with Chapter 297, Signs, of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code and are the subject of a minor variance
application; and
WHEREAS the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services in her report
dated July 27, 1998, has recommended that the application be approved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council give consideration to the report of
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services dated July 27, 1998,
and that such report be adopted.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, it was
carried.
Council subsequently adopted the report July 27, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services, embodying the following recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 998059 respecting minor variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit
five non-illuminated awning signs and two non-illuminated projecting banner
signs; and
(2) the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998059, of the
requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services.
1513 Council resumed its consideration of Clause No. 10 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Disposition of Computers and Related Equipment .
(See also Minute No. 1477.)
Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that consideration of the foregoing Clause,
together with the following motion, be deferred to the next regular meeting of Council to
be held on October 1, 1998:
Moved by Councillor Jakobek:
That the foregoing Clause be amended to provide that the Toronto District
and Toronto Catholic School Boards be given the first opportunity to
purchase surplus computer equipment, after which said equipment be offered
to individual staff members.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Moscoe, it was
carried.
1514 Clause No. 22 of Report No. 8 of The York Community Council, headed Request for Outdoor
Eating Area Nova Era Bakery, 488-490 Rogers Road, Ward 27 - York Humber .
(See Appendix A , page 10286.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Nunziata, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out and referred back to
the York Community Council for further consideration.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Nunziata, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Holyday, Jakobek, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue - 6.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow,
Davis, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Johnston, Jones,
Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc,
Miller, Ootes, Rae, Saundercook, Silva, Tzekas, Walker - 29.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 23.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, the vote was
taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Davis,
Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Johnston, Kinahan,
King, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Miller, Ootes, Rae,
Saundercook, Silva, Walker - 26.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Balkissoon, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Shiner - 10.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 16.
1515 Clause No. 6 of Report No. 16 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed
Award of Contract for a Small Scale Mixed Waste Recycling and Organics Processing Facility .
(See Appendix A , page 9050.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Shiner, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended:
(1) by striking out Recommendation No. (4) of the Budget Committee and referring it
back to the Budget Committee for reallocation of the amount of $3.2 million; and
(2) by adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be requested to submit to the
Budget Committee, a complete updated list of the status of previously
approved (1997) and prior projects that have been started;
(2) all Department Heads be requested to submit to the Budget Committee a list
of those projects which they wish to go forward with and the availability
of funding therefor; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to execute the contract.
Upon the question of the adoption of part (1) of the foregoing motion by Councillor
Shiner, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of part 2(1) of the foregoing motion by Councillor
Shiner, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chong,
Chow, Davis, Disero, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Jones, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Ootes, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Sgro, Shiner, Walker - 28.
Nays: Councillors: Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Nunziata - 6.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 22.
Upon the question of the adoption of the balance of the foregoing motion by Councillor
Shiner, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1516 Councillor Saundercook, seconded by Councillor Mihevc, moved that leave be granted to
introduce:
Bill No. 469 To acquire a limited interest in and over lands for drainage easement
purposes - Wychwood Park.
Bill No. 470 A by-law to dedicate Part of 1' reserve west of Lot 13, Registered
Plan 825, designated as Part 1, Plan 64R-15943.
Bill No. 471 A by-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(7) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, to exempt certain lands being Lots 822, 823, 824, 825
and 826 on the north easterly side of Millwood Road, Plan 2120, in the City
of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York).
Bill No. 472 To adopt Amendment No. 13 to the Official Plan for the Former Borough of
East York Affecting the Lands Located on the West Side of Cranfield Road
Between Northdale Boulevard and Curity Avenue.
Bill No. 473 To amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law No. 6752, as amended, of the Former
Township of East York.
Bill No. 474 To amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law No. 6752, as amended, of the Former
Township of East York.
Bill No. 475 A By-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(7) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, to exempt certain lands being Block 7 of Registered
Plan 66M-2325 at 870 Pape Avenue, in the City of Toronto (formerly Borough
of East York).
Bill No. 476 To amend Zoning By-law No. 1916 of the former Borough of East York.
Bill No. 477 To amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 of the former Borough of East York.
Bill No. 478 To introduce Demolition Control for certain areas within the former City of
Etobicoke.
Bill No. 479 To extend the term of Interim Control By-law No. 1997-168 with respect to
Restaurants with Adult Entertainment Uses in Commercial and Regional Open
Space Zones (Etobicoke).
Bill No. 480 To amend Chapters 304 and 326 of the Etobicoke Zoning Code to recognize
certain lands as being areas of Site Plan Control within the City of
Toronto.
Bill No. 481 To amend Chapters 320 and 324 of the Etobicoke Zoning Code with respect to
certain lands located north of Evans Avenue and east of Sherway Gate
(Etobicoke).
Bill No. 482 To adopt Amendment No. 462 of the Official Plan for the City of North
York.
Bill No. 483 To adopt Amendment No. 464 of the Official Plan for the City of North
York , as amended.
Bill No. 484 To adopt Amendment No. 466 of the Official Plan for the City of North
York.
Bill No. 485 To amend City of North York By-law No. 7625.
Bill No. 486 To amend City of North York By-law No. 7625.
Bill No. 489 To amend City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625.
Bill No. 490 To amend By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, as amended.
Bill No. 491 To amend By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, as amended.
Bill No. 492 To amend By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, as amended.
Bill No. 493 To amend By-law No. 31878 of the former City of North York, as amended.
Bill No. 494 To amend By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, as amended.
Bill No. 495 To amend By-law No. 30518 of the former City of North York, as amended.
Bill No. 496 To adopt Amendment No. 1004 of the Official Plan for the former City of
Scarborough.
Bill No. 497 To amend the Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 with
respect to the Malvern Employment District.
Bill No. 498 To adopt Amendment No. 1007 of the Official Plan for the former City of
Scarborough
Bill No. 499 To amend Scarborough Zoning By-law No. 25265 as amended with respect to the
Cliffcrest Community.
Bill No. 500 To adopt Amendment No. 1009 of the Official Plan for the former City of
Scarborough.
Bill No. 501 To adopt Amendment No. 1010 of the Official Plan for the former City of
Scarborough.
Bill No. 502 To amend By-law No. 24982, the Employment Districts Zoning By-law.
Bill No. 503 To designate a Site Plan Control Area in the Progress Employment District
Community.
Bill No. 504 To adopt Amendment No. 1011 of the Official Plan for the former City of
Scarborough.
Bill No. 505 To adopt Amendment No. 1013 of the Official Plan for the former City of
Scarborough.
Bill No. 506 To amend Scarborough Zoning By-law No. 9276, with respect to the Kennedy
Park Community.
Bill No. 507 To adopt Amendment No. 1015 of the Official Plan for the former City of
Scarborough.
