Minutes of the Council of the City of Toronto 1 May 23, 24 and 25, 2006
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Minutes of the Council of the City of Toronto 1 May 23, 24 and 25, 2006 Guide to Minutes Agenda Index These Minutes were confirmed by City Council on June 27, 2006. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORONTO TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2006 AND THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2006 City Council met in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Toronto. CALL TO ORDER - 9:37 a.m. 6.1 Mayor Miller took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. 6.2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Councillor Carroll, seconded by Councillor Del Grande, moved that the Minutes of the regular Council meeting held on the 25th, 26th and 27th days of April, 2006, be confirmed in the form supplied to the Members, which carried. 6.3 PETITIONS May 24, 2006: (a) Councillor Grimes submitted a petition (undated) containing the signatures of approximately 255 individuals, respecting the conversion of lands at 156 and 160 Evans Avenue and 833, 835 and 839 Oxford Street, from Industrial to Residential. The above petition was received and considered with Etobicoke York Community Council Report 3, Deferred Clause 2a, headed “Refusal Report - 829, 833, 839 Oxford Street and 156, 160 Evans Avenue; OPA and Rezoning Application, Applicant: CIC Millwork Ltd. (Ward 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore)”. 2 Minutes of the Council of the City of Toronto May 23, 24 and 25, 2006 (b) Councillor Davis submitted a petition (May 24, 2006) containing the signatures of approximately 181 individuals, respecting safety shields in cabs. The above petition was received and considered with Motion J(2), moved by Councillor Davis, seconded by Councillor Moscoe, respecting proposed improvements for the safety of Taxi Drivers. PRESENTATION OF REPORTS 6.4 Councillor Lindsay Luby presented the following Reports for consideration by Council: Deferred Clauses from April 25-27, 2006: Policy and Finance Committee Report 3, Clauses 2a, 12a and 28a Administration Committee Report 2, Clauses 2a, 6a and 12a Audit Committee Report 1, Clauses 4a and 9a Planning and Transportation Committee Report 2, Clauses 1a, 2a and 10a Striking Committee Report 2, Clause 1a Works Committee Report 2, Clauses 1a, 15a, 21a and 23a Etobicoke York Community Council Report 3, Clauses 2a, 3a, 8a, 10a and 56a Scarborough Community Council Report 3, Clauses 5a and 12a Toronto and East York Community Council Report 3, Clause 85a New Committee Reports: Policy and Finance Committee Report 4 Administration Committee Report 3 Board of Health Report 3 Community Services Committee Report 3 Economic Development and Parks Committee Report 3 Planning and Transportation Committee Report 3 Works Committee Report 3 Joint Policy and Finance Committee and Administration Committee Report 1 Joint Policy and Finance Committee and Economic Development and Parks Committee Report 1 New Community Council Reports: Etobicoke York Community Council Report 4 North York Community Council Report 4 Scarborough Community Council Report 4 Toronto and East York Community Council Report 4 and moved, seconded by Councillor De Baeremaeker, that Council now give consideration to such Reports, which carried. Minutes of the Council of the City of Toronto 3 May 23, 24 and 25, 2006 6.5 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Ashton declared his interest in Policy and Finance Committee Report 4, Clause 17, headed “Acquisition of Toronto District School Board’s Wanita Road Site (Ward 44 - Scarborough East)”, in that he owns property in the immediate vicinity. Councillor Augimeri declared her interest in Motion J(7), moved by Councillor Mihevc, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bussin, respecting a request for a review of Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Act - Firefighters’ Illness or Disease, in that her spouse acts as a consultant dealing specifically with Workplace Safety and Insurance Act matters. Councillor Cowbourne declared her interest in the following matters on the Order Paper for this meeting of Council: (i) Policy and Finance Committee Report 4, Clause 17, headed “Acquisition of Toronto District School Board’s Wanita Road Site (Ward 44 - Scarborough East)”, in that the subject property is adjacent to her principal residence; and (ii) Item (c), entitled “City of Toronto Energy Plan”, as contained in Policy and Finance Committee Report 4, Clause 35, headed “Other Items Considered by the Committee”, in that her husband is employed by an independent electricity system operator which is directly responsible for the sale of hydro electricity in Ontario. Deputy Mayor Feldman declared his interest in the following matters on the Order Paper for this meeting of Council: (i) Policy and Finance Committee Report 4, Clause 10, headed “Request to Install an Irrigation Supply Main Crossing under Jane Street for the Oakdale Golf and Country Club (Ward 7 - York West and Ward 9 - York Centre)”, in that he is a past President, shareholder and member of the subject Club; (ii) Item (k), entitled “The Jolly Miller Lands (Ward 25 – Don Valley West)”, as contained in Administration Committee Report 3, Clause 15, headed “Other Items Considered by the Committee”, in that his principal residence is across the road from the subject property; and (iii) Works Committee Report 3, Clause 1, headed “Co-ordinated Street Furniture Program - Design and Policy Guidelines and Directions Report (All Wards) and Supplementary Information on the Eucan Recycling/Litter Bin Test”, in that members of his family have bought advertisements on benches. Councillor Kelly declared his interest in Motion J(40), moved by Councillor Del Grande, seconded by Councillor Altobello, respecting the hiring of relatives of Members of Council in Council Offices, in that his wife works for one of the City’s agencies, boards and commissions. 