Item - 2019.EX2.5

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EX2.5 - 2019 Capital and Operating Budgets

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

City Council on March 7, 2019, adopted the following:

 

2019 Operating Budget

 

1.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Tax Supported Operating Budget of $11.559 billion gross and $4.398 billion net including the special levy for the Scarborough Subway Extension and City Building Fund as detailed in Appendices 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3 to the report (March 1, 2019) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, consisting of:

 

a.  a Base Budget of $11.496 billion gross and $4.297 billion net to deliver existing services and service levels;

 

b.  an investment in new and enhanced services priorities of $63.596 million gross and $15.564 million net;

 

c.  contribution to the Scarborough Transit Reserve Fund from the 2019 Scarborough Subway Extension special levy property tax levy for the Scarborough Subway Extension of $40.699 million gross and net; and

 

d.  contribution to the City Building Reserve Fund from the dedicated City Building property tax levy for priority transit and housing capital projects of $43.887 million gross and net.

  

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Affordable Housing Office

 

2.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Affordable Housing Office of $11.077 million gross, $1.170 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net

($000s)

New Affordable Housing Development

8,447.2

389.1

Housing Improvement Programs

1,315.0

392.5

Housing Policy and Partnerships

1,315.0

388.6

Total Program Budget

11,077.2

1,170.2

 

3.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the Affordable Housing Office  as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Affordable Housing Office, and associated staff complement of 28 positions, comprising 28 operating positions.

 

4.  City Council request the City Manager to report back as part of the 2020 Budget process on the options for increasing investment to deliver deeply affordable rental housing, supportive housing, and child care spaces to ensure that Council is well situated to deliver on its housing and child care promises by 2022. 

 

Children's Services

 

5.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Children's Services of $657.394 million gross, $86.756 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net               ($000s)

Child Care Delivery

476,265.3

76,703.9

Child Care System Management

181,128.3

10,051.9

Total Program Budget

657,393.6

86,755.8

 

6.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Children's Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Children's Services and associated staff complement of 1,112.7 positions, comprising 6 capital positions and 1,106.7 operating positions.

 

7. City Council reaffirm its ongoing commitment to funding 20 percent of child care growth operating costs and request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee following the release of the 2019 Provincial and Federal budgets.

 

8.  City Council request the City Manager to report back as part of the 2020 Budget process on the options for increasing investment to deliver deeply affordable rental housing, supportive housing, and child care spaces to ensure that Council is well situated to deliver on its housing and child care promises by 2022.

 

Court Services

 

9.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Court Services of $52.367 million gross, ($6.436) million net revenue for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Provincial Offences and Tribunal Dispute Resolution

10,465.1

8,069.4

Default Fine Collection Management

6,531.5

6,156.8

Court Case Management

35,369.9

(20,662.3)

Total Program Budget

52,366.5

(6,436.1)

 

10.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Court Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Court Services, and associated staff complement of 241 positions, comprising 241 operating positions.

 

Economic Development and Culture

 

11.  City Council decrease the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $0.150 million gross and net.

 

12.  City Council award total funding of $750,000 over 2019, 2020 and 2021, fully funded by the Major Special Events Reserve Fund, to the significant special events listed below, who have applied to the Toronto Significant Events Investment Program and been deemed eligible, subject to the applicants' compliance with Toronto Significant Events Investment Program requirements:

 

Event

2019 Allocation

2020 Allocation

2021 Allocation

Total

2020 World Masters Athletic Championships

$125,000

$125,000

$0.00

$250,000

2021 JUNO Awards 50th Anniversary

$150,000

$150,000

$200,000

$500,000

Total

$275,000

$275,000

$200,000

$750,000

 

13.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for

Economic Development and Culture of $83.338 million gross, $70.896 million net, as amended by Parts 11 and 12 above, for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Business Services

15,251.2

11,913.7

Entertainment Industries Services

7,042.6

4,078.9

Arts Services

46,542.4

43,234.9

Museums and Heritage Services

14,502.2

11,668.1

Total Program Budget

83,338.4

70,895.6

 

14.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Economic Development and Culture as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Economic Development and Culture, and as amended by the Budget Committee and associated staff complement 306.5 positions, comprising 12.0 capital positions and 294.5 operating positions.

 

15.  City Council approve the 2019 new user fees and market rate user fee changes for Economic Development and Culture identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Economic Development and Culture, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

16.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to submit a plan to establish an ongoing tax-supported base budget for the Toronto Significant Events Investment Program to the 2020 Budget Process.

 

17.  City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the Budget Committee on the metrics and tools that can be used to measure the impact on reducing vacant storefronts of the elimination of the vacant commercial and industrial tax rebate program, for consideration prior to the 2020 Budget Process.

 

18.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to consult with the community on priorities for further investment in the arts, heritage and creative industries outside the core, and to report back through the 2020 Budget Process.

 

Long-Term Care Homes and Services

 

19.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Long-Term Care Homes and Services of $268.500 million gross, $49.429 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net

($000s)

Long-Term Care Homes and Services

255,228.8

47,859.7

Community Based Programs

13,270.9

1,569.3

Total Program Budget

268,499.7

49,429.0

 

20.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Long-Term Care Homes and Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Long Term Care Homes and Services and associated staff complement of 2,426.6 positions, composed entirely of operating positions.

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

 

21.  City Council increase the 2019 staff recommended operating budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $80,000 gross and $0 net to develop a Regent Park Aquatic Program Pilot to include increasing access for those experiencing complex barriers to program registration, in partnership with Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School, Nelson Mandela Public School and local community organizations, to be offset by a decrease in the 2019 Capital from Current Contribution of $80,000 and City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report on the results of this Pilot prior to the 2020 budget process, with the expectation that the Pilot be continued.

 

22.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation of $476.545 million gross, $324.955 million net, as amended by Part 21 above, for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Community Recreation

239,579.4

159,090.6

Parks

159,865.3

125,043.3

Urban Forestry

77,100.4

40,821.1

Total Program Budget

476,545.1

324,955.0

 

23.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Parks, Forestry and Recreation as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and associated staff complement of 4,528.0 positions, comprising 145.0 capital positions and 4,383.0 operating positions, as amended by Part 21 above.

 

24.  City Council approve the 2019 inflation adjusted user fees, and other user fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Parks, Forestry and Recreation identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

25.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report to the Budget Committee on the budget required to implement Toronto's Ravine Strategy for consideration prior to the 2020 Budget Process.

 

26. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back, as part of the Ravine Strategy implementation plan in the second quarter of 2019, on: 

 

a. a comprehensive ravine litter pick-up and clean-up campaign in partnership with school boards, environmental groups and local residents associations;

 

b. establishing a scientific advisory panel to develop a framework for the removal of invasive species in Toronto's Ravine System such as: Japanese knotweed, garlic mustard, Norway maple, dog-strangling vine; and

 

c. establishing a comprehensive natural species planting program in Toronto's Ravine System.

 

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

  

27.  City Council increase the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $102,600 gross and net to provide the 76 City-funded shelters, drop-ins and respite centres with funding to purchase menstrual products for their clients and program users and that this budget increase be offset by a decrease in the 2019 Capital From Current Contribution of $102,600.

 

28.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $1,003.6 million gross, $462.9 million net, as amended by Part 27 above, for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Homeless and Housing First Solutions

321,359.6

121,580.9

Social Housing System Management

682,239.7

341,278.2

Total Program Budget

1,003,599.2

462,859.1

 

29.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and as amended by the Budget Committee, and associated staff complement of 904.3 positions, comprising 45 capital positions and 859.4 operating positions.

 

30.  City Council request the Government of Canada to provide financial assistance to the City for the loss in federal funding for social housing of $7.361 million in 2019 as well as ongoing funding of $45.404 million to support and sustain the financial resources necessary to respond to the increased flow of refugee claimants/asylum seekers to Toronto.

 

31.  City Council authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to enter into intergovernmental agreements, including any amendments to existing and future agreements, as may be required:

 

a.  in order for the City to receive funding to address the financial impacts of increased migrant arrivals, including refugee/asylum claimants and to allocate any such funding, and such agreements to be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; and

 

b.  to share information related to the impacts of increased migrant arrivals, including refugee/asylum claimants, such agreements to be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

32.  City Council direct that all New and Enhanced Service Priorities with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

  

33.  City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support, and Housing Administration to conduct consultation with operators of City-funded shelters, respite and drop-in centres, program participants, community stakeholders and menstrual equity advocates such as the Period Purse, on the access, distribution, the real costs of menstrual products and the feasibility of providing such products free of charge to low-income menstruators and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee at its meeting on May 27, 2019.

 

34.  City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report, prior to the 2020 Budget Process, on options for the expansion of the Rent Bank and Trusteeship programs.

 

35. City Council request the City Manager to report back as part of the 2020 Budget process on the options for increasing investment to deliver deeply affordable rental housing, supportive housing, and child care spaces to ensure that Council is well situated to deliver on its housing and child care promises by 2022.

 

Social Development, Finance and Administration

 

36.  City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to enter into an agreement to continue the Homeshare Pilot Project, at an amount up to $120,000.00 to be funded from the 2019 Community Investment and Partnership Program, and City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to include an update on the Homeshare Pilot Project as part of the report on the 2019 Seniors Strategy 2.0 in the third quarter of 2019.

 
37. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to implement the expansion of the Focus and Crisis Response gun violence prevention programs and to absorb the estimated cost of $200,000 within their current budget allocations, and City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report through the quarterly Operating Variance report if it is determined that this is not manageable.

 

38.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration of $74.325 million gross, $48.418 million net, as amended by Parts 36 and 37 above for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Community and Neighbourhood Development

28,784.7

9,104.0

Community Partnership Investment Program

21,320.3

20,830.3

Social Policy and Planning

15,411.1

12,566.3

Financial Management and Program Support

6,213.3

4,248.4

Toronto Office of Partnerships

854.8

719.9

Corporate Leadership (Deputy City Manager)

1,740.6

948.6

Total Program Budget

74,324.8

48,417.5

 

39.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Social Development, Finance and Administration as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Social Development, Finance and Administration, as amended by the Budget Committee, and associated staff complement of 183 positions, composed entirely of operating service delivery positions and as amended by Parts 36 and 37 above.

 

40.  City Council direct that all New and Enhanced Service Priorities with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

  

41. City Council reaffirm its July 23 to 30, 2018 decision on Immediate Steps to Address Gun Violence and urge the Federal Government to fully fund its share of the Violence Prevention Strategy.

 

42.  City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to consider the following in the development of the Poverty Reduction Strategy 2.0:

 

a.  an evaluation of additional youth spaces and/or youth hubs;

 

b.  an evaluation of the current Toronto Public Library Open Hours program;

 

c. the utility and feasibility of implementing the Toronto Public Library's Open Hours program;


d. opportunities to partner with community agencies already operating youth spaces and youth hubs, such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada;

 

e. a timeline to deliver the next phases of the Fair Fare Pass; and

 

f.  the amount of the base budget as a result of the Strategy by 2035.

 

Toronto Employment and Social Services

 

43.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services of $1,147.583 million gross, $91.003 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Employment Services

65,577.0

17,198.6

Integrated Case Management and Service Planning

137,697.4

59,386.1

Financial Supports

944,308.4

14,418.4

Total Program Budget

1,147,582.8

91,003.1

 

44.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Employment and Social Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Employment and Social Services, and associated staff complement of 1,911.0 positions, comprising 11.0 capital positions and 1,900.0 operating positions.

 

Toronto Paramedic Services

 

45.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services of $233.556 million gross, $85.736 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Community Paramedicine and Emergency Call Mitigation

$3,427.9

$1,395.0

Emergency Medical Dispatch and Preliminary Care

$28,396.1

$215.9

Emergency Medical Care

$201,732.3

$84,124.6

Total Program Budget

$233,556.3

$85,735.5

 

46.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Paramedic Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Paramedic Services, and associated staff complement of 1,484.3 positions, comprising 2.0 capital positions and 1,482.3 operating positions.

 

47.  City Council approve the 2019 new user fees and the discontinuation of existing user fees for Toronto Paramedic Services identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Paramedic Services, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

48. City Council request the Province of Ontario to approve and fully fund, beginning in 2019, 24 paramedics and associated equipment and vehicles costs, required to implement a dedicated Neonatal Transport Program in the City of Toronto.

 

49. City Council direct the Chief and General Manager, Toronto Paramedic Services to engage in consultation with authorized representatives of Toronto Civic Employees Union CUPE Local 416 and to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the second quarter of 2019 on a multi-year hiring and systems plan for Paramedic Services, to identify any additional system resources that may be required at that time and to include a strategy on how to immediately implement and fully fund paramedics and associated equipment and vehicles costs to fill identified deficiencies.

 

50.  City Council direct the Chief and General Manager, Toronto Paramedic Services to report back in advance of the 2020 Budget Process on activities taken to date to keep pace with the increasing call demand in Paramedic Services and to provide future strategies that include financial, operational and staffing implications as well as targeted outcomes to help mitigate call volume and demand. 

 

51.  City Council direct the Chief and General Manager, Toronto Paramedic Services to report back in 2019, prior to the 2020 budget process, on a multi-year hiring and systems plan to address the approximate four percent growth in emergency call demand.

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

City Planning

 

52.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for City Planning of $54.947 million gross, $15.438 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Development Review, Decision and Implementation

30,153.0

(1,566.0)

City Building and Policy Development

24,793.5

17,003.6

Total Program Budget

54,946.5

15,437.6

 

53.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for City Planning as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Planning, and associated staff complement of 440.0 positions, comprising 30.0 capital positions and 410.0 operating positions.

 

Engineering and Construction Services

 

54.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Engineering and Construction Services of $76.337 million gross, $4.103 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

             Gross          ($000s)

               Net          ($000s)

Municipal Infrastructure Construction

51,361.4

1,735.1

Engineering Review and Acceptance

13,911.8

908.1

Engineering Information

11,064.2

1,459.5

Total Program Budget

76,337.4

4,102.7

 

55.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Engineering and Construction Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Engineering and Construction Services, and associated staff complement of 591.1 positions, composed of 469.2 capital positions and 121.9 operating positions.

 

Municipal Licensing and Standards

 

56.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards of $62.041 million gross, $20.056 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement

38,041.0

30,993.0

Licences and Permits

10,119.7

(21,510.6)

Animal Services

13,879.8

10,573.5

Total Program Budget

62,040.5

20,055.9

 

57.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Municipal Licensing and Standards as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Municipal Licensing and Standards, and associated staff complement of 526.5 positions, comprising 526.5 operating positions.

 

58.  City Council approve the 2019 inflation adjusted user fees, discontinued user fees and technical adjustments to user fees for Municipal Licensing and Standards identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Municipal Licensing and Standards, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration

 

59.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration of $25.265 million gross, $9.207 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Organizational Effectiveness

4,979.4

315.1

Financial Management

8,338.2

4,280.8

Program Support

7,946.7

845.8

Corporate Leadership

888.2

888.2

Emergency Management

3,112.2

2,877.2

Total Program Budget

25,264.6

9,207.0

 

60.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Policy Planning, Finance and Administration, and associated staff complement of 211.1 positions, comprising 24 capital positions and 187.1 operating positions.

 

Toronto Building

 

61.  City Council approve the 2019 Operating Budget for Toronto Building of $59.801 million gross, and ($15.894) million net revenue for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Building Compliance

27,598.8

(7,264.0)

Building Permission and Information

32,202.2

(8,630.2)

Total Program Budget

59,801.1

(15,894.2)

 

62.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Building as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Building and associated staff complement of 472 positions, composed entirely of operating positions.