Bill No. 508 To amend the Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 with
respect to the Ellesmere Employment District.
Bill No. 509 To designate a Site Plan Control Area in the Ellesmere Employment
District.
Bill No. 510 To exempt a portion of a plan of subdivision in the Port Union Village
Community from Part Lot Control.
Bill No. 511 To amend By-law No. 24982, the Employment Districts Zoning By-law.
Bill No. 512 To amend By-law No. 9508, the Dorset Park Community Zoning By-law.
Bill No. 513 To designate a Site Plan Control Area in the Wexford Employment District.
Bill No. 514 To designate a Site Plan Control Area (Scarborough-Eglinton Community).
Bill No. 515 To designate certain lands on a registered plan not subject to Part Lot
Control in the Cliffcrest Community.
Bill No. 516 To amend further By-law No. 23503, respecting the regulation of traffic on
Toronto Roads.
Bill No. 517 To amend further By-law No. 23505, of the former City of Scarborough,
respecting the speed limits on Toronto Roads.
Bill No. 518 To amend By-law No. 438-86, the Zoning By-law, as amended, to make certain
technical corrections.
Bill No. 519 To amend By-law No. 1997-0184 respecting lands known as the East Bayfront.
Bill No. 520 To adopt an amendment to the Official Plan for the former City of Toronto
respecting lands known as 245 Carlaw Avenue.
Bill No. 521 To amend the General Zoning By-law No. 438-86 with respect to lands known
as 245 Carlaw Avenue.
Bill No. 523 To amend further Council Procedural By-law No. 23-1998, being a By-law To
Govern the Proceedings of Council and the Committees thereof.
Bill No. 524 To amend Scarborough Zoning By-law No. 12360, with respect to the Tam
O Shanter Community.
Bill No. 525 To amend By-law No. 20512 respecting the conveyance of land for parks
purposes, to provide for the alternative dedication of land for park
purposes.
Bill No. 526 To amend Former City of York By-law No. 1-83 to authorize the temporary use
of lands, buildings of structures with respect to lands known as 180 Church
Street.
Bill No. 527 To provide for the entering into of easements for the conservation of
buildings on lands known as Nos. 363 and 365 Adelaide Street East and 226
King Street East.
Bill No. 528 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 529 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 530 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
183, Article V.
Bill No. 531 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 532 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 533 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 534 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 535 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 536 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 537 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 538 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic - Chapter
240, Article 1.
Bill No. 539 To amend Chapter 134 of the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Fire
Routes - 630 Evans Avenue.
Bill No. 540 To authorize the designation of Fire Routes under Chapter 134 of the
Etobicoke Municipal Code - 22-66 Guided Court.
Bill No. 541 To authorize certain works and undertakings on City of Toronto Roads.
Bill No. 542 To stop up and close part of the public highway Sudbury Street and to
authorize the sale thereof, together with a previously closed portion of
Sudbury Street, to Dufflet Pastries Inc.
Bill No. 543 To establish procedures governing the sale of real property.
Bill No. 544 To acquire certain interests in lands for or in connection with the
Sheppard Subway Project.
Bill No. 545 To amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and
Sidewalks, with respect to the regulation of licensed boulevard marketing
areas.
Bill No. 546 To repeal Confirmation By-law No. 1997-0088 of the
former City of Toronto as it relates to an
agreement between the former City of Toronto and
COTAPSAI.
Bill No. 547 To remove delegation to an appointed officer of approval of highways less
than 20 metres in width.
Bill No. 548 To establish the TTC Capital Subsidy Reserve Fund.
Bill No. 549 To amend By-law No. 447-1998 respecting the acquisitions of certain
interests in land for or in connection with the Rapid Transit Expansion
Program (R.T.E.P.).
Bill No. 550 To establish the Sheppard Subway Project Capital Reserve Fund.
Bill No. 551 To amend City of Toronto By-law No. 133-1998, a by-law To impose fees and
charges for services and activities provided or done by the Fire Department
of the City of Toronto.
Bill No. 552 To amend By-law No. 28-1998, being A By-law respecting the Toronto
Parking Authority , to facilitate the transfer of parking operations. , as
amended.
Bill No. 553 To amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 194, Footpaths,
Bicycle Lanes and Pedestrian Ways, to designate Strathcona Avenue, north
side, from Pape Avenue to Carlaw Avenue, and south side, from Pape Avenue
to Blake Street, as bicycle lanes.
Bill No. 554 To authorize certain works and undertakings on the City of Toronto Roads.
Bill No. 555 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation
of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
Bill No. 556 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation
of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
Bill No. 557 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 62-91, respecting reserved lanes
for bicycles on certain former Metropolitan Roads.
Bill No. 558 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 108-86 designating certain
locations on former Metropolitan Roads as Pedestrian Crossovers.
Bill No. 559 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation
of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
Bill No 560 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation
of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
Bill No. 561 To amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 1997-
0442, being A By-law To authorize the execution
and registration of a plan of survey for the
acquisition of all rights, title and interests in
the private lane located 30.60 metres north of
Wellesley Street East, extending westerly from
Sackville Street, for public lane purposes .
Bill No. 562 To layout and dedicate for public lane purposes
certain land to form part of the public lane south
of Davenport Road, extending westerly from
Laughton Avenue.
Bill No. 563
To dedicate the lane north of Wellesley Street East, extending
westerly from Sackville Street for public lane purposes.
Bill No. 564 To dedicate the lane system in the block bounded by Major Street, Sussex
Avenue, Robert Street and Harbord Street for public lane purposes.
Bill No. 565 To name the public lane west of Markham Street, extending southerly from
Barton Avenue to Palmerston Square St. Peter's Lane .
Bill No. 566 To dedicate the lane extending easterly from the public lane 36.6 metres
east of Indian Road Crescent at the rear of premises 25 to 31 Annette
Street for public lane purposes.
Bill No. 567 To dedicate the lane north of Dundas Street East extending between
Dalhousie Street and Mutual Street for public lane purposes.
Bill No. 568 To name the public lane west of John Street, extending southerly from
Stephanie Street Cayley Lane.
Bill No. 569 To dedicate the lane extending easterly from Beaconsfield Avenue in rear of
premises 1341 to 1371 Dundas Street West and southerly behind premises 165
to 171 Beaconsfield Avenue for public lane purposes.
Bill No. 570 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code
Ch. 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Kent
Road, Parkmount Road, Peterborough Avenue, Sale
Avenue, St. Clarens Avenue.
Bill No. 571 To dedicate the lane at the rear of premises 7 to
29 Fuller Avenue and 12 to 28 Macdonell Avenue for
public land purposes.
Bill No. 572 To layout and dedicate for public lane
purposes certain land to form part of the
public lane at the rear of premises 245 to
251 Pacific Avenue.
Bill No. 573 To dedicate the lane east of Macdonell Avenue,
extending northerly from the public lane north of
Queen Street West for public lane purposes.