4 Minutes of the Council of the City of Toronto May 23, 24 and 25, 2006 Councillor Li Preti declared his interest in Joint Policy and Finance Committee and Administration Committee Report 1, Clause 1, headed “Status Report on the Proposed Terms of Transfer of Properties to the City of Toronto Economic Development Corporation (Ward 10 - York Centre; Ward 11 - York South-Weston; Ward 35 - Scarborough Southwest and Ward 36 - Scarborough Southwest)”, as it relates to Ward 10, in that he lives within the subject area. Councillor Mammoliti declared his interest in Motion J(40), moved by Councillor Del Grande, seconded by Councillor Altobello, respecting the hiring of relatives of Members of Council in Council Offices, in that his brother works for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC). Mayor Miller declared his interest in Motion F(1), moved by Deputy Mayor Feldman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pantalone, respecting the Integrity Commissioner Report on the awarding of a City Contract for Market Research Services to Northstar Research Partners, in that an associate of the subject firm is the Campaign Manager for his upcoming election campaign. Councillor Saundercook declared his interest in Motion J(40), moved by Councillor Del Grande, seconded by Councillor Altobello, respecting the hiring of relatives of Members of Council in Council Offices, in that his brother works for Toronto Hydro. Councillor Shiner declared his interest in the following matters on the Order Paper for this meeting of Council: (i) Policy and Finance Committee Report 4, Clause 1, headed “The Hiring and Appointment of Relatives of Members of Council to City of Toronto Staff and Agencies, Boards and Commissions”, and Motion J(40), moved by Councillor Del Grande, seconded by Councillor Altobello, respecting the hiring of relatives of Members of Council in Council Offices, in that a member of his family works for the City on a part-time basis; (ii) Administration Committee Report 3, Clause 14, headed “Information and Privacy Commissioner Order MO-2030, Request for Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Assessment Information in Electronic Form”, in that a member of his family works for Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and (iii) Motion J(33), moved by Councillor Silva, seconded by Councillor Mihevc, respecting an appeal of a Committee of Adjustment Decision for 399 Adelaide Street West, in that his family owns property in the area. Councillor Silva declared his interest in Motion J(7), moved by Councillor Mihevc, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bussin, respecting a request for a review of Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Act - Firefighters’ Illness or Disease, in that his spouse works for the spouse of Councillor Augimeri. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS Minutes of the Council of the City of Toronto 5 May 23, 24 and 25, 2006 CLAUSES RELEASED OR HELD FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION 6.6 The following Clauses were held by Council for further consideration: Policy and Finance Committee Report 3, Clauses 2a, 12a and 28a. Administration Committee Report 2, Clauses 2a, 6a and 12a. Audit Committee Report 1, Clauses 4a and 9a. Planning and Transportation Committee Report 2, Clauses 1a, 2a and 10a. Striking Committee Report 2, Clause 1a. Works Committee Report 2, Clauses 1a, 15a, 21a and 23a. Etobicoke York Community Council Report 3, Clauses 2a, 3a, 8a, 10a and 56a. Scarborough Community Council Report 3, Clauses 5a and 12a. Toronto and East York Community Council Report 3, Clause 85a. Policy and Finance Committee Report 4, Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32 and 34. Administration Committee Report 3, Clauses 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 14 and 15. Board of Health Report 3, Clause 1. Community Services Committee Report 3, Clauses 1, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10. Economic Development and Parks Committee Report 3, Clauses 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 15. Planning and Transportation Committee Report 3, Clauses 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. Works Committee Report 3, Clauses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19 and 21. Joint Policy and Finance Committee and Administration Committee Report 1, Clause 1. Joint Policy and Finance Committee and Economic Development and Parks Committee Report 1, Clause 1.