 

Toronto Fire Services

 

63.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Fire Services of $494.069 million gross, $475.783 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Fire Rescue and Emergency Response

459,501.7

442,495.3

Fire Prevention, Inspection and Enforcement

28,807.8

27,668.2

Fire Safety Education

5,760.0

5,619.7

Total Program Budget

494,069.4

475,783.2

 

64.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Fire Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Fire Services, and associated staff complement of 3,212.3 positions, composed of 1 capital position and 3,211.3 operating positions.

 

65.  City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee, prior to the 2020 Budget Process, on opportunities to develop strategies to enhance overall service delivery, including but not limited to effective and efficient staff deployment within the constraints of the Council Approved budget.

 

Transportation Services

 

66. City Council increase the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Transportation Services by $0.150 million gross and $0 net, to be fully funded by the Public Realm Reserve Fund in order to transfer Budget Committee recommended increased funding for the StreetARToronto initiative to the appropriate Program Operating Budget and to adjust for the appropriate funding source. 

 

67.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget, for Transportation Services of $396.139 million gross, $225.420 million net, as amended by Part 66 above for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross

($000s)

Net

($000s)

Road and Sidewalk Management

256,447.2

157,986.1

Transportation Safety and Operations

121,615.3

107,657.4

Permits and Applications

18,076.6

(40,223.1)

Total Program Budget

396,139.1

225,420.3

 

68.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Transportation Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Transportation Services, and associated staff complement of 1,198.3 positions, comprising 151.2 capital positions and 1,047.1 operating positions.

 

69.  City Council approve the 2019 other user fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Transportation Services identified in Appendix 6(a) of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Transportation Services, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

70.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2019 on any options available to expedite the implementation of Vision Zero, including but not limited to:

 
a. additional financial resources needed;


b. additional staffing resources needed;


c.  the need for private sector technical expertise; and


d. options to deliver physical changes to streets and intersections more quickly.

 

71.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the Budget Committee for consideration as part of the 2020 Budget Process, on the Lane Occupancy Permit Fees, in all areas, with a focus on rates better reflecting market rates, the potential for above market rates and use of rates as an incentive to limit the term of lane occupancy.

 

72.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to Council, prior to the launch of the 2020 budget process, on a pricing strategy for on-street parking permits.

 

73.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to include the following items in the review of winter maintenance requested by Mayor Tory:

 

a.  cost and considerations for the delivery of enhanced snow clearing on:

 

i.  sidewalks on residential streets in every neighbourhood in Toronto;

 

ii.  pathways in Parks; and

 

iii.  enforcement of parking that obstructs Toronto Transit Commission and bike lanes; and

 

b.  cost of increasing the amount of snow removal City-wide.

 

c. establishing a comprehensive snow removal plan around school properties to enhance the safety of students, pedestrians and parents accessing school property, including removal of windrows and mounds of snow near and around school properties.

 

d.  the feasibility and service level implications of:

 

i. harmonizing Toronto and East York sidewalk snow clearing standards to match service levels in Etobicoke, North York, and Scarborough; and


ii. internalizing snow clearing, salting and other winter services;

  

e. evaluation of the performance of the current contractors;

 

f. suggestions for improvement to the current contract and operations;

 

g. full costs of cancelling contracts affected by in-sourcing;

 

h. cost of purchase, leasing and/or supply of equipment, and associated maintenance and fuel;

 

i. costs of facilities and yards to support operations, crews, and storage, both one-time and ongoing; and

 

j. salary, benefits and ancillary costs of all staff needed to deliver and support the service.

 

74.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, in consultation with the City Manager, to also include as part of the review of winter maintenance requested by Mayor Tory, on an expedited basis, Transportation Services operations, including but not limited to sidewalk snow clearing and salting, and road maintenance (pot hole repair) in consultation with CUPE Local 416 regarding opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of service through insourcing where appropriate, and include these findings in a report to the Executive Committee on this review in 2019; such report to include:

 

a. a communications strategy that ensures that all residential, commercial and charitable property owners understand their rights and responsibilities under the City of Toronto snow clearing By-law, including but not restricted to mandatory advisories posted in buildings advising residents that the management and ownership of the building are responsible for the clearing of all sidewalks, pathways, entrances and parking lots of the said building along with a contact number.

 

75.  City Council direct that the outcome of the review of winter maintenance in Parts 73 and 74 above be considered as part of the 2020 budget process.

 

76. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor, all sidewalks not currently receiving snow clearance by the City against the following guidelines established in 2001 for the purpose of deciding which City sidewalks would get snow clearance, and City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to ensure that any sidewalks that meet these guidelines are included in snow clearing plans for 2019 and in future years to be funded from existing resources in the Transportation Services Operating Budget:

 

a. pavements greater than 8 metres in width;

 

b. sidewalks greater than 1.5 metres in width;

 

c. sidewalks not immediately adjacent to the street;

 

d. parking not immediately adjacent to the sidewalk; and

 

e. no obstructions like utility poles, planters, retaining walls immediately adjacent to, or within the sidewalk that would create significant potential for damage or an operating safety concern for the equipment or the public.

 

77.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on: 

 

a. best practices being used nationally and internationally in dealing with the management and repair of potholes on City streets; and

 

b. how present practices being employed by the City in dealing with the repair and maintenance of our City of Toronto roads demonstrate good value.

 

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

311 Toronto

 

78.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for 311 Toronto of $19.328 million gross, $10.148 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Project Management Office Development

2,505.8

384.3

Front Line Service Delivery

15,334.9

8,275.8

Information and Business Processing

1,257.2

1,257.2

Metrics and Performance Reporting

230.2

230.2

Total Program Budget

19,328.1

10,147.5

 

79.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for 311 Toronto as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - 311 Toronto, and associated staff complement of 183.0 positions, comprising 19.0 capital positions and 164.0 operating positions.

 

Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy

 

80.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy of $206.795 million gross, $72.549 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Facilities Management

120,401.4

70,802.0

Real Estate

31,292.3

(33,507.2)

Environment and Energy

55,101.7

35,254.1

Total Program Budget

206,795.4

72,548.8

 

81.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy, and associated staff complement of 1,068.5 positions, comprising 101.5 capital positions and 967.0 operating positions.

 

82.  City Council approve the 2019 fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

83.  City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in 2019 on: 

 

a. the status of existing and potential academic, non-profit and private partnerships for TransformTO; and

 

b. any additional actions needed to meet the City's 2030 Green House Gas reduction targets.

 

84.  City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy to consider, as part of the next implementation plan for TransformTO, how to reflect the updated Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change carbon reduction targets and ensure future budget requests are consistent with those targets.

 

Fleet Services

 

85.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Fleet Services of $58.583 million gross, $0.169 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Fleet Management

40,723.4

721.2

Fuel Management

17,859.5

(552.7)

Total Program Budget

58,582.9

168.5

 

86.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Fleet Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Fleet Services, and associated staff complement of 188.0 positions, comprising 4.0 capital positions and 184.0 operating positions.

 

87.  City Council approve the budget transfer of $0.274 million gross and net, reflecting the additional savings resulting from the implementation of the Alternate Service Delivery Model of $0.244 million gross and an additional $0.030 million gross realized by delivering mobile welding and fabrication services in-house, from Fleet Services to the respective client Programs and Agencies for 2019 as detailed below:

 

Savings by Programs/Agencies

Alternate Service Delivery Savings

Mobile Welding Savings

Total

Transportation Services

113,528

1,817

115,345

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

116,680

1,817

118,497

Municipal Licensing and Standards

5,884

 

5,884

Toronto Building

498

 

498

Economic Development and Culture

467

 

467

Facilities Management and Real Estate

7,026

 

7,026

Solid Waste Management

 

26,652

26,652

Total

244,083

30,286

274,369

 

Information and Technology

 

88.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Information and Technology of $133.709 million gross, $79.140 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Business Information and Technology Solutions

60,415.0

24,227.3

Computer and Communications Technology Infrastructure

45,308.7

31,833.5

Enterprise Information and Technology Planning and Client Services

27,984.8

23,079.2

Total Program Budget

133,708.5

79,140.0

 

89.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Information and Technology as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Information and Technology, and associated staff complement of 860.0 positions, comprising 218.0 capital positions and 642.0 operating positions.

 

90.  City Council direct that the Confidential Attachment to the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Information and Technology remain confidential until the outcome of City Council's decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff.

 

FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES

 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

91.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of $20.884 million gross, $11.383 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Finance and Administration

2,490.7

2,378.4

Corporate Finance

6,194.9

1,763.4

Financial Planning

10,506.7

6,219.4

Internal Audit

1,691.2

1,021.9

Total Program Budget

20,883.5

11,383.0

 

92.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and associated staff complement of 147.0 positions, comprising 23.0 capital positions and 124.0 operating positions.

 

93.  City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to work with City Divisions and Agencies to identify and include in future annual budget process documents the costs, cost reductions and revenue increases resulting from the Auditor General's reports and recommendations.

 

Office of the Controller

 

94.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Office of the Controller of $81.049 million gross, $28.214 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits

16,532.6

12,000.8

Purchasing and Materials Management

17,824.4

10,508.6

Accounting Services

13,137.1

9,568.4

Revenue Services

33,555.0

(3,863.9)

Total Program Budget

81,049.1

28,214.0

 

95.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Office of the Controller as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Controller, and associated staff complement of 682.2 positions, comprising 39.0 capital positions and 643.2 operating positions.

 

96.  City Council approve the 2019 other fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Office of the Controller identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Controller, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

 

City Manager's Office

 

97.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office of $58.914 million gross, $49.008 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Equity, Diversity and Human Rights

2,637.4

2,634.9

Strategic and Corporate Policy

5,347.5

3,511.4

Executive Management

3,875.9

2,949.5

Strategic Communications

7,609.1

6,028.9

Human Resources

39,444.3

33,883.1

Total Program Budget

58,914.1

49,007.8

 

98.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the City Manager's Office as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - City Manager's Office, and associated staff complement of 448.0 positions, comprising 426.0 operating positions and 22.0 capital positions.

 

99.  City Council request the City Manager to present to the Budget Committee in 2019 on the Participatory Budgeting Pilot Evaluation.

 

100.  City Council request the City Manager to post online a toolkit of participatory budgeting resources and information developed during the Pilot to support City Divisions and Members of Council in their use of participatory budgeting for their Ward and divisional decision-making.

 

101.  City Council request the City Manager to include participatory budgeting information in the City's civic engagement training courses to enhance public participation in municipal decision-making, including input on capital infrastructure investments.

 

City Clerk's Office

 

102.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for City Clerk's Office of $52.625 million gross, $32.319 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Elect Government

6,865.4

0.0

Make Government Work

21,812.6

19,878.8

Open Government

23,947.4

12,440.5

Total Program Budget

52,625.3

32,319.3

 

103.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the City Clerk's Office as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Clerk's Office, and associated staff complement of 390.3 positions, comprising 19.7 capital positions and 370.6 operating positions.

 

104.  City Council approve the 2019 other fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for the City Clerk's Office identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Clerk's Office, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

105.  City Council direct the information contained in the Confidential Attachment to 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Clerk's Office, remain confidential until the outcome of City Council's decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff.

 

106.  City Council adopt the following harmonized remuneration rates for members of the City's nine Adjudicative Boards ("Tribunals") effective April 1, 2019:

 

a.  full-day per diem of $600 and half-day remuneration (3.5 hours or less) of $400 for members of the Compliance Audit Committee and the Toronto Local Appeal Body, such rates to apply equally to hearings, business meetings and training sessions;

 

b.  full-day per diem of $460 and half-day remuneration (3.5 hours or less) of $275 for members of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, Committee of Adjustment, Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal, Property Standards Committee, Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, Sign Variance Committee, and Toronto Licensing Tribunal, such rates to apply equally to hearings, business meetings or training sessions;

 

c.  a stipend of $1,500 per year for each public member who is not a chair of a tribunal or tribunal panel, pro-rated on an annual basis from the time of appointment;

 

d.  stipends for chairs, pro-rated on an annual basis from the time of appointment, as follows:

 

- Administrative Penalty Tribunal - $25,000

- Committee of Adjustment - $2,500 for each panel chair

- Compliance Audit Committee - $2,500

- Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal - $2,500

- Property Standards Committee - $2,500 for each panel chair

- Rooming House Licensing Commissioner - $2,500

- Sign Variance Committee - $2,500

- Toronto Licensing Tribunal - $25,000;

 

e.  members will receive a full-day per diem rate for any hearing cancelled by the City with less than 48 hours' notice of the hearing date; and

 

f.  City Council remove the annual limit on remuneration for the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

 

Legal Services

 

107.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Legal Services of $65.669 million gross, $19.602 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Prosecution

21,597.9

2,177.3

Civil Litigation

16,107.0

7,781.2

Solicitor

27,963.8

9,643.5

Total Program Budget

65,668.7

19,602.0

 

108.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Legal Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Legal Services, and associated staff complement of 388.9 positions, comprising 4.0 capital positions and 384.9 operating positions.

 

City Council

 

109.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for City Council of $22.181 million gross, and net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

City Council

22,180.6

21,595.5

Total Program Budget

22,180.6

21,595.5

 

110.  City Council amend the Parameters for Councillor Constituency Offices Policy to set the annual constituency office rent budget per Councillor at the range of market rents per ward in 2019 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (March 6, 2019) from the Director, Real Estate Services and the City Clerk.

 

Office of the Mayor

 

111.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget Request for the Mayor's Office of $2.567 million gross, $2.567 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Office of the Mayor

2,567.0

2,567.0

Total Program Budget

2,567.0

2,567.0

 

Accountability Offices

 

112.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Accountability Offices of $10.440 million gross and net for the following Offices:

 

Office:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Auditor General's Office

6,638.6

6,638.6

Integrity Commissioner's Office

575.7

575.7

Office of the Lobbyist Registrar       

1,235.1

1,235.1

Office of the Ombudsman

1,990.9

1,990.9

Total Program Budget

10,440.3

10,440.3

 

113.  City Council request the Auditor General to include in future Auditor General's Annual Report, beginning in 2020, savings achieved by City Divisions and Agencies resulting from the implementation of the Auditor General's reports and recommendations.

 

114. City Council request the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back as part of the 2020 Budget process on the funding needed to fulfill the legislative mandate of the Accountability Offices, including the feasibility of dedicating a percentage of the City's total Operating Budget to be updated on an annual basis.

 

115.  City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Board of Directors, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to include as part of the 2020 Budget Process, a review and appropriate request for additional resources for the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate Toronto Community Housing Corporation related issues, and to consider funding these additional resources in 2019 if a funding opportunity presents itself.

 

116.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 36.0 permanent positions, which includes the conversion of 4.0 temporary positions to permanent, for the Auditor General's Office.

 

117.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 8.3 positions for the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar.

 

118.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 3.0 positions for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner.

 

119.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 12.0 positions for the Office of the Ombudsman.

 

AGENCIES

 

Arena Boards of Management

 

120.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Arena Boards of Management of $9.782 million gross, ($0.018) million net revenue for the following Arenas:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

George Bell

762.6

(1.2)

William H.(Bill) Bolton

1,227.6

(0.1)

Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial

1,330.2

(1.3)

Leaside Memorial Community Gardens

2,257.0

(7.3)

McCormick Playground

840.3

(0.4)

Moss Park

977.1

(0.1)

North Toronto Memorial

1,070.2

(0.1)

Ted Reeve Community

1,317.5

(7.1)

Total Program Budget

9,782.4

(17.7)

 

121.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Arena Boards of Management as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Arena Boards of Management, and associated staff complement of 65.5 positions, entirely composed of operating delivery positions.