Bill No. 574
To repeal former City of Toronto By-law No. 1996-0141, being "A By-
law To further amend By-law No. 602-89, being A By-law To
authorize the construction, widening, narrowing, alteration and
repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations.',
respecting the alteration of a number of streets by narrowing the
pavement to implement the South Eglinton Area (East) - Traffic
Calming Plan - Phase I.
Bill No. 575 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and
Parking, respecting Cleveland Street, Davisville Avenue, Forman Avenue,
Merton Street, Millwood Avenue, Taunton Road.
Bill No. 576 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being "A By-law
To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing, alteration and repair
of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations.", respecting the
alteration of Spadina Road by narrowing the pavement from St. Clair Avenue
West to Montclair Avenue.
Bill No. 577 To amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 194, Footpaths,
Bicycle Lanes and Pedestrian Ways to establish a portion of St. Patrick s
Market and St. Patrick s Square as pedestrian ways.
Bill No. 578
To dedicate certain land in the block bounded by Queen Street West,
John Street, Stephanie Street and McCaul Street for public highway
purposes and to name the City-owned lane between the existing
portions of Renfrew Place east of John Street and west of McCaul
Street Renfrew Place , the City-owned lane east of John Street
extending between Queen Street West and Stephanie Street "St.
Patrick's Market", the City-owned lane west of McCaul Street
extending between Queen Street West and Stephanie Street St.
Patrick's Square , and to designate a portion of that land for
pedestrian walkway purposes.
Bill No. 579
To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic
and Parking, respecting Harvard Avenue.
Bill No. 580 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and
Parking, respecting Annette Street, Belsize Drive, Boon Avenue, Castle
Knock Road, Cherry Street, Davenport Road, Front Street West, Markham
Street, Vermont Avenue.
Bill No. 581 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and
Parking, respecting Spadina Avenue.
Bill No. 582 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A By-law
To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing, alteration and repair
of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations , respecting the
alteration of Palmerston Avenue by narrowing the pavements from Bloor
Street West to north of Bloor Street West.
Bill No. 583 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and
Parking, respecting Cowan Avenue, Dufferin Street, Fleet Street, Fort
Rouille Street, Gladstone Avenue, Gwynne Avenue, Jameson Avenue, Melborne
Avenue, Peel Street, Spencer Avenue, Springhurst Avenue, Strachan Avenue,
Tyndall Avenue.
Bill No. 584 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being "A By-law
To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing, alteration and repair
of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations.", respecting the
alteration of Spruce Street by the narrowing and realignment of the
pavement and the installation of speed humps from Parliament Street to
River Street, the alteration of each of Gifford Street and Nasmith Avenue
at their intersections with Spruce Street by the realignment of curbs to
narrow the pavement and the alteration of River Street from Spruce Street
to the Bayview Avenue ramp by the narrowing and realignment of the
pavement.
Bill No. 585 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A By-law
To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing, alteration and repair
of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations. , respecting the
alteration of Lansdowne Avenue by narrowing the pavement from Queen Street
West to Rideau Avenue.
Bill No. 586 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A By-law
To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing, alteration and repair
of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations , respecting the
realignment of the curb at the south-west corner of the Spring
Road/Parkside Drive intersection.
Bill No. 587 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and
Parking, respecting Strathcona Avenue.
Bill No. 588 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A By-law
To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing, alteration and repair
of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations. , respecting the
alteration of Strathcona Avenue east of Pape Avenue.
Bill No. 589 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic and
Parking, respecting Gifford Street, Nasmith Avenue, Spruce Street and
Sumach Street.
Bill No. 590 To levy an amount for the year 1998 upon certain Universities and
Colleges.
Bill No. 591 To levy an amount for the year 1998 upon certain Public Hospitals and
Provincial Mental Health Facilities.
Bill No. 592 To levy an amount for the year 1998 upon certain Correctional Facilities.
Bill No. 593 To provide authority for certain Officials Employed in the Finance
Department to Sign Documents on Behalf of the City of Toronto.
Bill No. 594 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the regulation
of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
Bill No. 595 To Establish a Property Tax Assistance Program for Eligible Low Income
Disabled Persons and Low Income Seniors who are Owners of Residential Real
Property in the City of Toronto.
Bill No. 596 To exempt certain lands within the Eaton Centre from the provisions of
subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act.
Bill No. 597 To amend By-law No. 471-1998, being a By-law To Provide for the Levy and
Collection of Special Charges in Respect of Certain Business Improvement
Areas.
Bill No. 598 To adopt an amendment to the Official Plan for the former City of Toronto
respecting lands known as 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 9 and 21 Hillsdale Avenue
East and 12, 14 and 16 Manor Road East.
Bill No. 599 To amend the General Zoning By-law No. 438-86 with respect to lands known
as 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 9 and 21 Hillsdale Avenue East and 12, 14 and 16
Manor Road East.
Bill No. 600 To adopt an amendment to Section 19.19 of the Official Plan for the former
City of Toronto respecting Parcel YQ-4.
Bill No. 601 To amend the Harbourfront Zoning By-law No. 283-93 with respect to
Parcel YQ-4 known as 8 York Street and part of 200 Queens Quay West.
Bill No. 602 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 331, Trees,
Article III, respecting trees that straddle property lines.
Bill No. 604 To appoint tax collectors for the City of Toronto and to rescind former
appointments. ,
which was carried.
Upon the question Shall these Bills, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as By-laws? , as follows:
By-law No. 479-1998 To acquire a limited interest in and over lands for drainage
easement purposes - Wychwood Park.
By-law No. 480-1998 A by-law to dedicate Part of 1' reserve west of Lot 13, Registered
Plan 825, designated as Part 1, Plan 64R-15943.
By-law No. 481-1998 A by-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(7) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, to exempt certain lands being
Lots 822, 823, 824, 825 and 826 on the north easterly side of
Millwood Road, Plan 2120, in the City of Toronto (formerly Borough
of East York).
By-law No. 482-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 13 to the Official Plan for the Former
Borough of East York Affecting the Lands Located on the West Side
of Cranfield Road Between Northdale Boulevard and Curity Avenue.
By-law No. 483-1998 To amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law No. 6752, as amended, of the
Former Township of East York.
By-law No. 484-1998 To amend Restricted Area Zoning By-law No. 6752, as amended, of the
Former Township of East York.
By-law No. 485-1998 A By-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(7) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, to exempt certain lands being
Block 7 of Registered Plan 66M-2325 at 870 Pape Avenue, in the City
of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York).
By-law No. 486-1998 To amend Zoning By-law No. 1916 of the former Borough of East
York.