 

122.  City Council approve the 2019 market rate user fee changes for Arena Boards of Management identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Arena Boards of Management, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

Association of Community Centres

 

123.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres of $8.597 million gross, $8.281 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

519 Church Street Community Centre

1,529.5

1,529.5

Applegrove Community Complex

397.7

397.7

Cecil Community Centre

730.1

730.1

Central Eglinton Community Centre

744.1

744.1

Community Centre 55

793.2

793.2

Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre

615.9

615.9

Ralph Thornton Community Centre

794.7

755.3

Scadding Court Community Centre

972.6

972.6

Swansea Town Hall

590.2

313.4

Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre

1,428.8

1,428.8

Total Program Budget

8,596.9

8,280.8

 

124.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the Association of Community Centres as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Association of Community Centres, and associated staff complement of 80.6 operating delivery positions.

 

125.  City Council approve the 2019 market rate user fee changes for the Association of Community Centres identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Association of Community Centres, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

126.  City Council direct the Boards of Management of the Community Centres to continue to explore all available funding or fundraising opportunities to increase their program funding revenues, while leveraging volunteer contributions to ensure they continue to meet their mandate of providing valuable programs and other services in their local communities and to report back to the Executive Director, Financial Planning and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration in time for the 2020 Budget Process.  

 

TO Live (formerly Civic Theatres Toronto)

 

127.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for TO Live of $37.360 million gross, $5.275 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Theatrical and Other Cultural Events

37,360.0

5,274.5

Total Program Budget

37,360.0

5,274.5

 

128.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for TO Live as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - TO Live (formerly Civic Theatres Toronto), and associated staff complement of 222.7 operating positions.

 

129.  City Council direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live and the Executive Director, Financial Planning to develop a service based budget with an updated program map for TO Live by June 2019.

 

CreateTO

 

130.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for CreateTO of $12.841 million gross, $0.0 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

             Gross          ($000s)

           Net          ($000s)

CreateTO

12,841.1

0.0

Total Agency Budget

12,841.1

0.0

 

131.  City Council approve the 2019 associated staff complement of 57.0 operating positions.

 

132.  City Council direct CreateTO staff to continue to work with City staff on establishing a comprehensive Program map, service-based budgets for CreateTO, and associated service levels and performance measures during 2019 for the 2020 Budget Process.

 

133.  City Council direct CreateTO and Financial Planning to work together to assess the CreateTO's short and long-term financial viability.

 

Exhibition Place

 

134.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Exhibition Place of $56.595 million gross, ($0.160) million net revenue for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Exhibitions and Events

32,573.0

(7,810.9)

Conventions, Conferences and Meetings

5,283.8

240.0

Exhibition Place Asset Management

15,516.9

12,350.8

Exhibition Place Parking Access

3,221.0

(4,939.9)

Total Program Budget

56,594.6

(160.0)

 

135.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Exhibition Place as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Exhibition Place, and associated staff complement of 356.0 positions, comprising 5.0 capital positions and 351.0 operating positions.

 

136.  City Council approve the 2019 market rate user fee changes for Exhibition Place identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Exhibition Place, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

Heritage Toronto

 

137.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto of $1.112 million gross, $0.401 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Heritage Promotion and Education

881.6

523.1

Heritage Fundraising and Partnership Development

230.5

(121.9)

Total Program Budget

1,112.0

401.2

 

138.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Heritage Toronto as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Heritage Toronto, and associated staff complement of 8.5 operating positions.

 

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

 

139.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Atmospheric Fund of $4.665 million gross, $0.0 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

4,665.0

0.0

Total Program Budget

4,665.0

0.0

 

140.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Atmospheric Fund and associated staff complement of 10.0 positions, composed entirely of operating positions.

 

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

 

141.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority of $51.365 million gross, $3.833 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

51,364.7

8,908.7

Total Program Budget

51,364.7

8,908.7

Less: Toronto Water Contribution

-

5,075.9

Tax-Supported Budget

51,364.7

3,832.8

 

142.  City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to consider, as part of the 2020 Budget Process, increasing the City's funding for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority by $130,000 to fund the operation of a public shuttle service in Tommy Thompson Park, and City Council request that, as a part of those considerations the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in conjunction with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, review other sources for these funds, including requesting financial assistance from the Toronto Port Authority for this public shuttle service, and provide an update on these efforts to the September 9, 2019 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

 

143.  City Council request the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the local Councillor, to develop a transition timeline and identify the operating costs associated with the transfer of the property adjacent to Tommy Thompson Park for consideration as part of a future year budget process in accordance with the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan as approved by a Provincial Order-in-Council.

 

Toronto Police Service

 

144.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Police Service of $1,172.7 million gross, $ 1,026.8 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Police Service

1,172,748.3

1,026,771.5

Total Program Budget

1,172,748.3

1,026,771.5

 

145.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement for Toronto Police Service of 7,881 operating positions, comprising 5,440 uniform officers, 2,230 civilian positions, and 211 part-time positions. 

 

146.  City Council request the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board to report to the Budget Committee and provide a status update on the receipt of any grants as well as any changes to the grant values through the 2019 quarterly variance reporting process. 

 

147.  City Council request the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board to direct the Toronto Police Service to work with City staff on establishing its Program map, service-based budgets, and associated service levels and performance measures during 2019 for the 2020 Budget Process. 

 

Toronto Police Services Board

 

148.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Police Services Board of $4.761 million gross, $2.461 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Police Service Governance and Oversight

4,761.0

2,461.0

Total Program Budget

4,761.0

2,461.0

 

149.  City Council approve the 2018 Toronto Police Services Board staff complement of 8.5 positions, composed of 7.5 staff members and 1 Chair.

 

Parking Tags Enforcement and Operations

 

150.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Parking Tags Enforcement and Operations of $70.959 million gross, ($42.113) million net revenue for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Police Parking Enforcement

48,262.3

46,722.6

Revenue Processing

5,638.8

5,638.8

Court Services Tribunal Administration

1,631.2

1,631.2

Legal Services

4,084.6

4,084.6

Parking Tags Revenue

11,342.1

(100,189.7)

Total Program Budget

70,959.0

(42,112.5)

 

151.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Parking Tags Enforcement and Operations as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Parking Tags Enforcement and Operations, and associated staff complement of 394.0 positions, composed entirely of operating positions.

 

Toronto Public Health

 

152.  City Council increase the Toronto Public Health Operating Budget by $0.055 million gross and $0.014 net, to be funded by Capital from Current. to support project management for Creating Health Plus, a partnership program which provides nutritious foods on a weekly basis at 29 drop-ins for the homeless across the City, subject to the confirmation of the Provincial cost-shared amount for the program.

 

153.  City Council increase the Toronto Public Health Operating Budget by $0.030 million gross and $0.008 million net, to be funded by Capital from Current, for the Toronto Food Policy Council to address food security issues across the City, subject to the confirmation of the Provincial cost-shared amount for the program.

 

154.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Public Health of $255.279 million gross, $64.499 million net, as amended by Parts 152 and 153 above, for the following services:

 

Service:

   Gross      ($000s)

           Net          ($000s)

Chronic Disease and Injuries

44,077.4

13,713.9

Emergency Preparedness

2,450.0

602.3

Environmental Health

24,886.3

5,640.2

Family Health

96,770.3

21,696.4

Infectious Diseases

67,737.6

14,700.6

Public Health Foundations

19,357.6

8,145.4

Total Program Budget

255,279.2

64,498.8

 

155.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Public Health as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Public Health and as amended by the Budget Committee, and associated staff complement of 1,881.2 positions, comprising 23 capital positions and 1,858.2 operating positions, as amended by Parts 152 and 153 above.

  

156.  City Council direct the information contained in the Confidential Attachment to 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Public Health, remain confidential until the outcome of City Council's decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff.

 

Toronto Public Library

 

157.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Public Library of $206.880 million gross, $187.659 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Library Collections Access and Borrowing

77,522.5

70,958.3

Library In-Branch and Virtual Services

121,862.7

109,500.0

Library Partnerships, Outreach and Customer Engagement

7,495.0

7,200.8

Total Program Budget

206,880.1

187,659.0

 

158.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Public Library as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Public Library, and associated staff complement of 1,732.3 operating positions.

 

159.  City Council request the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library to submit an updated Open Hours Plan and associated costs for consideration in the 2020 Budget Process. 

 

160.  City Council request the City Manager to monitor the Toronto Public Library's Self-Service Open Hours Initiative, in conjunction with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Service and Toronto Paramedics Service and the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, for any safety and security issues or risks and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee in the third quarter of 2019, such report to include any previous safety and security analysis done of this initiative.

 

Toronto Transit Commission

 

161.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Transit Commission of $2,059.559 million gross, $762.866 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross

($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Transit Commission - Conventional

1,910,540.4

621,957.8

Toronto Transit Commission - Wheel-Trans

149,018.9

140,908.2

Total Program Budget

2,059,559.3

762,866.0

 

162.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 15,314 positions for Toronto Transit Commission - Conventional Service, comprising 2,373 capital project delivery positions and 12,941 operating service delivery positions.

 

163.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement for Toronto Transit Commission - Wheel-Trans service comprising 637 operating service delivery positions.

 

164.  City Council approve a new Toronto Transit Commission Variable Lane Occupancy fee to recover the incremental costs of required additional service hours to maintain standards resulting from the temporary occupation of the roadway and that Transportation Services collect this fee on behalf of the Toronto Transit Commission at the time of collection for the Temporary Street Occupation Permit Fee.

 

165.  City Council request Toronto Transit Commission staff to continue to work with City staff on establishing its Program map, service-based budgets for Toronto Transit Commission (Conventional and Wheel-Trans), and associated service levels and performance measures during 2019 for the 2020 Budget Process.

 

Toronto Zoo

 

166.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Zoo of $53.085 million gross, $12.454 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Zoo Visitor Services

32,038.7

(4,081.4)

Zoo Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships

2,843.1

375.5

Zoo Conservation and Science

18,203.2

16,160.2

Total Program Budget

53,084.9

12,454.3

 

167.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Zoo as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Zoo, and associated staff complement of 397.0 positions, composed entirely of operating positions.

 

168.  City Council approve the 2019 market rate user fee changes for Toronto Zoo identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Zoo, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

Yonge-Dundas Square

 

169.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Yonge-Dundas Square of $3.442 million gross, $0 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Public Square and Event Venue

3,442.4

0

Total Program Budget

3,442.4

0

 

170.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Yonge-Dundas Square as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Yonge-Dundas Square, and associated staff complement of 8.0 positions, composed entirely of operating positions.

 

171.  City Council establish a discretionary reserve fund account named the Yonge-Dundas Square Reserve Fund in Schedule 8 of Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, the purpose of which is to provide funding for the maintenance and improvements to Yonge-Dundas Square through the Capital Budget, and to support shortfalls from the approved Operating Budget, with criteria as outlined in Appendix 11 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Yonge-Dundas Square.

 

CORPORATE ACCOUNTS

 

172.  City Council increase the 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $30,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 9 Tippett Road (Source Account XR3026-3700923) for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to complete 20 murals on Bell Boxes in various locations within Ward 6 (Cost Centre NP2161).

 

173.  City Council direct that the funds in Part 172 above be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by Community Matters Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

 

174. City Council increase the 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $100,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits secured for improvements to existing recreational capital facilities in Ward 6 from 525 Wilson Avenue and 9 Tippet Road (Source Account XR3026- 3700393) to improve the recreational/playground facilities at the North York Women’s Shelter located at 940 Sheppard Avenue West (Cost Centre NP2161).

 

175. City Council direct that the $100,000.00 in Part 174 above be forwarded to the North York Women’s Shelter upon the signing of an Undertaking by the North York Women's Shelter to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

 

176. City Council increase the 2019 Non-Program Operating Budget by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from the development at 57 Spadina Avenue (Source Account 220096) for the transfer to the Alexandra Park Community Centre for safety and program related capital improvements to the Community Centre (Cost Centre NP2161).

 

 

177.  City Council direct that the $50,000.00 in Part 176 above be forwarded to the Alexandra Park Community Centre upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Alexandra Park Community Centre governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.

 

178.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of $1,716.350 million gross and ($47.383) million net revenue, as amended by Parts 172 to 177 above, composed of the following accounts:

 

Accounts:

Gross

($000s)

Revenue

($000s)

Net

($000s)

Capital and Corporate Financing

998,857.0

66,657.1

932,199.8

Non-Program Expenditures

618,871.8

172,721.8

446,150.0

Non-Program Revenues

98,621.2

1,524,354.5

(1,425,733.3)

Total Program Budget

1,716,350.0

1,763,733.4

(47,383.5)

 

179.  City Council approve the associated staff complement of 407 operating positions, composed of 394 positions for Parking Tag Enforcement and Operations and 13 positions for the Chief Transformation Office.

 

180.  City Council approve the following adjustments to the 2019 Solid Waste Management Services Rebate for single-family and residential units above commercial customers, effective January 1, 2019:

 

a.  adjust the Small Bin Rebate from $227.01 to $160.04; and

 

b.  adjust the Medium Bin Rate from $163.76 to $73.69.

 

181.  City Council approve the elimination of the Solid Waste Management Services Rebate for the Large Bin and Bag Only for single-family and residential units above commercial customers effective January 1, 2019 as follows:

 

a.  adjust the Large Bin Rebate from $72.41 to $0.00; and

 

b.  adjust the Bag Only Rebate from $215.01 to $0.00.

 

182.  City Council direct that the Multi-Residential Rebate remain unchanged from 2018 at $185.00.

 

183.  City Council approve the budget transfer of $5.0 million gross and net from the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Non-Program Expenditure Budget to City Programs and Agencies for insurance and claims costs. 

 

2019 Capital Budget

 

184.  City Council approve the 2019-2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget and Plan for Tax Supported Programs and Agencies of $27.048 billion consisting of: total project cost authority for new and change in scope projects of $4.660 billion requiring 2019 cash flow of $217.6 million and future year commitments of $4.443 billion; total cash flow funding of $9.183 billion including 2019 cash flow funding of $2.765 billion (including 2-year carry forward funding of $88.1 million) and future year commitments of $6.419 billion for previously approved projects; c. 2018 carry forward funding of $818.1 million; and 2020-2028 planned capital estimates of $12.386 billion as detailed in Appendices 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4 and 3.2.7 to the report (March 1, 2019) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

 

185.  City Council approve funding sources for the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Tax Supported Capital Budget as outlined in Appendix 3.2.5 to the report (March 1, 2019) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

 

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Children's Services

 

186.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Children's Services with a total project cost of $9.085 million, and 2019 cash flow of $25.187 million and future year commitments of $39.736 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  3 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $9.085 million that requires cash flow of $1.785 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $3.500 million for 2020; $2.500 million for 2021; and $1.300 million for 2022;

 

ii.  18 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $9.444 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $7.336 million for 2020; $7.756 million for 2021; $6.468 million for 2022; $1.785 million for 2023; and

 

iii.  11 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2017 and prior years of $19.018 million requiring cash flow commitments of $9.927 million for 2019; $6.383 million for 2020; $2.333 million for 2021; and $0.375 million for 2022; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 9 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $4.031 million.

 

187.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Children's Services totalling $18.109 million in project estimates, composed of $1.226 million in 2020; $1.867 million for 2021; $2.540 million for 2022; $2.996 million for 2023; $2.496 million for 2024; $2.496 million for 2025; $1.496 million for 2026; $1.496 million in 2027; and $1.496 million in 2028.

 

188.  City Council consider additional operating costs of $0.125 million net in 2019; operating savings of $0.342 million net in 2020; savings of $0.391 million net in 2021; and savings of $0.157 million net in 2022; resulting from the approval of the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

189.  City Council approve one net new temporary capital position for the delivery of capital projects and that the duration for the temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective projects / sub-projects.

 

190.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

Economic Development and Culture

 

191.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture with a total project cost of $13.866 million, and 2019 cash flow of $27.549 million and future year commitments of $12.069 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  twenty-two new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $13.866 million that requires cash flow of $5.026 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $8.840 million for 2020; and

 

ii.  fifteen previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $11.176 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $1.550 million for 2020; $0.100 million for 2021; $1.579 million for 2022; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 32 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $11.347 million.

 

192.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Economic Development and Culture totalling $146.630 million in project estimates, composed of $10.060 million for 2020; $17.230 million for 2021; $16.972 million for 2022; $18.838 million for 2023; $14.200 million for 2024; $15.624 million for 2025; $18.706 million for 2026; $15.100 million for 2027, and $19.900 million for 2028.

 

193.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.020 million net in 2019; $0.326 million net in 2020; $0.138 million net in 2021; and $0.036 million net in 2022 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

194.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

Long-Term Care Homes and Services

 

195.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Long-Term Care Homes and Services with a total project cost of $8.590 million, and 2019 cash flow of $11.676 million and future year commitments of $3.198 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  five new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $8.590 million that require cash flows of $5.790 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $2.800 million for 2020;

 

ii.  five previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $3.750 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $0.398 million for 2020; and

 

iii.  three previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2017 and prior years requiring 2019 cash flow of $1.346 million that requires City Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 4 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $0.790 million.

 

196.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Long-Term Care Homes and Services of $69.819 million in project estimates, composed of $5.177 million for 2020; $7.977 million for 2021; $8.150 million for 2022; $8.150 million for 2023; $8.073 million for 2024; $8.073 million for 2025; $8.073 million for 2026; $8.073 million for 2027; and $8.073 million for 2028.

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

 

197.  City Council increase the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $72,000 from $360,000 to $432,000 and 2019 cash flow from $330,000 to $402,000 to increase the project cost and 2019 cash flow for the previously approved Sergeant Ryan Russell Parkette Playground Upgrade sub-project in the Playground Water play project, funded from the Section 42 Alternate Rate Cash-in-lieu for 164 Avenue Road (Source Account: XR2213-4200191) to address the additional scope of work for park improvements and award a tender for construction to proceed.

 

198.  City Council amend the 2019 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for the Parkland Acquisition FY2018-2020 sub-project in the Land Acquisition project, by accelerating $2.900 million of previously approved 2020 cash flow to 2019, with the source of funds remaining the City-Wide Parkland Acquisition Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2210), to proceed with an immediate opportunity to acquire parkland.

 

199.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation, as amended by Parts 197 and 198 above with a total project cost of $215.071 million, and 2019 cash flow of $207.157 million and future year commitments of $402.256 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  85 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $215.071 million that requires cash flow of $27.211 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $71.115 million for 2020; $73.727 million for 2021; and $13.018 million for 2022 and $30.000 million in 2024;

 

ii.  158 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $130.092 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $137.177 million for 2020; $49.202 million in 2021; $11.904 million in 2022; $ 1.172 million in 2023 and $0.506 million in 2024; and

 

iii.  75 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2017 and prior years requiring 2019 cash flow of $15.460 million; 2020 cash flow of $11.298 million; and 2021 cash flow of $3.137 million that requires City Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 69 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $34.394 million.

 

200.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation totalling $1,313.982 million in project estimates, composed of $14.778 million for 2020; $112.885 million for 2021; $199.561 million for 2022; $179.216 million for 2023; $181,230 million for 2024; $153,950 million for 2025; $155,680 million for 2026; $177.281 million for 2027; and $139.401 million for 2028.

 

201.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.148 million net in 2021; $0.086 million net in 2022; and $0.812 million net in 2023 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in future year operating budgets.

 

202.  City Council approve four net new temporary capital positions for the delivery of 2019 capital projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective projects / sub-projects.

 

203.  Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

204.  City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, together with the Chief Information Officer, to review and identify the operating costs associated benefits arising from the implementation of the two major information technology projects, specifically the Registration, Permitting and Licensing project, the Enterprise Work Management System and the Interface for CATS/TASS project and provide them to the Executive Director, Financial Planning by June 2019, as part of Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2020 Budget Process submission.

 

205.  City Council advance the redevelopment of the Wallace Emerson Community Centre by authorizing the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to:

 

a.  negotiate and execute an agreement with Elad Canada and Freed, known collectively here as 'The Partnership', for the City to provide funding in the amount of up to $25.200 million for the redevelopment of Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre and Park, for a term of four years commencing in late 2019 with the City's option to extend the agreement on a month-to-month basis at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for up to one additional year, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; all work at the Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre and Park shall comply with City of Toronto policies for capital projects; and

 

b.  transfer up to $25.200 million from Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2019 Capital Budget from the Galleria Redevelopment sub-project in the Community Centre, project, subject to entering into an agreement with 'The Partnership', to that entity to fund the City's agreed cash portion of the Galleria Redevelopment capital project for the, redevelopment of the Wallace Emerson Community Centre.

 

206.  City Council advance the redevelopment of Woodsy Park by authorizing the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:

 

a.  negotiate and execute an Agreement with Concord Adex Investments Ltd., for the City to provide funding in the amount of up to $0.275 million for the increased costs associated with the Woodsy Park lands owned by the City, for a term of one (1) year commencing on or about April 1, 2019 with the City having the option to extend the agreement on a month-to-month basis at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for up to one additional year, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; all work at Woodsy Park shall comply with City of Toronto policies for capital projects; and

 

b.  transfer up to $0.275 million from Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2019 Capital Budget for the Former Canadian Tire Site (Woodsy Park) sub-project in the Park Development project to Concord Adex Investments Ltd., subject to entering into an agreement with Concord Adex Investments Ltd., to fund the increased costs associated with the Woodsy Park capital project.

 

207.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to expedite the preliminary design and consultation phase of the lighting project for the Ashbridges Bay Skatepark, if feasible, and make any necessary internal adjustments within the approved multi-year capital plan. 

 

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

 

208  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration with a total project cost of $497.001 million, and 2019 cash flow of $349.273 million and future year commitments of $582.680 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  five new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $497.001 million that requires cash flow of $8.549 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $9.513 million for 2020; $7.167 million for 2021; $6.819 million for 2022; $464.208 million for 2023; $0.560 million for 2024; and $0.185 million for 2025;

 

ii.  eight previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $279.043 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $82.508 million for 2020; $3.146 million for 2021; $3.146 million for 2022; $3.146 million for 2023; and $2.282 million for 2024; and

 

iii.  two previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2017 and prior years requiring 2019 cash flow of $16.014 million that requires City Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for nine previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $45.667 million.

 

209.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration $14.930 million in project estimates, composed of $1.230 million for 2020; $0.900 million for 2021; $0.900 million for 2022; $2.400 million for 2023; $1.900 million for 2024; $1.900 million for 2025; $1.900 million for 2026; $1.900 million for 2027, and $1.900 million for 2028.

 

210.  City Council consider the operating costs of $10.933 million net in 2019; $18.411 million net in 2020; and $10.375 million net in 2021 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

211.  City Council, in its capacity as Social Housing Service Manager under the Housing Services Act, 2011, direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make a contribution, funded from the City's debt, to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation based on incurred capital expenditures, of up to $40.000 million in 2019 to address its state of good repair backlog and $21.912 million in 2019 for existing redevelopment projects, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

212.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to include in the 2021 Capital Plan submission, the impact of increased development charges on Toronto Community Housing's portion of the Leslie Nymark revitalization.

 

213. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to consider any contributions necessary to achieve Toronto Community Housing's annual state of good repair requirements as a priority in the development of the 2020-2029 capital plan.

 

Toronto Employment and Social Services

 

214.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services with a 2019 cash flow of $4.736 million and future year commitments of $3.887 million composed of the following:

 

a.  one previously approved project that requires cash flow of $3.623 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $2.675 million for 2020; and $1.212 million for 2021; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for the previously approved Human Services Integration Implementation project with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $1.113 million.

 

215  City Council consider the operating savings of $2.391 million net in 2022 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

Toronto Paramedic Services

 

216.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services with a total project cost of $9.450 million, and 2019 cash flow of $4.431 million and future year commitments of $24.705 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  six new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $9.450 million that require cash flow of $2.450 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $6.000 million for 2022; and $1.000 million for 2023; and

 

ii.  three previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $0.975 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $5.396 million for 2020; $5.854 million for 2021; $2.974 million for 2022; and $3.481 million for 2023; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 5 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $1.006 million.

 

217.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Paramedic Services of $67.760 million in project estimates, composed of $4.950 million for 2020; $2.600 million for 2021; $5.215 million for 2022; $6.070 million for 2023; $8.405 million for 2024; $9.154 million for 2025; $10.446 million for 2026; $8.685 million for 2027, and $12.235 million for 2028.

 

218.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.147 million net in 2019; $0.154 million net in 2020; $0.151 million net in 2021; and $1.143 million net in 2022 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

219.  City Council direct Toronto Paramedic Services and CreateTO as part of the City-wide Real Estate Portfolio Strategy to report back on options to optimize site locations for the 45 existing ambulance stations and service district centres to the Executive Director, Financial Planning in time for the 2020 Budget Process.

 

220.  City Council approve the Community Paramedicine Vehicles capital project, subject to the approval of the new/enhanced priority, Community Paramedicine at Home Program Expansion initiative.

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

City Planning

 

221.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for City Planning with a total project cost of $7.580 million, and 2019 cash flow of $7.519 million and future year commitments of $3.889 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  nine new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $7.580 million that requires cash flow of $4.261 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $2.697 million for 2020; and $0.622 million for 2021; and

 

ii.  four previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $2.058 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $0.570 million for 2020; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 3 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $1.200 million.

 

222.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for City Planning totalling $56.902 million in project estimates, composed of $4.441 million for 2020; $6.588 million for 2021; $6.288 million for 2022; $6.288 million for 2023; $6.736 million for 2024; $6.736 million for 2025; $6.600 million for 2026; $6.600 million for 2027, and $26.625 million for 2028.

 

223.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the Budget Committee for consideration, prior to the 2020 Budget Process, on the amount of Section 37 funds (cash contributions) secured for affordable housing and affordable housing initiatives city-wide over the past 5 years (2014-2018).

 

Toronto Fire Services

 

224.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Fire Services with a total project cost of $13.638 million, and 2019 cash flow of $12.379 million and future year commitments of $26.680 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  ten new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $13.638 million that requires cash flow of $3.053 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $6.675 million for 2020; $3.710 million for 2021; and $0.200 million for 2022;

 

ii.  nine previously approved sub-projects with future year cash flow commitments of $7.273 million for 2020; $1.061 million for 2021; $2.700 million for 2023; and $5.050 million for 2024; and

 

iii.  three previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2017 and prior years requiring 2019 cash flow of $4.227 million and $0.011 million in 2020 that requires City Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

 

b.  2019 approved cash flow for eight previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $5.099 million.

 

225.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Fire Services totalling $12.552 million in project estimates, composed of $0.228 million for 2020; $1.160 million for 2021; $1.261 million for 2022; $0.223 million for 2023; $0.334 million for 2024; $2.136 million for 2025; $3.800 million for 2026 and $2.150 million for 2027; and $1.250 million for 2028.

 

226.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.568 million net in 2019; $2.450 million net in 2020; $2.209 million net in 2021; $0.005 million net in 2022; and $0.025 million in 2023 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

227.  City Council approve one new temporary position for the delivery of the 2019 capital project for a net $0 cost, and that the duration for this position not exceed the life of the funding of its respective project.

 

Transportation Services

 

228.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to initiate an Environmental Assessment of the Yonge Street/401 interchange as joint proponents with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, following completion of the Ministry's feasibility study, with the City of Toronto's share of the cost of the Environmental Assessment to be funded from existing resources in the Transportation Services Engineering Studies capital budget.

 

229.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Transportation Services with a total project cost net reduction of ($53.114) million, and 2019 cash flow of $602.692 million and future year commitments of $2.022 billion, as amended by Part 228 above, composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  sixty-four new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost net reduction of ($53.114) million that requires cash flow of ($52.900) million less in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $59.642 million for 2020; ($17.049) million less for 2021; ($135.957) million less for 2022; $75.912 million for 2023; $17.012 million for 2024; and $0.226 million for 2025;

 

ii.  one hundred and sixteen previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $511.786 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $539.219 million for 2020; $496.884 million for 2021; $491.492 million for 2022; $320.137 million for 2023; $43.129 million for 2024; $44.323 million for 2025; $44.151 million for 2026; and $42.381 million for 2027; and

 

iii.  one previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2017 requiring 2019 cash flow of $18.840 million that requires City Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 53 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $124.966 million.

 

230.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Transportation Services totalling $2.855 billion in project estimates, composed of $2.558 million for 2020; $14.870 million for 2021; $45.568 million for 2022; $141.181 million for 2023; $890.599 million for 2024; $841.249 million for 2025; $476.374 million for 2026; $230.958 million for 2027; and $211.927 million for 2028.

 

231.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.073 million net in 2019 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

232.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

  

Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

 

233.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative with a total project cost of $22.104 million, and 2019 cash flow of $89.831 million and future year commitments of $337.662 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  nine new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $22.104 million that requires a cash flow reduction of $155.005 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $52.499 million for 2020; $63.327 million for 2021; $24.979 million for 2022; $35.131 million for 2023; and $1.173 million for 2024; and

 

ii.  ten previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $167.201 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $119.140 million for 2020; $26.057 million for 2021; $14.756 million for 2022; and $0.600 million for 2023; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for four previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $77.635 million.

 

234.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative $17.091 million in project estimates, composed of $8.985 million for 2020; $5.376 million for 2021; and $2.730 million for 2022.

 

235.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

311 Toronto

 

236.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for 311 Toronto with a total project cost of $8.475 million, and 2019 cash flow of $6.217 million and future year commitments of $10.164 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  four new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $8.475 million that requires cash flow of $1.365 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $4.505 million for 2020; $2.555 million for 2021; and $0.050 million for 2022; and

 

ii.  five previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $2.638 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $1.887 million for 2020; $0.210 million for 2021; $0.657 million for 2022; and $0.300 million for 2023; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for four previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $2.214 million.

 

237.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Staff Recommended Capital Plan for 311 Toronto totalling $13.054 million in project estimates, composed of $1.819 million for 2020; $0.250 million for 2021; $1.189 million for 2022; $1.316 million for 2023; $1.696 million for 2024; $1.696 million for 2025; $1.696 million for 2026; $1.696 million for 2027; and $1.696 million for 2028.

 

Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy

 

238.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy with a total project cost of $176.784 million, and 2019 cash flow of $271.012 million and future year commitments of $268.938 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  47 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $176.784 million that reduces cash flow by $1.304 million for 2019 and requires future year cash flow commitments of $95.066 million for 2020, $67.055 million for 2021, $14.282 million for 2022, $0.385 million for 2023; and $1.300 million for 2024; and

 

ii.  113 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $161.616 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $57.046 million for 2020, $20.304 million for 2021, $2.500 million for 2022, $2.700 million for 2023, $2.700 million for 2024, $2.200 million for 2025, $1.700 million for 2026, $1.700 million for 2027; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 116 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $110.700 million.

 

239.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy totalling $895.054 million in project estimates, composed of $46.012 million for 2020; $87.016 million for 2021; $120.455 million for 2022; $141.747 million for 2023; $117.009 million for 2024; $95.492 million for 2025; $94.919 million for 2026; $94.047 million for 2027; and $98.357 million for 2028.

 

240.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.088 million net in 2019; $0.140 million net in 2020; $0.123 million net in 2021 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

241.  City Council approve seven net new temporary capital positions for the delivery of 2019 capital projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective projects / sub-projects.