By-law No. 487-1998 To amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 of the former Borough of East
York.
By-law No. 488-1998 To introduce Demolition Control for certain areas within the former
City of Etobicoke.
By-law No. 489-1998 To extend the term of Interim Control By-law No. 1997-168 with
respect to Restaurants with Adult Entertainment Uses in Commercial
and Regional Open Space Zones (Etobicoke).
By-law No. 490-1998 To amend Chapters 304 and 326 of the Etobicoke Zoning Code to
recognize certain lands as being areas of Site Plan Control within
the City of Toronto.
By-law No. 491-1998 To amend Chapters 320 and 324 of the Etobicoke Zoning Code with
respect to certain lands located north of Evans Avenue and east of
Sherway Gate (Etobicoke).
By-law No. 492-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 462 of the Official Plan for the City of
North York.
By-law No. 493-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 464 of the Official Plan for the City of
North York.
By-law No. 494-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 466 of the Official Plan for the City of
North York.
By-law No. 495-1998 To amend City of North York By-law No. 7625.
By-law No. 496-1998 To amend City of North York By-law No. 7625.
[Note: By-Law No. 497-1998 was not used]
By-law No. 498-1998 To amend City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625.
By-law No. 499-1998 To amend By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, as
amended.
By-law No. 500-1998 To amend By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, as
amended.
By-law No. 501-1998 To amend By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, as
amended.
By-law No. 502-1998 To amend By-law No. 31878 of the former City of North York, as
amended.
By-law No. 503-1998 To amend By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, as
amended.
By-law No. 504-1998 To amend By-law No. 30518 of the former City of North York, as
amended.
By-law No. 505-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 1004 of the Official Plan for the former
City of Scarborough.
By-law No. 506-1998 To amend the Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No.
24982 with respect to the Malvern Employment District.
By-law No. 507-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 1007 of the Official Plan for the former
City of Scarborough
By-law No. 508-1998 To amend Scarborough Zoning By-law No. 25265 as amended with
respect to the Cliffcrest Community.
By-law No. 509-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 1009 of the Official Plan for the former
City of Scarborough.
By-law No. 510-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 1010 of the Official Plan for the former
City of Scarborough.
By-law No. 511-1998 To amend By-law No. 24982, the Employment Districts Zoning By-law.
By-law No. 512-1998 To designate a Site Plan Control Area in the Progress Employment
District Community.
By-law No. 513-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 1011 of the Official Plan for the former
City of Scarborough.
By-law No. 514-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 1013 of the Official Plan for the former
City of Scarborough.
By-law No. 515-1998 To amend Scarborough Zoning By-law No. 9276, with respect to the
Kennedy Park Community.
By-law No. 516-1998 To adopt Amendment No. 1015 of the Official Plan for the former
City of Scarborough.
By-law No. 517-1998 To amend the Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No.
24982 with respect to the Ellesmere Employment District.
By-law No. 518-1998 To designate a Site Plan Control Area in the Ellesmere Employment
District.
By-law No. 519-1998 To exempt a portion of a plan of subdivision in the Port Union
Village Community from Part Lot Control.
By-law No. 520-1998 To amend By-law No. 24982, the Employment Districts Zoning By-
law.
By-law No. 521-1998 To amend By-law No. 9508, the Dorset Park Community Zoning By-law.
By-law No. 522-1998 To designate a Site Plan Control Area in the Wexford Employment
District.
By-law No. 523-1998 To designate a Site Plan Control Area (Scarborough-Eglinton
Community).
By-law No. 524-1998 To designate certain lands on a registered plan not subject to Part
Lot Control in the Cliffcrest Community.
By-law No. 525-1998 To amend further By-law No. 23503, respecting the regulation of
traffic on Toronto Roads.
By-law No. 526-1998 To amend further By-law No. 23505, of the former City of
Scarborough, respecting the speed limits on Toronto Roads.
By-law No. 527-1998 To amend By-law No. 438-86, the Zoning By-law, as amended, to make
certain technical corrections.
By-law No. 528-1998 To amend By-law No. 1997-0184 respecting lands known as the East
Bayfront.
By-law No. 529-1998 To adopt an amendment to the Official Plan for the former City of
Toronto respecting lands known as 245 Carlaw Avenue.
By-law No. 530-1998 To amend the General Zoning By-law No. 438-86 with respect to lands
known as 245 Carlaw Avenue.
By-law No. 531-1998 To amend further Council Procedural By-law No. 23-1998, being a By-
law To Govern the Proceedings of Council and the Committees
thereof.
By-law No. 532-1998 To amend Scarborough Zoning By-law No. 12360, with respect to the
Tam O Shanter Community.
By-law No. 533-1998 To amend By-law No. 20512 respecting the conveyance of land for
parks purposes, to provide for the alternative dedication of land
for park purposes.
By-law No. 534-1998 To amend Former City of York By-law No. 1-83 to authorize the
temporary use of lands, buildings of structures with respect to
lands known as 180 Church Street.
By-law No. 535-1998 To provide for the entering into of easements for the conservation
of buildings on lands known as Nos. 363 and 365 Adelaide Street
East and 226 King Street East.
By-law No. 536-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 537-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 538-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 183, Article V.
By-law No. 539-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 540-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 541-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 542-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 543-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 544-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 545-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 546-1998 To amend the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect to Traffic -
Chapter 240, Article 1.
By-law No. 547-1998 To amend Chapter 134 of the Etobicoke Municipal Code with respect
to Fire Routes - 630 Evans Avenue.
By-law No. 548-1998 To authorize the designation of Fire Routes under Chapter 134 of
the Etobicoke Municipal Code - 22-66 Guided Court.
By-law No. 549-1998 To authorize certain works and undertakings on City of Toronto
Roads.
By-law No. 550-1998 To stop up and close part of the public highway Sudbury Street and
to authorize the sale thereof, together with a previously closed
portion of Sudbury Street, to Dufflet Pastries Inc.
By-law No. 551-1998 To establish procedures governing the sale of real property.
By-law No. 552-1998 To acquire certain interests in lands for or in connection with the
Sheppard Subway Project.
By-law No. 553-1998 To amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets
and Sidewalks, with respect to the regulation of licensed boulevard
marketing areas.
By-law No. 554-1998 To repeal Confirmation By-law No. 1997-0088
of the former City of Toronto as it relates
to an agreement between the former City of
Toronto and COTAPSAI.
By-law No. 555-1998 To remove delegation to an appointed officer of approval of
highways less than 20 metres in width.
By-law No. 556-1998 To establish the TTC Capital Subsidy Reserve Fund.
By-law No. 557-1998 To amend By-law No. 447-1998 respecting the acquisitions of certain
interests in land for or in connection with the Rapid Transit
Expansion Program (R.T.E.P.).
By-law No. 558-1998 To establish the Sheppard Subway Project Capital Reserve Fund.
By-law No. 559-1998 To amend City of Toronto By-law No. 133-1998, a by-law To impose
fees and charges for services and activities provided or done by
the Fire Department of the City of Toronto.
By-law No. 560-1998 To amend By-law No. 28-1998, being A By-law respecting the
Toronto Parking Authority , to facilitate the transfer of parking
operations.
By-law No. 561-1998 To amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 194,
Footpaths, Bicycle Lanes and Pedestrian Ways, to designate
Strathcona Avenue, north side, from Pape Avenue to Carlaw Avenue,
and south side, from Pape Avenue to Blake Street, as bicycle
lanes.
By-law No. 562-1998 To authorize certain works and undertakings on the City of Toronto
Roads.
By-law No. 563-1998 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the
regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
By-law No. 564-1998 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the
regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
By-law No. 565-1998 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 62-91, respecting reserved
lanes for bicycles on certain former Metropolitan Roads.
By-law No. 566-1998 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 108-86 designating certain
locations on former Metropolitan Roads as Pedestrian Crossovers.
By-law No. 567-1998 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the
regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
By-law No. 568-1998 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the
regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
By-law No. 569-1998 To amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 1997-0442, being A By-
law To authorize the execution and registration of a plan of survey
for the acquisition of all rights, title and interests in the
private lane located 30.60 metres north of Wellesley Street East,
extending westerly from Sackville Street, for public lane purposes
.
By-law No. 570-1998 To layout and dedicate for public lane
purposes certain land to form part of the
public lane south of Davenport Road,
extending westerly from Laughton Avenue.
By-law No. 571-1998
To dedicate the lane north of Wellesley Street East,
extending westerly from Sackville Street for public
lane purposes.
By-law No. 572-1998 To dedicate the lane system in the block bounded by Major Street,
Sussex Avenue, Robert Street and Harbord Street for public lane
purposes.
By-law No. 573-1998 To name the public lane west of Markham Street, extending southerly
from Barton Avenue to Palmerston Square St. Peter's Lane .
By-law No. 574-1998 To dedicate the lane extending easterly from the public lane 36.6
metres east of Indian Road Crescent at the rear of premises 25 to
31 Annette Street for public lane purposes.
By-law No. 575-1998 To dedicate the lane north of Dundas Street East extending between
Dalhousie Street and Mutual Street for public lane purposes.
By-law No. 576-1998 To name the public lane west of John Street, extending southerly
from Stephanie Street Cayley Lane.
By-law No. 577-1998 To dedicate the lane extending easterly from Beaconsfield Avenue in
rear of premises 1341 to 1371 Dundas Street West and southerly
behind premises 165 to 171 Beaconsfield Avenue for public lane
purposes.
By-law No. 578-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic
and Parking, respecting Kent Road, Parkmount Road, Peterborough
Avenue, Sale Avenue, St. Clarens Avenue.
By-law No. 579-1998 To dedicate the lane at the rear of premises 7 to 29 Fuller Avenue
and 12 to 28 Macdonell Avenue for public land purposes.
By-law No. 580-1998 To layout and dedicate for public lane purposes certain land to
form part of the public lane at the rear of premises 245 to 251
Pacific Avenue.
By-law No. 581-1998 To dedicate the lane east of Macdonell Avenue, extending northerly
from the public lane north of Queen Street West for public lane purposes.
By-law No. 582-1998 To repeal former City of Toronto By-law No. 1996-0141, being A By-
law To further amend By-law No. 602-89, being A By-law To
authorize the construction, widening, narrowing, alteration and
repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations. ,
respecting the alteration of a number of streets by narrowing the
pavement to implement the South Eglinton Area (East) - Traffic
Calming Plan - Phase I.
By-law No. 583-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic
and Parking, respecting Cleveland Street, Davisville Avenue, Forman
Avenue, Merton Street, Millwood Avenue, Taunton Road.
By-law No. 584-1998 To further amend former City of Toronto By-
law No. 602-89, being "A By-law To authorize
the construction, widening, narrowing,
alteration and repair of sidewalks, pavements
and curbs at various locations.", respecting
the alteration of Spadina Road by narrowing
the pavement from St. Clair Avenue West to
Montclair Avenue.
By-law No. 585-1998
To amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code
Chapter 194, Footpaths, Bicycle Lanes and Pedestrian
Ways to establish a portion of St. Patrick's Market
and St. Patrick's Square as pedestrian ways.
By-law No. 586-1998 To dedicate certain land in the block bounded
by Queen Street West, John Street, Stephanie
Street and McCaul Street for public highway
purposes and to name the City-owned lane
between the existing portions of Renfrew
Place east of John Street and west of McCaul
Street Renfrew Place , the City-owned lane
east of John Street extending between Queen
Street West and Stephanie Street St.
Patrick's Market , the City-owned lane west
of McCaul Street extending between Queen
Street West and Stephanie Street St.
Patrick's Square , and to designate a portion
of that land for pedestrian walkway
purposes.
By-law No. 587-1998
To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code
Ch. 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Harvard
Avenue.
By-law No. 588-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic
and Parking, respecting Annette Street, Belsize Drive, Boon Avenue,
Castle Knock Road, Cherry Street, Davenport Road, Front Street
West, Markham Street, Vermont Avenue.
By-law No. 589-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic
and Parking, respecting Spadina Avenue.
By-law No. 590-1998 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A
By-law To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing,
alteration and repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various
locations , respecting the alteration of Palmerston Avenue by
narrowing the pavements from Bloor Street West to north of Bloor
Street West.
By-law No. 591-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic
and Parking, respecting Cowan Avenue, Dufferin Street, Fleet
Street, Fort Rouille Street, Gladstone Avenue, Gwynne Avenue,
Jameson Avenue, Melborne Avenue, Peel Street, Spencer Avenue,
Springhurst Avenue, Strachan Avenue, Tyndall Avenue.
By-law No. 592-1998 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A
By-law To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing,
alteration and repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various
locations. , respecting the alteration of Spruce Street by the
narrowing and realignment of the pavement and the installation of
speed humps from Parliament Street to River Street, the alteration
of each of Gifford Street and Nasmith Avenue at their intersections
with Spruce Street by the realignment of curbs to narrow the
pavement and the alteration of River Street from Spruce Street to
the Bayview Avenue ramp by the narrowing and realignment of the
pavement.
By-law No. 593-1998 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A
By-law To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing,
alteration and repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various
locations. , respecting the alteration of Lansdowne Avenue by
narrowing the pavement from Queen Street West to Rideau Avenue.
By-law No. 594-1998 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A
By-law To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing,
alteration and repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various
locations , respecting the realignment of the curb at the south-
west corner of the Spring Road/Parkside Drive intersection.