 

242.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

Fleet Services

 

243.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Fleet Services with a total project cost of $45.749 million, and 2019 cash flow of $74.580 million and future year commitments of $59.431 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  36 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $45.749 million that require cash flow of $4.318 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $30.944 million for 2020; and $10.487 million for 2021; and

 

ii.  27 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $57.511 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $10.100 million for 2020; and $7.900 million for 2022; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 40 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $12.751 million.

 

244.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Fleet Services totalling $618.220 million in project estimates, composed of $35.979 million for 2020; $64.980 million for 2021; $71.215 million for 2022; $70.536 million for 2023; $68.949 million for 2024; $70.958 million for 2025; $67.258 million for 2026; $64.932 million for 2027; and $103.413 million for 2028.

 

245.  City Council approve three new temporary capital positions for the delivery of 2019 capital projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective projects / sub-projects.

 

246.  City Council adjust the 2019 Capital Budget for Fleet Services to agree with Programs' 2019 budgeted contributions to the vehicle reserves to reflect any changes to the contributions that may occur during the 2019 Operating Budget Process, and the funding availability of the programs' vehicle reserve account.

 

247.  City Council direct Fleet Services and Financial Planning to continue their work in 2019, for the 2020 Budget Process, on the three-point action plan which was approved in the 2015 Budget Process, to address the State of Good Repair backlog for key City Divisions including Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Transportation Services and Toronto Water, through the review of the current inventory, replacement lifecycles, adequacy of vehicle replacement reserves and necessary contributions aligned with the annual cash flow funding and delivery plans.

 

Information and Technology

 

248.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Information and Technology with a total project cost of $54.814 million, and 2019 cash flow of $91.280 million and future year commitments of $55.139 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  39 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $54.814 million that requires cash flow of $37.129 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $10.413 million for 2020; $3.006 million for 2021; $1.897 million for 2022; $1.510 million for 2023; $1.085 million for 2024; and $0.226 million reduction for 2025;

 

ii.  46 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $25.861 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $18.476 million for 2020; $16.010 million for 2021; $2.062 million for 2022; $0.340 million for 2023; $0.340 million for 2024; and $0.226 million for 2025; and

 

iii.  15 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2017 and prior years requiring 2019 cash flow of $4.182 million and 2021 cash flow of $1.028 that requires City Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 46 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $24.108 million.

 

249.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Information and Technology totalling $305.304 million in project estimates, composed of $34.805 million for 2020; $18.552 million for 2021; $28.862 million for 2022; $36.469 million for 2023; $32.714 million for 2024; $45.983 million for 2025; $35.745 million for 2026; $35.098 million for 2027; and $39.476 million for 2028.

 

250.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.221 million net in 2019; $0.112 million net in 2020; and $0.034 million net in 2021 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES

 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

251.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to undertake the following key capital strategies: 

 

a.  reassess the City's 10-year Capital Budget and Plan's expenditure and funding sources in time for the 2020 Budget Process to ensure that the timing of capital project cash flow estimates and associated funding are aligned to actual project timelines, activities and capacity to deliver;

 

b.  continue efforts to update and improve the City's asset management policies, standards and practices and report back together with Council's consideration of the City's Asset Management policy for approval by July 2019, as required by Provincial legislation; 

 

c.  develop a methodology to integrate official, service and master planning with the capital planning and budgeting process and that criteria be established to support the setting of State of Good Repair, Service Improvement and Growth capital project priorities by City Council, to be phased in over the term of Council; and

 

d.  develop for implementation the following strategies to increase the City's funding capacity, beginning with the 2020 Budget Process:

 

i.  redirect a portion of the Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenue from funding ongoing service delivery to capital project funding;

 

ii.  maximize the use of Development Charges funding for growth related capital projects;

 

iii.  leverage City asset value and reinvest proceeds from the sale of City assets to fund capital priorities; and

 

iv.  partner with Provincial and Federal Governments and the private sector to maximize funding opportunities.

 

Financial Services

 

252.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Financial Services with a total project cost of $8.624 million, and 2019 cash flow of $17.931 million and future year commitments of $14.476 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  three new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $8.624 million that requires cash flow of $6.501 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $2.123 million for 2020;

 

ii.  ten previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $0.154 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $7.486 million for 2020; and $4.867 million for 2021; and

 

iii.  seven previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2017 and prior years requiring 2019 cash flow of $2.097 million that requires City Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for seven previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $9.179 million.

 

253.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Financial Services of $17.662 million in project estimates, composed of $0.500 million for 2020; $0.325 million for 2021; $2.350 million for 2022; $1.900 million for 2023; $1.775 million for 2024; $3.700 million for 2025; $2.625 million for 2026; $3.450 million for 2027; and $1.037 million for 2028.

 

254.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.253 million net in 2019 and $3.141 million in 2020, resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

255.  City Council approve 31 new temporary capital positions for the delivery of 2019 capital projects and the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective projects / sub-projects.

 

OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

 

City Clerk's Office

 

256.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for the City Clerk's Office with a total project cost of $8.100 million, and 2019 cash flow of $4.071 million and future year commitments of $6.880 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  nine new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $8.100 million that requires cash flow of $1.365 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $4.035 million for 2020; $1.175 million for 2021; $0.870 million for 2022; and $0.655 million in 2023; and

 

ii.  five previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $1.925 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $0.095 million for 2020; and $0.050 million for 2021; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for one previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $0.781 million.

 

257.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for the City Clerk's Office totalling $22.998 million in project estimates, composed of $1.760 million for 2020; $1.765 million for 2021; $2.685 million for 2022; $1.970 million for 2023; $1.505 million for 2024; $5.095 million for 2025; $4.205 million for 2026; $1.610 million for 2027, and $2.403 million for 2028.

 

258.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.060 million net in 2019; $0.088 million net in 2020; $0.176 million net in 2021; $0.157 million net in 2022; and $0.002 million net savings in 2023 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

259.  City Council approve 12.3 net new temporary capital positions for the delivery of 2019 capital projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective projects / sub-projects.

 

Accountability Offices

 

260.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar with 2019 cash flow of $0.215 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.   one new / change in scope sub-project with a 2019 total project cost and cash flow requirement of $0.215 million.

 

261.  City Council approve the 2020-2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for the Office of Lobbyist Registrar totaling $0.950 million in project estimates, composed of $0.350 million for 2024, $0.350 million for 2025, and $0.250 million for 2026.

 

262.  City Council approve the 2019 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Ombudsman Toronto totalling $0.700 million in project estimates, composed of $0.350 million for 2024 and $0.350 million for 2025.

 

263.  City Council approve 0.65 net new temporary capital position for the delivery of 2019 capital projects and that the duration for each temporary position not exceed the life and funding of its respective projects/subprojects.

 

AGENCIES

 

TO Live (formerly Civic Theatres Toronto)

 

264.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for TO Live with a total project cost of $15.756 million, and 2019 cash flow of $13.500 million and future year commitments of $3.796 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  twelve new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $15.756 million that requires cash flow of $11.960 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $3.796 million for 2020; and

 

ii.  two previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $0.392 million; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 13 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $1.148 million.

 

265.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for TO Live $32.679 million in project estimates, composed of $5.374 million for 2020; $4.296 million for 2021; $3.499 million for 2022; $2.175 million for 2023; $2.161 million for 2024; $2.731 million for 2025; $3.689 million for 2026; $5.754 million for 2027; and $3.000 million for 2028.

 

Exhibition Place

 

266.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Exhibition Place with a total project cost of $4.820 million, and 2019 cash flow of $7.079 million and future year commitments of $3.260 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  thirteen new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $4.820 million that requires cash flow of $4.820 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $2.000 million for 2020; and $0.730 million for 2021; and

 

ii.  two previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $2.259 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $0.530 million for 2020.

 

267.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Exhibition Place totalling $112.510 million in project estimates, composed of $13.930 million for 2020; $12.355 million for 2021; $12.615 million for 2022; $11.985 million for 2023; $13.435 million for 2024; $12.235 million for 2025; $11.935 million for 2026; $12.035 million for 2027; and $11.985 million for 2028.

 

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

 

268.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with a total project cost of $21.581 million, and 2019 cash flow of $22.081 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  29 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $21.581 million that requires cash flow of $21.581 million in 2019; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 1 previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $0.500 million.

 

269.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority $185.603 million in project estimates, composed of $21.893 million for 2020; $17.408 million for 2021; $17.552 million for 2022; $21.175 million for 2023; $21.287 million for 2024; $21.402 million for 2025; $21.500 million for 2026; $21.628 million for 2027; and $21.758 million for 2028.

 

270.  City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, together with the General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Financial Planning, to report back on the results of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks review of the Environmental Assessment for the Scarborough Waterfront project and to provide updated project cost estimates, annual cash flow funding requirements, project timelines based on the outcome of the Ministry review for consideration as part of the 2020 Budget Process. 

 

Toronto Police Service

 

271.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Police Service with a total project cost of $104.218 million, and 2019 cash flow of $81.173 million and future year commitments of $41.922 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  25 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $104.218 that requires 2019 cash flow of $63.296 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $22.572 million for 2020; $15.850 million for 2021; and $2.500 million for 2022; and

 

ii.  2 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $2.500 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $1.000 million for 2020; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 22 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $15.378 million.

 

272.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Police Service $467.423 million in project estimates, composed of $58.587 million for 2020; $51.716 million for 2021; $51.117 million for 2022; $53.157 million for 2023; $69.437 million for 2024; $48.725 million for 2025; $47.503 million for 2026; $53.606 million for 2027; and $33.575 million for 2028.

 

273.  City Council consider the operating costs of $1.389 million net in 2019; -$0.107 million net in 2020; $0.058 million net in 2021; $0.080 million net in 2022; $0.083 million net in 2023; $0.083 million net in 2024; $0.089 million net in 2025; $0.089 million in 2026; $0.093 million in 2027; and $0.089 in 2028 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

274.  City Council request the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board to report any operating costs and associated benefits arising from the implementation of facility realignment and transformation information technology projects in the 2020 Budget Process.

 

Toronto Public Health

 

275.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Public Health with a total project cost of $0.548 million, and 2019 cash flow of $4.477 million and future year commitments of $2.039 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  five new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $0.548 million that requires cash flow of $1.024 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $1.123 million for 2020; and $0.411 million for 2021;

 

ii.  seven previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $2.628 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $0.505 million for 2020; and

 

iii. one previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2017 and prior years requiring 2019 cash flow of $0.165 million that requires City Council to reaffirm its commitment; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 5 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $0.660 million.

 

276.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Public Health for $18.244 million in project estimates, composed of $2.369 million for 2020; $2.675 million for 2021; $2.500 million for 2022; $2.200 million for 2023; $1.700 million for 2024; $1.700 million for 2025; $1.700 million for 2026; $1.700 million for 2027; and $1.700 million for 2028.

 

277.  City Council consider the operating costs of $0.076 million net in 2020; ($0.090) million net in 2021; ($0.037) million net in 2022; and ($0.040) million net in 2023 and $0.001 million in 2024 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

Toronto Public Library

 

278.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Public Library with a total project cost of $21.275 million; and 2019 cash flow of $37.446 million and future year commitments of $81.836 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  6 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project of $21.275 million that requires cash flow of $0.449 million for 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $8.951 million for 2020; $10.821 million for 2021; and 1.054 million in 2022; and

 

ii.  22 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $28.225 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $32.196 million for 2020; $19,370 million for 2021; $5,786 million for 2022; and $3,658 million for 2023; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 15 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $8.772 million.

 

279.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Public Library totalling $198.902 million in project estimates, composed of $4.914 million for 2020; $11.997 million for 2021; $23.990 million for 2022; $27.485 million for 2023; $18.627 million for 2024; $25.184 million for 2025; $29.276 million for 2026; $27.202 million for 2027; and $30.227 million for 2028.

 

280.  City Council consider the operating savings of $0.722 million net in 2019; operating costs of $0.102 million net in 2020; $0.902 million net in 2021; $0.763 million net in 2023; $0.022 million net in 2026; and $0.509 million net in 2028 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

281.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

Toronto Transit Commission

 

282.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Transit Commission with a total project cost of $1.329 billion, and 2019 cash flow of $1.490 billion and future year commitments of $3.163 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  25 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $1.329 billion that requires cash flow of $106.127 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $276.476 million for 2020; and $179.465 million for 2021; $92.621 million for 2022; $100.980 million for 2023; $83.952 million for 2024, $102.800 million for 2025; $131.695 million for 2026; $111.623 million for 2027; $142.757 million for 2028; and

 

ii.  39 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $1.383 billion; and future year cash flow commitments of $874.598 million for 2020; $457.975 million for 2021; $240.265 for 2022; $138.165 million for 2023; $127.323 million for 2024; $45.077 million for 2025; $34.396 million for 2026; $22.282 million for 2027; $0.159 million for 2028; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 27 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $224.397 million.

 

283.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Transit Commission $1.800 billion in project estimates, composed of $47.828 million for 2020; $167.664 million for 2021; $266.271 million for 2022; $172.347 million for 2023; $204.795 million for 2024; $211.694 million for 2025; $230.929 million for 2026; $261.702 million for 2027; and $237.169 million for 2028.

 

284.  City Council consider the operating costs of $15.130 million net in 2019; ($7.972) million net in 2020; ($0.533) million net in 2021; $1.865 million net in 2022; $0.568 million net in; $0.585 million net in 2024; $0.291 million net in 2025; $0.300 million net in 2026; and ($0.366) million net in 2027 resulting from the approval of the 2019 Capital Budget for inclusion in the 2019 and future year operating budgets.

 

285.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

286.  City Council approve the 2019 Capital Budget for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension with no new project cost, and 2019 cash flow of $60.000 million composed of:

 

a.  2019 approved cash flow for 1 previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $60.000 million.

 

287.  City Council approve the 2019 Capital Budget for the Scarborough Subway Extension with no new project cost, and 2019 cash flow of $117.076 million and future year commitments of $218.916 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funding for 1 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $84.848 million; and future year cash flow commitments of $209.116 million for 2020; $7.116 million for 2021 and $2.684 for 2022; and

 

b.  Approved cash flow for 1 previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $32.228 million.

 

288.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Scarborough Subway Extension $3.020 billion in project estimates, comprised of $34.782 million for 2020; $380.680 million for 2021; $548.293 million for 2022; $487.460 million for 2023; $608.132 million for 2024; $459.277 million for 2025; $227.527 million for 2026; $225.870 million for 2027; and $51.720 million for 2028.

 

289.  City Council approve the 2019 Capital Budget for Waterfront Transit Studies with no new project cost, and 2019 cash flow of $0.300 million, composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funding for 1 previously approved sub-projects with future year cash flow commitments of $2.571 million for 2020; and

 

b.  Approved cash flow for 1 previously approved sub-project with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $0.300 million.

 

290.  City Council approve the 2019 Capital Budget for the Relief Line Studies with a total project cost of $325.000 million, and 2019 cash flow of $134.900 million, and future year commitments of $250.050 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funding for:

 

i.  1 new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $325.000 million that requires cash flow of $75.000 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $250.050 million for 2020; and

 

ii.  1 previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $59.900 million.

 

291.  City Council request Toronto Transit Commission staff to work with the Executive Director, Financial Planning to undertake an assessment of the Toronto Transit Commission's 15 year Capital Investment Plan to determine the incremental needs, timing, prioritization, dependencies and stage gating of projects for consideration and integration into the City's 2020 Capital Planning and Budget Process and Long Term Fiscal Plan.

 

292.  City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to identify all costs, savings and benefits to be realized from modernization and transformation initiatives planned and underway during 2019, to be included in the Toronto Transit Commission's 2020 Budget submission.