By-law No. 595-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 400, Traffic
and Parking, respecting Strathcona Avenue.
By-law No. 596-1998 To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being A
By-law To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing,
alteration and repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various
locations. , respecting the alteration of Strathcona Avenue east of
Pape Avenue.
By-law No. 597-1998
To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code
Ch. 400, Traffic and Parking, respecting Gifford
Street, Nasmith Avenue, Spruce Street and Sumach
Street.
By-law No. 598-1998 To levy an amount for the year 1998 upon certain Universities and
Colleges.
By-law No. 599-1998 To levy an amount for the year 1998 upon certain Public Hospitals
and Provincial Mental Health Facilities.
By-law No. 600-1998 To levy an amount for the year 1998 upon certain Correctional
Facilities.
By-law No. 601-1998 To provide authority for certain Officials Employed in the Finance
Department to Sign Documents on Behalf of the City of Toronto.
By-law No. 602-1998 To amend further Metropolitan By-law No. 32-92, respecting the
regulation of traffic on former Metropolitan Roads.
By-law No. 603-1998 To Establish a Property Tax Assistance Program for Eligible Low
Income Disabled Persons and Low Income Seniors who are Owners of
Residential Real Property in the City of Toronto.
By-law No. 604-1998 To exempt certain lands within the Eaton Centre from the provisions
of subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act.
By-law No. 605-1998 To amend By-law No. 471-1998, being a By-law To Provide for the
Levy and Collection of Special Charges in Respect of Certain
Business Improvement Areas.
By-law No. 606-1998 To adopt an amendment to the Official Plan for the former City of
Toronto respecting lands known as 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 9 and 21
Hillsdale Avenue East and 12, 14 and 16 Manor Road East.
By-law No. 607-1998 To amend the General Zoning By-law No. 438-86 with respect to lands
known as 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 9 and 21 Hillsdale Avenue East and
12, 14 and 16 Manor Road East.
By-law No. 608-1998 To adopt an amendment to Section 19.19 of the Official Plan for the
former City of Toronto respecting Parcel YQ-4.
By-law No. 609-1998 To amend the Harbourfront Zoning By-law No. 283-93 with respect to
Parcel YQ-4 known as 8 York Street and part of 200 Queens Quay
West.
By-law No. 610-1998 To amend the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 331,
Trees, Article III, respecting trees that straddle property lines.
By-law No. 611-1998 To appoint tax collectors for the City of Toronto and to rescind
former appointments. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Gardner,
Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Ootes, Rae, Saundercook, Sgro, Tzekas, Walker - 36.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
1517 Councillor Holyday, seconded by Councillor King, moved that leave be granted to introduce:
Bill No. 608 To confirm the fourth portion of the proceedings of Council at its Meeting
held on the 31st day of July, 1998. ;
which was carried.
Upon the question Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 612-1998 To confirm the fourth portion of the proceedings of Council at its
Meeting held on the 31st day of July, 1998. ;
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Holyday, Jakobek,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae,
Saundercook, Tzekas, Walker - 33.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
1518 Clause No. 6 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Equal
Opportunity - Anti-Discrimination Policy Requirements for Suppliers .
(See Appendix A , page 8382.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment, Councillor
Davis, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by adding to
Recommendation No. (1) embodied in the joint report (July 9, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer, the following words, and all
Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Special Purpose Bodies , so that such Recommendation now
reads as follows:
(1) in the purchasing process for goods and services, the use of the former
City of Toronto Non-Discrimination Policy Declaration Form which provides
protection on the basis of race, creed, colour, national origin, political
or religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
family relationship and disability, be continued and expanded to include
all other former municipalities, and all Agencies, Boards, Commissions and
Special Purpose Bodies; .
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Davis, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, as amended, it was carried.
1519 Council resumed consideration of the following Notice of Motion J(9):
(See also Minute No.1494.)
Moved by: Councillor Miller
Seconded by: Councillor Feldman
WHEREAS more than half of the future housing need in the City will be for rental
housing; and
WHEREAS the interim report of the Golden Task Force said that at least 4,000 new
affordable rental units must be built every year; and
WHEREAS at the last Council meeting Council struck out Recommendation No. (2) of
the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on the Tax Policy Options of the
Multi-Residential Property class without consideration of the ramifications of the
motion on the building of new housing;
WHEREAS the former Metro Council, and many others, supported the objective set out
in that recommendation as it will help to promote the construction of rental
housing;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT such recommendation be reopened and that Council
pass a by-law to create a property class for newly constructed rental apartment
buildings of seven units or more at the residential/farm tax rate and that the
Province be requested to make this a permanent tax policy tool.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment, Councillor
Miller in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be referred to the Assessment and Tax
Policy Task Force.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion by Councillor Miller, it was
carried.
1520 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Balkissoon, with the permission of Council,
moved that, in accordance with subsection 11(8) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council
waive the requirement of the 4:00 p.m. recess, and that Council continue to meet until
5:00 p.m., the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bussin, Cho,
Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Flint, Holyday, Jakobek, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Tzekas, Walker - 29.
Nays: Councillors: Bossons, Chong, Davis, Filion, King, Lindsay Luby, Saundercook - 7.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
1521 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Kelly, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council vary its proceedings to now meet in camera to consider the following Notice
of Motion J(18):
Moved by: Councillor Berardinetti
Seconded by: Councillor Duguid
WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, issued
confidential instructions to staff respecting Ontario Municipal Board Appeals by
Ontario Hydro (Graywood Investments Limited and Norstar Investments) and directed
that further reports be submitted to The Scarborough Community Council meeting to
be held on July 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with these instructions, the City Solicitor submitted
reports prepared by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and
the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, attached to the
Solicitor s confidential report dated July 20, 1998, to the Scarborough Community
Council meeting held on July 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS the Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the
aforementioned reports to a Special Meeting of the Community Council on Tuesday,
July 28, 1998, at which a quorum was not achieved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council resolve in camera to give direction
to the City Solicitor on this matter. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Ashton, Berardinetti, Cho, Davis, Duguid, Flint, Gardner, Johnston,
Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Ootes, Rae, Saundercook, Tzekas - 14.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Chow, Disero, Filion,
Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Shiner, Walker - 21.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Council deferred further consideration of the foregoing Motion until later in the meeting.
(See Minute No. 1525.)
1522 Clause No. 3 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed Conditions of
Employment - Council Staff Members .
(See Appendix A , page 8355.)
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Clause, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
adding thereto the following:
It is further recommended that Council staff members who were employed by a
former municipality which had a severance practice greater than two weeks per year
of service be grandfathered at the level of severance payment through the former
practice for their service prior to January 1, 1998.