 

293.  City Council request the City Manager to continue to pursue permanent and sustainable intergovernmental funding for Toronto Transit Commission operations including base capital needs.

 

294.  City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to report to the Budget Committee on the following for consideration prior to the 2020 Budget Process:

 

a.  requests the Toronto Transit Commission and the City of Toronto have made to the Provincial and Federal Governments for operating and capital investment into Toronto's transit system; and

 

b.  the current and projected funds available from other levels of government in the 10-year capital budget, the time-periods for which the funding is available, and any additional funding requests that should be made to the Provincial and Federal Governments.

 

Toronto Zoo

 

295.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Toronto Zoo with a total project cost of $7.063 million, and 2019 cash flow of $15.455 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  nine new / change in scope sub-projects with a 2019 total project cost of $7.063 million that requires cash flow of $7.063 million in 2019; and

 

i.  one previously approved sub-projects with a 2019 cash flow of $0.700 million; and

 

b.  2018 approved cash flow for 7 previously approved sub-projects with carry forward funding from 2018 into 2019 totalling $7.692 million.

 

296.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Toronto Zoo $75.225 million in project estimates, composed of $8.000 million for 2020; $8.000 million for 2021; $8.000 million for 2022; $8.000 million for 2023; $8.898 million for 2024; $8.827 million for 2025; $8.500 million for 2026; $8.500 million for 2027, and $8.500 million for 2028.

 

297.  City Council direct that all sub-projects with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

Yonge-Dundas Square

 

298.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Yonge-Dundas Square with a total project cost of $0.100 million, and 2019 cash flow of $0.050 million and future year commitments of $0.050 million composed of the following:

 

a.  New Cash Flow Funds for:

 

i.  one new / change in scope sub-project with a 2019 total project cost of $0.100 million that requires cash flow of $0.050 million in 2019 and future year cash flow commitments of $0.050 million for 2020.

 

299.  City Council approve the 2020 - 2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Plan for Yonge-Dundas Square totalling $0.400 million in project estimates, composed of $0.050 million for each of the years from 2021 to 2028.

 

300.  City Council approve the 2019 sinking fund levies of $316 million in respect of the City's outstanding debt.

 

301.  City Council, in approving the 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan for Yonge-Dundas Square, express its intent to ensure that the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated development will be met and that any future excess capacity identified will be paid for by development charges or other similar charges.

 

General

 

302.  City Council request the City Manager to include in the report to the Executive Committee on individual strategies and key actions in the Long-Term Financial Plan, as requested by the Executive Committee on March 19, 2018, possible short- and long-term options for revenue tools that might assist Council in paying for currently unfunded program priorities, unfunded capital projects and emerging needs.

 

The Confidential Attachments referred to in Parts 90, 105 and 156 of City Council's decision above remain confidential in their entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations and employee negotiations. The Confidential Attachments referred to in Parts 90, 105 and 156 above will be made public once the outcome of City Council's decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

The City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Executive Director, Financial Planning gave a presentation on the Executive Committee Recommended Tax and Rate Supported 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan.

 

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on March 7, 2019 to consider confidential information on this Item as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations.

Public Notice Given

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees and security of the property belonging to the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations

Background Information (Committee)

(February 20, 2019) Letter from the Budget Committee on 2019 Capital and Operating Budgets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129973.pdf
(March 1, 2019) Report from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on Budget Committee Recommended Tax Supported 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130390.pdf
Appendix 1 - 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Tax Supported Operating Budget Recommendations by City Program and Agency
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130391.pdf
Appendix 2 - 2019-2028 Budget Committee Recommended Tax Supported Capital Budget and Plan Recommendations by City Program and Agency
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130392.pdf
Appendix 3 - 2019 Operating Budget and 2019 - 2028 Capital Budget and Plan - Detailed Schedules
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130393.pdf
(February 25, 2019) Report from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on Budget Committee Recommended Tax Supported 2019 Operating Budget and 2019 - 2028 Capital Budget and Plan - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130105.pdf
(January 31, 2019) Revised 2019 Budget Review Schedule
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129868.pdf
(February 5, 2019) Revised Notice of Public Meeting - 2019 Proposed Changes to User Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129961.pdf
Appendices A to C to Revised Notice of Public Meeting - 2019 Proposed Changes to User Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129963.pdf
(January 28, 2019) Notice of Public Meeting - 2019 Proposed Changes to User Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129865.pdf
(January 31, 2019) Revised Presentation from the City Manager on Staff Recommended Tax and Rate Supported 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129699.pdf
Appendices 1-3 - Staff Recommended Tax and Rate Supported 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129869.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Presentation from the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Police Services Board and Parking Tag Enforcement and Operations on Staff Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019 -2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129924.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services on Staff Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019 -2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129925.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services on Staff Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019 -2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129926.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Auditor General on Recommended 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129923.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Integrity Commissioner on Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129964.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Lobbyist Registrar on Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129922.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Ombudsman on Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129873.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services on Staff Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129871.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from Finance and Treasury Services on Staff Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129874.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Toronto Transit Commission on Staff Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129872.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - 311 Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129972.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Affordable Housing Office
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129928.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Arena Boards of Management
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129933.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Association of Community Centres
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129934.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Children's Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129965.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Clerk's Office
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129929.pdf
(January 29, 2019) Confidential Attachment to 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Clerk's Office
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - City Council
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129930.pdf
(January 30, 2019) 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - City Manager's Office
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129695.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Planning
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129704.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - TO Live (formerly Civic Theatres Toronto)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129936.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Court Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129962.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - CreateTO
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129937.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Economic Development and Culture
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129966.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Engineering and Construction Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129870.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Exhibition Place
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129938.pdf
(February 1, 2019) Revised 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129689.pdf
(January 30, 2019) 2019 Staff Recommended Capital Budget Notes - Financial Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129693.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Fire Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129696.pdf
(February 1, 2019) Revised 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Fleet Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129690.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Heritage Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129935.pdf
(January 28, 2019) 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Information and Technology
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129691.pdf
(January 29, 2019) Confidential Attachment to 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Information and Technology
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Legal Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129931.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Long Term Care Homes and Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129967.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Municipal Licensing and Standards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129697.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Auditor General
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129866.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129692.pdf
(January 30, 2019) Revised 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Controller
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129694.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Integrity Commissioner
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129867.pdf
(January 30, 2019) Revised 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Office of the Lobbyist Registrar
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129703.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Mayor
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129932.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Office of the Ombudsman Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129917.pdf
(February 11, 2019) 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Parks, Forestry and Recreation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129698.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Policy Planning, Finance and Administration
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129950.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129968.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Social Development, Finance and Administration
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129969.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129940.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Atmospheric Fund
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129939.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Building
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129951.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Employment and Social Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129970.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Paramedic Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129971.pdf
(January 28, 2019) 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Police Service
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129941.pdf
(January 28, 2019) 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Parking Tags Enforcement and Operations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129943.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Police Services Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129942.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Public Health
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129944.pdf
(January 29, 2019) Confidential Attachment to 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Public Health
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Public Library
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129946.pdf
(January 31, 2019) 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Transit Commission
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129947.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Zoo
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129948.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Transportation Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129952.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Capital Budget Notes - Waterfront Revitalization Initiative
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129953.pdf
2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Yonge-Dundas Square
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129949.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Briefing Note 1 - 2019 Operating Budget - Changes to Existing User Fees and New User Fees in the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129954.pdf
Appendix A - C to Briefing Note 1 - 2019 Operating Budget - Changes to Existing User Fees and New User Fees in the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129927.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Briefing Note 2 - 2019 Operating Budget - Contributions to and Withdrawals from Reserves/Reserve Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129912.pdf
Appendix 1 and 2 to Briefing Note 2 - 2019 Operating Budget - Contributions to and Withdrawals from Reserves/Reserve Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129960.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Briefing Note 3 - 2019 Operating Budget - New / Enhanced Service Requests not included in the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129913.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Briefing Note 4 - 2019 Operating Budget - Equity Impacts of Changes in the 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129914.pdf
Attachment A to Briefing Note 4 - 2019 Operating Budget - Equity Impacts of Changes in the 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129955.pdf
Attachment B to Briefing Note 4 - 2019 Operating Budget - Equity Impacts of Changes in the 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129915.pdf
Attachment C to Briefing Note 4 - 2019 Operating Budget - Equity Impacts of Changes in the 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129956.pdf
Attachment D to Briefing Note 4 - 2019 Operating Budget - Equity Impacts of Changes in the 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129916.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Briefing Note 5 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Youth Equity Strategy Implementation Status
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129918.pdf
Appendix 1 to Briefing Note 5 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Youth Equity Strategy Implementation Status
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129957.pdf
Appendix 2 to Briefing Note 5 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Youth Equity Strategy Implementation Status
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129919.pdf
Appendix 3 to Briefing Note 5 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Youth Equity Strategy Implementation Status
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129958.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Briefing Note 6 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129920.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Briefing Note 7 - 2019 Operating Budget - Refugee claimant flows to Toronto and associated pressures on the shelter system
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129959.pdf
(February 4, 2019) Briefing Note 10 - 2019 Operating Budget - TransformTO Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129921.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Revised Briefing Note 13 - 2019 Capital Budget - State of Good Repair Backlog
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129894.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 14 - 2019 Capital Budget - Economic Development and Culture's Building Condition Audits
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129875.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 15 - 2019 Operating Budget - Economic Development and Culture Division's 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129892.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 16 - 2019 Operating Budget - 24-Hour Drop-in Centres - Outcome of Discussions with the Province to Resource Operations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129893.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Revised Briefing Note 17 - 2019 Operating Budget - National Housing Strategy - Funding Requests and Commitments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129876.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 18 - 2019 Operating Budget - Neighbourhood Information Post - Budget Impacts and Opportunities to Expand Rent Bank and Trusteeship Programs
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129877.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 19 - 2019 Operating Budget - Supportive Housing units scheduled to be built in Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129895.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 20 - 2019 Operating Budget - Tenant Defence Fund - Cost for Additional Staff
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129896.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 21 - 2019 Operating Budget - Provision of menstrual hygiene product dispensers in shelters, 24-hour respite sites and community centres
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129897.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 22 - 2019 Capital Budget - Regent Park - Update on Status and Costs of Funding Phases 4 and 5 and Social Development and Community Safety Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129898.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 23 - 2019 Operating Budget - Implementation of Additional Supportive Youth Spaces, Toronto Public Library and Parks Forestry and Recreation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129899.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 24 - 2019 Operating Budget - Immediate Steps to Reduce Gun Violence - Unfunded Actions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129900.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 25 - 2019 Operating Budget - Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration - Service Levels
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129901.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 26 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Building - Service Levels
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129902.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 27 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Building - Indexation of Indirect Support Costs
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129903.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 28 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Building - Service and Rent Expenditures
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129904.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 31 - 2019 Capital Budget - Capital Plan for Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Delivery Program - Facilities Management
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129905.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 32 - 2019 Capital Budget - The South St Lawrence Market Lower Level Redevelopment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129906.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 33 - 2019 Operating Budget - Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy Service Level Targets Under Development
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129907.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 34 - 2019 Operating Budget - Corporate Security 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan Changes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129908.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 35 - 2019 Operating Budget - TransformTO Implementation Status
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129909.pdf
(February 12, 2019) Briefing Note 36 - 2019 Operating Budget - 2022 Projected Election Costs
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129910.pdf
(February 13, 2019) Revised Wrap-Up Notes for the Budget Committee - 2019-2028 Staff Recommended Capital Budget and Plan - Tax Supported Programs and Agencies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129891.pdf
(February 13, 2019) Wrap-Up Notes to Budget Committee - 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Tax Supported Programs and Agencies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129911.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 37 - 2019 Operating Budget - Additional Information on Shelters and 24-hour Respite Sites
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129885.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 38 - 2019 Capital Budget - Toronto Community Housing Corporation State of Good Repair Spending
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129886.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 40 - 2019 Operating Budget - Proposed Resolution to Augment City of Toronto Operating Levy Funding of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129878.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 41 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Police Service - Planned Hires for 2019
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129879.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 42 - 2019 Operating Budget - Cost and Funding of Additional Toronto Public Library Sunday Hours Added in the Period 2015-2018
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129880.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 43 - 2019 Operating Budget - Cost and Funding of Additional Toronto Public Library Youth Hubs Added in the Period 2015-2018
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129881.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 44 - 2019 Operating Budget - Proposed Toronto Transit Commission Variable Lane Occupancy Fee
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129882.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 45 - 2019 Operating Budget - Toronto Transit Commission Subsidy Period 2016-2019
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129883.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 46 - 2019 Capital Budget - Unmet Capital Needs
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129888.pdf
Appendix to Briefing Note 46 - 2019 Capital Budget - Unmet Capital Needs
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129887.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 47 - 2019 Capital Budget - 10 Year Historical State of Good Repair Spending
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129688.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 49 - 2019 Operating Budget - Greater Toronto Area Transit Fare Comparison
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129889.pdf
(February 19, 2019) Briefing Note 50 - 2019 Operating Budget - Recent Improvements to Capacity on the Transit Network
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129890.pdf
(February 20, 2019) Wrap-Up Notes to Budget Committee - 2019-2028 Staff Recommended Capital Budget and Plan - Tax Supported Programs and Agencies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129945.pdf
(February 20, 2019) Wrap-Up Notes to Budget Committee - 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget - Tax Supported Programs and Agencies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-129884.pdf
(March 4, 2019) Wrap-Up Notes for the Executive Committee - 2019-2028 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget and Plan - Tax Supported Programs and Agencies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130405.pdf
(March 4, 2019) Wrap-Up Notes to Executive Committee - 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget - Tax Supported Programs and Agencies
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130406.pdf
(March 4, 2019) Presentation from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on Staff Recommended Tax and Rate Supported 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130414.pdf
Appendix to the Presentation from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on Staff Recommended Tax and Rate Supported 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130415.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

(March 6, 2019) Supplementary report from the Director, Real Estate Services and the City Clerk on Updated Councillor Constituency Office Market Rents (EX2.5ab)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-130560.pdf
(March 6, 2019) Wrap-Up Notes to City Council on the 2019 Executive Committee Recommended Operating Budget - Tax Supported
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-130564.pdf
(March 6, 2019) Wrap-Up Notes to City Council on the 2019 - 2028 Executive Committee Recommended Capital Budget and Plan - Tax Supported
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-130568.pdf
(March 7, 2019) Presentation from the City Manager on the Tax and Rate Supported 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-130608.pdf
Chart attached to motions 10b and 10c by Councillor Josh Matlow
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-130626.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(February 15, 2019) Submission from Carol Huang, Neighbourhood Information Post, including a petition containing the names of approximately 98 persons (on file with the City Clerk) (EX.Supp.EX2.5.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/comm/communicationfile-91718.pdf
(February 22, 2019) Letter from Paul Dowling (EX.Supp.EX2.5.2)
(February 22, 2019) E-mail from Katie Overmonds (EX.Supp.EX2.5.3)
(February 22, 2019) E-mail from Jessica Atkinson (EX.Supp.EX2.5.4)
(February 26, 2019) Letter from Nancy Vander Plaats and Reverend Wayne Walder, Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation (EX.Supp.EX2.5.5)
(February 26, 2019) Multiple Communications from 879 individuals, with the subject line "Provide free menstrual products in city shelters" (EX.Supp.EX2.5.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/comm/communicationfile-91744.pdf
(February 26, 2019) E-mail from Mahadeo Tahal (EX.Supp.EX2.5.7)
(February 28, 2019) Letter from Eddie Mariconda and Matt Figliano, CUPE Local 416 (EX.Supp.EX2.5.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/comm/communicationfile-91865.pdf
(March 4, 2019) Multiple Communications from 1,391 individuals, with the subject line "Vote for Snow Clearing, Safer Streets, Affordable Transit-EX2.5" (EX.Supp.EX2.5.9)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/comm/communicationfile-91846.pdf
(March 4, 2019) Letter from Councillor Gary Crawford (EX.New.EX2.5.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/comm/communicationfile-91891.pdf
(March 3, 2019) E-mail from Sharon Yetman (EX.New.EX2.5.11)
(March 4, 2019) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (EX.New.EX2.5.12)
(February 28, 2019) E-mail from Paula J. Tenuta, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) (EX.New.EX2.5.13)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/comm/communicationfile-91894.pdf
(February 27, 2019) Letter from Pastor Tim Reimer, Murray Lumley and Dalton Jantzi, Danforth Mennonite Church (EX.New.EX2.5.14)
(March 4, 2019) Multiple Communications from 13 individuals, with the subject line "Support Renters: Please vote for the Tenant's Defence Fund" (EX.New.EX2.5.15)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/comm/communicationfile-91896.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(March 5, 2019) Letter from Kerry Bowser, Executive Director, Eastview Neighboorhood Community Centre, Cynthia du Mont, Executive Director, West Scarborough Boys and Girls Club, Ian Edward, Executive Director, Toronto Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club, Chris Foster, Executive Director, St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club, Lisa Kostakis, Executive Director, Albion Boys and Girls Club, Utcha Sawyers, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough and Sheldon Taylor, Executive Director, Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club (CC.Supp.EX2.5.16)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/comm/communicationfile-91985.pdf
(March 5, 2019) Petition from Linda Heron regarding funding for the TransformTO50 Climate Action Plan in the 2019 budget, containing the names of approximately 45 persons (CC.Supp.EX2.5.17)
(March 6, 2019) Multiple Communications from 25 individuals, with the subject line "Support Renters: Please vote for the Tenant's Defence Fund" (CC.Supp.EX2.5.18)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/comm/communicationfile-91991.pdf
(March 6, 2019) Multiple Communications from 16 individuals, with the subject line "Provide free menstrual products in City shelters" (CC.Supp.EX2.5.19)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/comm/communicationfile-92006.pdf
(March 6, 2019) Multiple Communications from 442 individuals, with the subject line "Vote for Snow Clearing, Safer Streets, Affordable Transit-EX2.5" (CC.Supp.EX2.5.20)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/comm/communicationfile-92007.pdf
(March 6, 2019) Multiple Communications from 2,142 individuals, with the subject line "Vote to keep commitments on Poverty Reduction - [EX2.5]" (CC.Supp.EX2.5.21)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/comm/communicationfile-91992.pdf
(March 6, 2019) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (CC.New.EX2.5.22)
(March 6, 2019) Letter from the Integrity Commissioner (CC.New.EX2.5.23)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/comm/communicationfile-92008.pdf
(March 7, 2019) E-mail from Andrew T (CC.New.EX2.5.24)
(March 7, 2019) Submission from Submission from Councillor Josh Matlow - Toronto Seniors Strategy 2.0 Booklet (CC.New.EX2.5.25)
(March 7, 2019) Petition from Councillor Wong-Tam, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, on behalf of the Neighbourhood Information Post, regarding investment in community resources in Toronto Downtown East for homelessness prevention and affordable housing, containing the names of approximately 98 persons, filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)

Motions (City Council)

Report of Committee of the Whole

March 7, 2019 at 2:48 p.m. - Speaker Nunziata advised that City Council has completed its closed session consideration of Item EX2.5 headed "2019 Capital and Operating Budgets".  No motions were placed in closed session.  City Council would now proceed to the public debate on the Item.


1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Jim Karygiannis (Carried)

Toronto Paramedic Services - Operating Budget

 

That:

 

1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to approve and fully fund, beginning in 2019, 24 paramedics and associated equipment and vehicles costs, required to implement a dedicated Neonatal Transport Program in the City of Toronto.

 

2. City Council direct the Chief and General Manager, Toronto Paramedic Services to engage in consultation with authorized representatives of Toronto Civic Employees Union CUPE Local 416 and to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the second quarter of 2019 on a multi-year hiring and systems plan for Paramedic Services, to identify any additional system resources that may be required at that time and to include a strategy on how to immediately implement and fully fund paramedics and associated equipment and vehicles costs to fill identified deficiencies.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 7:54 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Karygiannis - motion 1
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

2a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Lost)

That:

 

1.  City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the Executive Committee, by the second quarter of 2019, on the feasibility of implementing a Personal Vehicle Tax, with the following parameters:

 

a. the Personal Vehicle Tax has the same administrative design and rate structure as described in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 765 Taxation, Personal Vehicle Tax, which tax was terminated effective January 1, 2011;

 

b. the standard rate be set at $60 per passenger car per year, equal to half of the current Provincial personal vehicle registration fee; and


c. the estimated net proceeds of $55 million per year be contributed into a reserve fund specifically dedicated for Toronto Transit Commission and transportation purposes such that:

 

i. 50 percent of the net proceeds to go towards transit affordability and service improvements; and

 

ii. the remaining 50 percent of the net proceeds to go towards Transportation Services budget for enhanced winter road maintenance, operations and safety.
 

d. any necessary agreement with the Province of Ontario for the collection of the proposed tax by the Province.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 7:55 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Layton - motion 2a
Total members that voted Yes: 8 Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 18 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

2b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

Accountability Offices - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back as part of the 2020 Budget process on the funding needed to fulfill the legislative mandate of the Accountability Offices; including the feasibility of dedicating a percentage of the City's total Operating Budget to be updated on an annual basis.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 7:56 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Layton - motion 2b
Total members that voted Yes: 20 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 6 Members that voted No are Mike Colle, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

2c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

Affordable Housing Office - Operating Budget

Children's Services - Operating Budget

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the City Manager to report back as part of the 2020 Budget process on the options for increasing investment to deliver deeply affordable rental housing, supportive housing, and child care spaces to ensure that Council is well situated to deliver on its housing and child care promises by 2022.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 7:57 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Layton - motion 2c
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

3a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

Social Development, Finance and Administration  - Operating Budget

 

That City Council:

 

a.  reaffirm its July 23 to 30, 2018 decision on Immediate Steps to Address Gun Violence; and

 

b.  urge the Federal Government to fully fund its share of the Violence Prevention Strategy.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 7:58 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Thompson - motion 3a revised - Part a only
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 7:58 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Thompson - motion 3a revised - Part b only
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Josh Matlow
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

3b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

Social Development Finance and Administration - Operating Budget

 

That City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to enter into an agreement to continue the Homeshare Pilot Project, at an amount up to $120,000.00 to be funded from the 2019 Community Investment and Partnership Program, and City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to include an update on the Homeshare Pilot Project as part of the report on the 2019 Seniors Strategy 2.0 in the third quarter of 2019.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:37 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Thompson - motion 3b
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

4a - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

Corporate Accounts - Operating Budget

 

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $30,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 9 Tippett Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700923) for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to complete 20 murals on Bell Boxes in various locations within Ward 6 (Cost Centre: NP2161); and

 

2. City Council direct that the funds requested in Recommendation 1 be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by Community Matters Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.


4b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

Corporate Accounts - Operating Budget

 

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $100,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds)

community benefits secured for improvements to existing recreational capital facilities in Ward 6 from 525 Wilson Avenue and 9 Tippet Road (source account XR3026- 3700393) to improve the recreational/playground facilities at the North York Women’s Shelter located at 940 Sheppard Avenue West (Cost Centre NP2161); and

 

2. City Council direct that the $100,000.00 be forwarded to the North York Women’s Shelter upon the signing of an Undertaking by the North York Women's Shelter to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.


4c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

Transportation Services - Operating Budget

 

That:

 

1.  City Council amend Executive Committee Recommendations 60 and 61 adding the words "and City Council direct that the outcome of the review of winter maintenance be considered as part of the 2020 budget process".

 

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to include, in their report back to the Executive Committee, a communications strategy that ensures that all residential, commercial and charitable property owners understand their rights and responsibilities under the City of Toronto snow clearing By-law, including but not restricted to mandatory advisories posted in buildings advising residents that the management and ownership of the building are responsible for the clearing of all sidewalks, pathways, entrances and parking lots of the said building along with a contact number.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:39 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Pasternak - motion 4c
Total members that voted Yes: 23 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 2 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Gord Perks
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

5a - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)

Corporate Accounts - Operating Budget

 

That:

 

1. City Council increase the approved 2019 Non-Program Operating Budget by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from the development at 57 Spadina Avenue (Source Account 220096) for the transfer to the Alexandra Park Community Centre for safety and program related capital improvements to the Community Centre (Cost Centre NP2161).

 

2.  City Council direct that the $50,000.00 be forwarded to the Alexandra Park Community Centre upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Alexandra Park Community Centre governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.


5b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)

Toronto Public Health - Operating Budget

 

That City Council increase the Toronto Public Health Operating Budget by $0.055 million gross and $0.014 net, to be funded by Capital from Current the Tax Stabilization Reserve, to support project management for Creating Health Plus, a partnership program which provides nutritious foods on a weekly basis at 29 drop-ins for the homeless across the City, subject to the confirmation of the Provincial cost-shared amount for the program.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:40 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Cressy - motion 5b revised
Total members that voted Yes: 14 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 11 Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

5c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)

Toronto Public Health - Operating Budget

 

That City Council increase the Toronto Public Health Operating Budget by $0.030 million gross and $0.008 million net, to be funded by Capital from Current the Tax Stabilization Reserve, for the Toronto Food Policy Council to address food security issues across the City, subject to the confirmation of the Provincial cost-shared amount for the program.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:40 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Cressy - motion 5c revised
Total members that voted Yes: 18 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 7 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

5d - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)

Social Development, Finance and Administration - Operating Budget

 

That City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to implement the expansion of the Focus and Crisis Response gun violence prevention programs and to absorb the estimated cost of $200,000 within their current budget allocations, and City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report through the quarterly Operating Variance report if it is determined that this is not manageable.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:41 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Cressy - motion 5d revised
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

6a - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Lost)

Toronto Police Services Board - Operating Budget

Toronto Public Library - Operating Budget

 

That City Council reduce the Toronto Police Service budget by $3.35 million and allocate the $3.35 million to the Toronto Public Library for implementation of the extended hours.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:42 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Perks - motion 6a
Total members that voted Yes: 6 Members that voted Yes are Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 18 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza

6b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Lost)

Toronto Police Services Board - Operating Budget

Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy - Operating Budget

 

That City Council reduce the Toronto Police Service budget by $250,000 and increase by that amount the funding to the Environment and Energy Division to enable full implementation of TransformTO.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:43 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Perks - motion 6b
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 18 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

6c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

Transportation Services - Operating Budget

 

That City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to Council, prior to the launch of the 2020 budget process, on a pricing strategy for on-street parking permits.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:43 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Perks - motion 6c
Total members that voted Yes: 18 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 7 Members that voted No are Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

6d - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Lost)

Toronto Police Services Board - Operating Budget

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration - Operating Budget

 

That City Council reduce the Toronto Police Service budget by $375,000 and increase the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration budget by $375,000, to be allocated to the Create Health Plus program.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:44 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Perks - motion 6d
Total members that voted Yes: 5 Members that voted Yes are Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 20 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

6e - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Lost)

Accountability Offices - Operating Budget

 

That City Council increase the 2019 Executive Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Integrity Commissioner's Office by $190,000, to be funded from an increase in the target for the Toronto Parking Authority dividend.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:45 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Perks - motion 6e
Total members that voted Yes: 8 Members that voted Yes are Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 17 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

7a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

Transportation Services - Capital Budget

 

City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to initiate an Environmental Assessment of the Yonge Street/401 interchange as joint proponents with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, following completion of the Ministry's feasibility study, with the City of Toronto's share of the cost of the Environmental Assessment to be funded from existing resources in the Transportation Services Engineering Studies capital budget.


7b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

General

 

That City Council request the City Manager to include in the report to the Executive Committee on individual strategies and key actions in the Long-Term Financial Plan, as requested by the Executive Committee on March 19, 2018, possible short- and long-term options for revenue tools that might assist Council in paying for currently unfunded program priorities, unfunded capital projects and emerging needs.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 7:59 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Filion - motion 7b
Total members that voted Yes: 19 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 7 Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

8a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Lost)

Corporate Accounts - Operating Budget

 

That City Council direct the City Manager to report back, as part of the 2020 Budget Process, on the feasibility of providing all City staff with a cost of living increase and benefits enhancements comparable to those proposed for Toronto Police Service uniformed officers in the new Toronto Police contract proposal for 2019 through 2024.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:00 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Wong-Tam - motion 8a
Total members that voted Yes: 10 Members that voted Yes are Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 16 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

8b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

Transportation Services - Operating Budget

 

That City Council amend Executive Recommendation 60 to add the following to the review of winter maintenance:

 

The feasibility and service level implications of:

 

1. harmonizing Toronto and East York sidewalk snow clearing standards to match service levels in Etobicoke, North York, and Scarborough; and


2. internalizing snow clearing, salting and other winter services.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:45 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Wong-Tam - motion 8b
Total members that voted Yes: 21 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 4 Members that voted No are Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

8c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Lost)

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration - Operating Budget

 

That City Council increase the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $70,000 gross and $0 net to fund the expansion of the Rent Bank and Trusteeship Programs administered by Neighbourhood Information Post, to be funded from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve Account.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:46 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Wong-Tam - motion 8c
Total members that voted Yes: 9 Members that voted Yes are Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 16 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

8d - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Amended)

Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Operating Budget

 

That City Council increase the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $160,000 gross and $0 net to develop a Regent Park Aquatic Program Pilot in partnership with Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School, Nelson Mandela Public School and local community organizations, to be offset by a decrease in the 2019 Capital from Current Contribution of $160,000.

 

Amended by motion 18b by Councillor Gary Crawford.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:48 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Wong-Tam - motion 8d as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 20 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 5 Members that voted No are Mike Colle, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

9 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Carried)

Social Development Finance and Administration - Operating Budget

 

That City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to consider the following items in the development of the Poverty Reduction Strategy 2.0:

 

a. the utility and feasibility of implementing the Toronto Public Library's Open Hours program;


b. opportunities to partner with community agencies already operating youth spaces and youth hubs, such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada; and

 

c. a timeline to deliver the next phases of the Fair Fare Pass.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:01 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Perruzza - motion 9
Total members that voted Yes: 23 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 2 Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are James Pasternak

10a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Lost)

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration - Operating Budget

 

That City Council increase the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $135,500 gross and net to add 2.5 positions for the expansion of the Tenant Hotline and outreach and organizing programs offset by $135,000 gross and net from a reduction in Account XQ1015 (Vehicle Reserve – Solid Waste, Solid Waste Management Services - Operating)

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:02 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Matlow - motion 10a
Total members that voted Yes: 9 Members that voted Yes are Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 17 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

10b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Lost)

Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Operating Budget

 

That City Council increase the 2019 Executive Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $1.055 million gross and net for the addition of five Enhanced Youth Spaces, as identified in the attached chart, offset by $555,000 gross and net from account XQ1015 (Vehicle Reserve – Transportation, Transportation Services – Operating), and $500,000 gross and net from account XQ1015 (Vehicle Reserve – Solid Waste, Solid Waste Management Services - Operating).

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:49 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Matlow - motion 10b
Total members that voted Yes: 8 Members that voted Yes are Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 17 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

10c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Lost)

Toronto Public Library - Operating

 

That City Council increase the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Public Library by $0.390 million gross and net for the addition of three Youth Hub locations, as identified in the attached chart, offset by $100,000 gross and net from account XQ1200 (Vehicle Reserve, Economic Development and Culture, Economic Development and Culture – Operating), $100,000 gross and net from account XQ1301 (Vehicle Reserve – Toronto Building, Toronto Building – Operating), $100,000 from account XQ1202 (Municipal Licensing and Standards Vehicle and Equipment Replacement, Municipal Licensing and Standards – Operating), $90,000 gross and net from account XQ1201 (Vehicle Reserve – Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Parks, Forestry and Recreation – Operating).