(b) Councillor Disero, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended to
provide that Council staff be allowed to opt out of the benefits package in lieu
of receiving the financial equivalent payment, until such time as the review of
the full benefit plan is considered.
(c) Councillor King:, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be amended by
amending Recommendation Nos. (7) and (8) embodied in the joint report (July 20,
1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Executive Director of
Human Resources, by adding thereto the following words and that the payments be
made from the Councillors office budget.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Tzekas, with the permission of Council, moved
that, in accordance with subsection 38(c) of the Council Procedural By-law, the vote be
now taken, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Chong, Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Gardner, Jones, Prue,
Saundercook, Tzekas - 10.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Chow, Disero, Flint, Holyday, Johnston,
Kinahan, King, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc,
Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Rae, Walker - 20.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
(d) Councillor Johnston, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Clause be struck out
and referred to the Personnel Sub-Committee of the Corporate Services Committee,
together with the foregoing motions by Councillors Moscoe, Disero and King.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Johnston, it
was carried.
1523 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Nunziata, with the permission of Council,
moved that Council vary its proceedings to now resume consideration of the following
Notice of Motion J(16):
(See also Minutes Nos.1458 and 1501 )
Moved by: Councillor Nunziata
Seconded by: Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski
WHEREAS the User Fee Committee, at its meeting held on July 28, 1998, received a
presentation from the Parks and Recreation Division regarding the Parks and
Recreation User Fees, Proposed Consultation Process; and
WHEREAS it is requested that Council consider that there be no User Fees for the
fundamental services such as the following:
Volunteer Development/General Leadership Development;
Child Summer Outdoor Drop-in Playground Program;
Outdoor Public Swim;
Basic Wading Pools/Spray Pads;
Waterfront Beaches;
Outdoor Public Skate;
Neighbourhood Special Events; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto would incur a potential revenue reduction of
$150,000.00 annually for no User Fees for this list of Fundamental Services at
current service levels;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT there be no User Fees for the above-noted
Fundamental Services, which would include swimming, skating and other leisure time
recreation activities that the former municipalities provided, and that staff be
instructed to provide up to $150,000.00 to implement this initiative
immediately. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow,
Davis, Disero, Filion, Holyday, Jakobek, Jones, Kelly, Korwin-
Kuczynski, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes,
Prue, Rae, Walker - 25.
Nays: Councillors: Chong, Duguid, Faubert, Flint, Johnston, Kinahan, Saundercook,
Shiner, Tzekas - 9.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 14.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, without amendment:
(a) Councillor Nunziata, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be amended by
deleting the Operative Paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT user fees be waived for outdoor public swim,
and basic wading pools/spray pads only; and that the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer be instructed to provide up to $54,000.00 to implement this initiative;
and that the matter of the balance of the fundamental services outlined in the
second recital be referred to the User Fee Committee for consideration.
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Kelly, with the permission of Council, moved
that, in accordance with subsection 38(c) of the Council Procedural By-law, the vote be
now taken, the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Chong, Disero, Faubert,
Flint, Kelly, Rae, Tzekas - 11.
Nays: Councillors: Ashton, Augimeri, Bussin, Chow, Davis, Duguid, Holyday, Johnston,
Jones, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Lindsay Luby, Mihevc,
Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Walker - 20.
Decided in the negative, less than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
(b) Councillor Prue, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion by Councillor
Nunziata be amended to provide that funds to implement this initiative be drawn
from the appropriate account, including, if possible, any monies that may have
been made from the Toronto Street Festival.
(c) Councillor Davis, in amendment, moved that:
(1) the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Nunziata be amended by adding
thereto the following:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT there be no user fees for summer camps,
martial arts classes, tennis lessons, golf lessons, riding lessons, pottery
classes and any and all recreational services offered by other
municipalities; ; and
(2) should the foregoing Motion not carry, adding thereto the following:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT appropriate signage be installed at
facilities in East York, Scarborough and York, directing residents to free
facilities in Etobicoke, North York and Toronto.
(d) Councillor Moscoe, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Davis be referred to the User Fee Committee for consideration
(e) Councillor Chow, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Nunziata be amended to provide that there also be no user fees for Volunteer
Development/General Leadership Development , with funds in the amount of
$13,860.00 being provided to implement this initiative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (d) by Councillor Moscoe, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Holyday,
Johnston, Jones, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc, Moscoe,
Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Tzekas, Walker - 28.
Nays: Councillors: Davis, Gardner, Kelly, Kinahan, Miller - 5.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 23.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor Prue, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bussin, Cho,
Chong, Chow, Davis, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Tzekas, Walker - 29.
Nays: Councillors: Disero, Duguid, Faubert - 3.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 26.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (e) by Councillor Chow, the vote
was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Augimeri, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Johnston, Kinahan,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue,
Rae, Walker - 15.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Cho, Chong,
Davis, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Jones,
Kelly, Ootes, Tzekas - 18.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 3.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Nunziata, the
vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Gardner,
Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Tzekas, Walker -
31.
Nay: Councillor: Faubert - 1.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 30.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion, as amended, the vote was taken
as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Davis, Disero, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc,
Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Tzekas, Walker - 31.
Nays: Councillors: Duguid, Faubert - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 29.
1524 Councillor Faubert, seconded by Councillor Adams, moved that leave be granted to introduce
Bill No. 609 To confirm the fifth portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 31st day of July, 1998. ,
which was carried.
Upon the question Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 613-1998 To confirm the fifth portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 31st day of July, 1998. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Cho, Chong,
Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner,
Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Tzekas, Walker -
31.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
1525 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Tzekas, with the permission of Council, moved
that Council vary its proceedings to now resume consideration of the following Notice of
Motion J(18) (See also Minutes Nos. 1417 and 1521):
Moved by: Councillor Berardinetti
Seconded by: Councillor Duguid
WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, issued
confidential instructions to staff respecting Ontario Municipal Board Appeals by
Ontario Hydro (Graywood Investments Limited and Norstar Investments) and directed
that further reports be submitted to The Scarborough Community Council meeting to
be held on July 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with these instructions, the City Solicitor submitted
reports prepared by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and
the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, attached to the
Solicitor s confidential report dated July 20, 1998, to the Scarborough Community
Council meeting held on July 22, 1998; and
WHEREAS The Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the
aforementioned reports to a Special Meeting of the Community Council on Tuesday,
July 28, 1998, at which a quorum was not achieved;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council resolve in camera to give direction
to the City Solicitor on this matter. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Chong, Davis, Disero, Duguid,
Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Johnston, Kelly, Kinahan,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae,
Tzekas, Walker - 24.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Cho, Chow, Jones, Layton, Miller - 8.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 12.
Having regard that Council in Committee of the Whole had met in camera earlier in the
meeting:
(a) Councillor Berardinetti, in amendment, moved that the foregoing Motion be amended
by adding thereto the following:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council further instruct staff, such
instructions to remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the
Municipal Act, as follows:
(1) the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate staff, explore the
appellants interest without prejudice to resolve the outstanding appeals
based on the following City objectives:
(a) comparable and compatible in-fill residential development, having
regard to the unit types, lot dimensions and area, building
setbacks, road widths and streetscapes of the abutting quality
neighbourhoods;
(b) appropriate City parks, trails, bicycle pathways and other
recreational amenities; and
(c) appropriate storm water quantity and quality facilities and other
environmental enhancements as may be identified through the current
study commissioned by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services;
(2) the results of the above negotiations and study, and the monies available
for land acquisition requirements identified, be reported for consideration
by the Scarborough Community Council at its meeting to be held on
September 16, 1998; and
(3) the City Solicitor advise the Ontario Municipal Board of the foregoing
directions at the next pre-hearing conference on September 8, 1998.
(b) Councillor Kelly, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Berardinetti be amended:
(1) to provide that the provisions of this legislation be extended to the
entire corridor; and
(2) by deleting the following words such instructions to remain confidential
in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act .
(c) Councillor Tzekas, in amendment, moved that the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor
Berardinetti be amended:
(1) to provide that Council preserve the goal of land acquisition as the first
priority; and
(2) by deferring consideration of this matter until such time as the
confidential study has been completed by the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Tzekas, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Layton, Tzekas - 2.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Johnston, Jones,
Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes,
Prue, Saundercook, Shiner, Walker - 27.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 25.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (c) by Councillor
Tzekas, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Berardinetti, Bossons, Duguid, Flint, Kelly, Layton, Tzekas,
Walker - 8.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero,
Faubert, Filion, Gardner, Holyday, Jones, Kinahan,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue,
Saundercook, Shiner - 23.
Decided in the negative by majority of 15.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (1) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Kelly, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero,
Faubert, Gardner, Holyday, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Mihevc,
Miller, Nunziata, Ootes, Saundercook, Shiner, Walker - 20.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Duguid, Filion, Flint, Jones, Layton,
Moscoe, Prue, Tzekas - 11.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 9.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2) of the foregoing motion (b) by Councillor
Kelly, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Bussin,
Cho, Chong, Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner,
Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Mihevc, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Saundercook, Shiner, Tzekas,
Walker - 32.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion (a) by Councillor Berardinetti,
as amended, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Chong,
Chow, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner, Holyday,
Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Saundercook, Shiner, Walker - 29.
Nays: Councillors: Bossons, Bussin, Layton, Tzekas - 4.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 25.
1526 At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Kelly, with the permission of Council, moved
that, in accordance with subsection 11(8) of the Council Procedural By-law, Council waive
the requirement of the 5:00 p.m. recess, and that Council continue to meet to complete its
consideration of the following Notice of Motion J(6) (See also Minute No. 1492):
Moved by: Councillor Balkissoon
Seconded by: Councillor Cho
WHEREAS the application for a change to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws of
the land within the Morningside Heights Land Use Study Area has been appealed to
the Ontario Municipal Board; and
WHEREAS the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development s recommendations to
Council on July 8, 1998, were not adopted; and
WHEREAS Council approved Option No. 2 of the Land Use Study of these lands;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the City Solicitor to appear
before the Ontario Municipal Board in defence of the Council s decision for this
area;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor be authorized to engage the
necessary professional assistance to support the Council decision on this Land Use
Study at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled in October, 1998, with
funds to be made available from the Corporate Contingency Account as required. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Chong, Davis, Disero,
Duguid, Faubert, Flint, Gardner, Holyday, Johnston, Kelly, Kinahan,
Korwin-Kuczynski, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Saundercook, Tzekas,
Walker - 23.
Nays: Councillors: Augimeri, Bossons, Bussin, Filion, Jones, Layton, Miller, Rae - 8.
Decided in the affirmative, more than two-thirds of Members present having voted in the
affirmative.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing Motion by Councillor Balkissoon,
seconded by Councillor Cho, without amendment, the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Balkissoon, Bussin, Cho, Chong, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint,
Gardner, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Ootes, Saundercook, Shiner, Walker -
16.
Nays: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Chow, Disero,
Holyday, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Prue, Tzekas - 17.
Decided in the negative by a majority of 1.
1527 At this point in the proceedings, Council deferred consideration of the following matters
to its next regular meeting to be held on October 1, 1998:
(i) Clause No. 45 of Report No. 11 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed 219
Dufferin Street, Sale of Surplus City-Owned Property - (Ward 20 - Trinity-
Niagara) ;
(ii) Clause No. 1 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,
headed A Rapid Transit Connection Between Pearson International Airport and Union
Station ;
(iii) Clause No. 23 of Report No. 15 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee,
headed Status of Special Committees and Task Forces ;
(iv) Clause No. 1 of Report No. 9 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report
of The Toronto Transition Team, headed The Roles and Responsibilities of
Community Councils In the Context of the Council-Committee Structure ; and
(v) (a) Enquiry dated June 29, 1998, from Councillor Walker regarding the Mayor s
role in discussions with Maple Leaf Gardens concerning the City s interest
in the Union Station Lands; and
(b) enquiry dated June 30, 1998, from Councillor Walker regarding the proposal
for the development of a Maple Leaf Gardens Complex at Exhibition Place.
(vi) (a) Answer dated July 20, 1998, from Mayor Lastman to Councillor Walker; in
response to his enquiry; and
(b) answer dated July 24, 1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer,
addressed to City Council in response to Councillor Walker s enquiry.
1528 Councillor Flint, seconded by Councillor Gardner, moved that leave be granted to introduce
Bill No. 610 To confirm the last portion of the proceedings of the Council at its
meeting held on the 31st day of July, 1998. ,
the vote upon which was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Augimeri, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Bossons, Cho, Chong,
Chow, Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Flint, Gardner,
Holyday, Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton,
Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Rae, Tzekas, Walker -
31.
Nays: Nil.
Decided in the affirmative, without dissent.
Upon the question Shall this Bill, prepared for this meeting of Council, be passed and
hereby declared as a By-law? , as follows:
By-law No. 614-1998 To confirm the last portion of the proceedings of the Council at
its meeting held on the 31st day of July, 1998. ,
the vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Councillors: Adams, Ashton, Augimeri, Berardinetti, Bossons, Cho, Chong, Chow,
Davis, Disero, Duguid, Faubert, Filion, Gardner, Holyday, Johnston,
Jones, Kelly, Kinahan, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Mihevc, Miller,
Moscoe, Nunziata, Ootes, Prue, Saundercook - 28.
Nays: Councillors: Tzekas, Walker - 2.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 26.
Council adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
CASE OOTES, NOVINA WONG,
Deputy Mayor City Clerk
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