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:50 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Matlow - motion 10c
Total members that voted Yes: 8 Members that voted Yes are Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 16 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza

11a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back, as part of the Ravine Strategy implementation plan in the second quarter of 2019, on:

 

a. a comprehensive ravine litter pick-up and clean-up campaign in partnership with school boards, environmental groups and local residents associations;

 

b. establishing a scientific advisory panel to develop a framework for the removal of invasive species in Toronto's Ravine System such as: Japanese knotweed, garlic mustard, Norway maple, dog-strangling vine; and

 

c. establishing a comprehensive natural species planting program in Toronto's Ravine System.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:02 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Colle - motion 11a
Total members that voted Yes: 26 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

11b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

Transportation Services - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to include the following in the review of winter maintenance requested by Mayor Tory:

 

a. establishing a comprehensive snow removal plan around school properties to enhance the safety of students, pedestrians and parents accessing school property, including removal of windrows and mounds of snow near and around school properties.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:03 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Colle - motion 11b
Total members that voted Yes: 19 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory
Total members that voted No: 7 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

11c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on:

 

a. best practices being used nationally and internationally in dealing with the management and repair of potholes on City streets; and

 

b. how present practices being employed by the City in dealing with the repair and maintenance of our City of Toronto roads demonstrate good value.


12 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Carried)

Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in 2019 on:

 

1. the status of existing and potential academic, non-profit and private partnerships for TransformTO; and

 

2. any additional actions needed to meet the City's 2030 Green House Gas reduction targets.


13a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

City Council - Operating Budget

 

That City Council adopt the following recommendation in the supplementary report (March 6, 2019) from the Director, Real Estate Services and the City Clerk [EX2.5ab]:

 

1. City Council amend the Parameters for Councillor Constituency Offices Policy to set the annual constituency office rent budget per Councillor at the range of market rents per ward in 2019 as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (March 6, 2019) from the Director, Real Estate Services and the City Clerk.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:04 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 -Bailao - motion 13a
Total members that voted Yes: 20 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 6 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:14 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Bailao -motion 13a REVOTE
Total members that voted Yes: 17 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Joe Cressy, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 9 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Motion to Reconsider Vote moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on motion 13a by Councillor Bailão.


13b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration - Capital Budget

 

That City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to consider any contributions necessary to achieve Toronto Community Housing's annual state of good repair requirements as a priority in the development of the 2020-2029 capital plan.


14a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Capital Budget

 

That City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to expedite the preliminary design and consultation phase of the lighting project for the Ashbridges Bay Skatepark, if feasible, and make any necessary internal adjustments within the approved multi-year capital plan. 


14b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to consider, as part of the 2020 Budget Process, increasing the City's funding for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority by $130,000 to fund the operation of a public shuttle service in Tommy Thompson Park, and City Council request that, as a part of those considerations the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in conjunction with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, review other sources for these funds, including requesting financial assistance from the Toronto Port Authority for this public shuttle service, and provide an update on these efforts to the September 9, 2019 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:05 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Fletcher - motion 14b
Total members that voted Yes: 20 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 6 Members that voted No are Mike Colle, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

14c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Amended)

Toronto Public Library - Operating Budget

 

That:

 

1. City Council increase the 2019 Toronto Public Library Operating Budget by $428,000, $214,000 allocated to each of the Swansea and Todmorden branches, to fund increased staffing in order to bring to bring both branches from 28 hours per week to 50.5 hours per week, to be offset in 2019 by a withdrawal from Capital from Current.

 

2. City Council request the City Manager to monitor the Toronto Public Library's Self-Service Open Hours Initiative, in conjunction with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Service and Toronto Paramedics Service and the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, for any safety and security issues or risks and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee in the third quarter of 2019, such report to include any previous safety and security analysis done of this initiative.

 

Part 1 of motion 14c by Councillor Paula Fletcher lost.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:50 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Fletcher - motion 14c Part 1 only
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 17 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:51 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Fletcher - motion 14c Part 2 only
Total members that voted Yes: 22 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 2 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Frances Nunziata (Chair)
Total members that were Absent: 2 Members that were absent are James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 8:16 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Fletcher - motion 14c Part 2 only REVOTE
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are James Pasternak

Motion to Reconsider Vote moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on Part 2 of motion 14c by Councillor Fletcher.


14d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

Transportation Services - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor, all sidewalks not currently receiving snow clearance by the City against the following guidelines established in 2001 for the purpose of deciding which City sidewalks would get snow clearance, and City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to ensure that any sidewalks that meet these guidelines are included in snow clearing plans for 2019 and in future years to be funded from existing resources in the Transportation Services Operating Budget:

 

a. pavements greater than 8 metres in width;

 

b. sidewalks greater than 1.5 metres in width;

 

c. sidewalks not immediately adjacent to the street;

 

d. parking not immediately adjacent to the sidewalk; and

 

e. no obstructions like utility poles, planters, retaining walls immediately adjacent to, or within the sidewalk that would create significant potential for damage or an operating safety concern for the equipment or the public.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:07 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Fletcher - motion 14d
Total members that voted Yes: 18 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 8 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Mike Colle, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

14e - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Operating Budget

 

That City Council amend Executive Committee Recommendation 122 by adding the words "and the local Councillor" and "in accordance with the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan as approved by a Provincial Order-in-Council" so that it now reads as follows:

 

122.  City Council request that the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the local Councillor, develop a transition timeline and identify the operating costs associated with the transfer of the property adjacent to Tommy Thompson Park for consideration as part of a future year budget process in accordance with the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan as approved by a Provincial Order-in-Council.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:52 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Fletcher - motion 14e
Total members that voted Yes: 24 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Jim Karygiannis
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

14f - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

Accountability Offices - Operating Budget

 

That City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Board of Directors for Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to include as part of the 2020 Budget Process, a review and appropriate request for additional resources for the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate Toronto Community Housing Corporation related issues, and to consider funding these additional resources in 2019 if a funding opportunity presents itself.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:08 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 Fletcher - motion 14f
Total members that voted Yes: 22 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 4 Members that voted No are Mike Colle, John Filion, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

15 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Lost)

General

 

That City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to present to the Budget Committee, in the fourth quarter of 2019, a proposal for:

 

a.  a phased approach to restoring the annual Capital From Current Contribution to 10 percent of the tax base by 2022; and

 

b. a phased approach to reducing the amount of Municipal Land Transfer Tax attributed to the Operating Budget to an amount equivalent to 4 percent of the tax supported Operating Budget by 2022.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:09 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Carroll - motion 15
Total members that voted Yes: 12 Members that voted Yes are Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 14 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

16 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)

Transportation Services - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2019 on any options available to expedite the implementation of Vision Zero, including but not limited to:


a. additional financial resources needed;


b. additional staffing resources needed;


c.  the need for private sector technical expertise; and


d. options to deliver physical changes to streets and intersections more quickly.

 

The balance of motion 1b by Councillor Mark Grimes, Parts a, b and d, also carried.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:10 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Grimes - motion 16 Part c only
Total members that voted Yes: 19 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 7 Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Gord Perks
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

17a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Lost)

Corporate Accounts - Operating Budget

 

That City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the Budget Committee for consideration as part of the 2020 Budget Process, on a revised solid waste rebate phase out plan which provides a phase out pause to single family homes in 2020, and provides for an extended phase out resuming in 2021 which caps the combined impact of rate increases and rebate phase out at 10 percent year over year.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:11 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Holyday - motion 17a
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson
Total members that voted No: 19 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

17b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Lost)

That:

 

1.  City Council delete Executive Committee Recommendation 61.

 

Recommendation to be deleted:

  

61.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, in consultation with the City Manager, to include as part of its review of winter maintenance requested by Mayor Tory, on an expedited basis, Transportation Services operations, including but not limited to sidewalk snow clearing and salting, and road maintenance (pot hole repair) in consultation with CUPE Local 416 regarding opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of service through insourcing where appropriate, and include these findings in the report to the Executive Committee on this review in 2019.

Vote (Amend Item) Mar-07-2019 7:53 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - EX2.5 - Holyday - motion 17b
Total members that voted Yes: 6 Members that voted Yes are Mike Colle, John Filion, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson
Total members that voted No: 19 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

17c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)

If motion 17b by Councillor Holyday fails, that City Council include the following additional information in the review of winter maintenance requested by Mayor Tory:

 

a. evaluation of the performance of the current contractors;

b. suggestions for improvement to the current contract and operations;

c. full costs of cancelling contracts affected by in-sourcing;

d. cost of purchase, leasing and/or supply of equipment, and associated maintenance and fuel;

e. costs of facilities and yards to support operations, crews, and storage, both one-time and ongoing; and

f. salary, benefits and ancillary costs of all staff needed to deliver and support the service.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Mar-07-2019 8:11 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Holyday - motion 17c
Total members that voted Yes: 20 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 6 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Gord Perks
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

18a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

Children's Services - Operating Budget

 

That City Council reaffirm its ongoing commitment to funding 20 percent of child care growth operating costs and request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee following the release of the 2019 Provincial and Federal budgets.


18b - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That City Council amend motion 8d by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam so that it now reads as follows:

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Operating Budget

 

That City Council increase the 2019 staff recommended operating budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $160,000 $80,000 gross and $0 net to develop a Regent Park Aquatic Program Pilot to include increasing access for those experiencing complex barriers to program registration, in partnership with Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School, Nelson Mandela Public School and local community organizations, to be offset by a decrease in the 2019 Capital from Current Contribution of $160,000 $80,000 and to report on the results of this pilot prior to the 2020 budget process, with the expectation that the Pilot be continued.

 

Vote (Amend Motion) Mar-07-2019 7:47 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Crawford - motion 18b
Total members that voted Yes: 20 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 5 Members that voted No are Mike Colle, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Item as amended as it pertains to the expansion and provision of telephone, wireless, internet and television services, contained in the Information and Technology, Toronto Police, Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Community Housing Corporation budgets.

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Mar-07-2019 8:18 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Item as amended as it pertains to the expansion and provision of telephone, wireless, internet and television services, contained in the Information and Technology, Toronto Police, TTC and TCHC budgets
Total members that voted Yes: 22 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 3 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Mike Layton, Gord Perks
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are John Tory

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Item as amended as it pertains to the provision of news summary services provided by Canada Newswire.

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Mar-07-2019 8:19 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Item as amended as it pertains to the provision of news summary services provided by Canada Newswire
Total members that voted Yes: 22 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 3 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Gord Perks
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are John Tory

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Item as amended as it pertains to the Toronto Public Library.

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Mar-07-2019 8:19 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Item as amended as it pertains to the Toronto Public Library
Total members that voted Yes: 24 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Mike Layton
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are James Pasternak

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Adopt the balance of the Item as amended.

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Mar-07-2019 8:20 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - EX2.5 - Adopt the balance of the Item as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 22 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 4 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he has questions regarding the dollar value of the settlement with the Toronto Police Union and the non-program amount that has been allocated for the settlement. Councillor Perks further stated that he is not certain if these questions are public.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order, and ruled that staff do not have an answer at this time.


Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he had asked about this issue yesterday and that under the Council Procedures, the City Clerk is to advise City Council of the correct application of the City's rules and that he needs an answer before proceeding on this Item.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and asked the City Manager to respond.

The City Manager advised Members of Council that the settlement with the Toronto Police Union has not been ratified and that any questions would have to be asked in closed session.


Point of Order by Mayor John Tory

Mayor Tory, rising on a Point of Order, stated that the questions about Councillor Colle's motion are not a clarification of the motion but a debate between Members of Council on snow clearing. 

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that Members are to keep their questions to clarification of the motion and not engage in debate.


Point of Order by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Order, stated that the resumption of the public session should be delayed until the public can re-enter the Chamber, as the members of the public must go through the new security measures to get back to the Council Chamber after the closed session.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that the public portion could proceed as security has advised that there is currently no line up to enter the Council Chamber.

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor James Pasternak - as it pertains to the Toronto Public Library, as his spouse has left the library and is on leave, is technically an employee of the Toronto Public Library.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=8441
Mayor John Tory - because of his involvement with the Rogers family trusts. Rogers Communications Inc. provides telephone and cellular services, wireless devices, and internet and Wi-Fi services to the City of Toronto; and as it relates to the news summary services provided by Canada Newswire.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=8440

5a - Auditor General's Office 2019 Operating Budget

Background Information (Committee)
(January 21, 2019) Report from the Auditor General on Auditor General's Office 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130032.pdf
Attachment 1 - Auditor General's Office 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130033.pdf
Attachment 2 - 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Auditor General
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130034.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Auditor General on Recommended 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130035.pdf

5b - Office of the Integrity Commissioner - 2019 Operating Budget

Background Information (Committee)
(January 21, 2019) Report from the Integrity Commissioner on Office of the Integrity Commissioner - 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130037.pdf
Attachment 1 - 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Integrity Commissioner
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130038.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Integrity Commissioner on Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130036.pdf

5c - Office of the Lobbyist Registrar - 2019 Operating Budget Request and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan

Background Information (Committee)
(January 18, 2019) Report from the Lobbyist Registrar on Office of the Lobbyist Registrar - 2019 Operating Budget Request and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130039.pdf
(January 30, 2019) Revised Attachment 1 - 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Office of the Lobbyist Registrar
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130040.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Lobbyist Registrar on Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130041.pdf

5d - Ombudsman Toronto 2019 Operating Budget Recommendation and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan

Background Information (Committee)
(January 21, 2019) Report from the Ombudsman on Ombudsman Toronto 2019 Operating Budget Recommendation and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130042.pdf
Attachment 1 - 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Office of the Ombudsman Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130043.pdf
(February 6, 2019) Presentation from the Ombudsman on Recommended 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130044.pdf

5e - Development Charges for the Leslie Nymark Toronto Community Housing Corporation Redevelopment

Background Information (Committee)
(July 13, 2018) Letter from City Council on Development Charges for the Leslie Nymark Toronto Community Housing Corporation Redevelopment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130045.pdf

5f - Vision Zero Road Safety Plan - Implementation of Community Safety Zones

Background Information (Committee)
(July 10, 2018) Letter from City Council on Vision Zero Road Safety Plan - Implementation of Community Safety Zones
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130046.pdf

5g - Implementation of Additional Road Safety Measures and Accelerating the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan

Background Information (Committee)
(December 19, 2018) Letter from City Council on Implementation of Additional Road Safety Measures and Accelerating the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130047.pdf

5h - CreateTO 2019 Budget Request

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable persons and contains financial information that belongs to the Board of Directors of CreateTO and has monetary value or potential monetary value.
Background Information (Committee)
(December 10, 2018) Letter from the Chair of CreateTO on CreateTO 2019 Budget Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130048.pdf
(November 27, 2018) Report from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO on CreateTO 2019 Budget Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130050.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - CreateTO 2019 Operating Budget

5i - Toronto's Participatory Budgeting Pilot Evaluation

Background Information (Committee)
(January 31, 2019) Report from the City Manager on Toronto's Participatory Budgeting Pilot Evaluation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130051.pdf
Appendix 1 - Examples of Participatory Budgeting Processes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130052.pdf
Appendix 2 - Examples of Participatory Budgeting Pilot Communication Materials
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130053.pdf
Appendix 3 - Resource Considerations for Implementation of Participatory Budgeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130054.pdf

5j - Toronto Public Health 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan Request

Background Information (Committee)
(November 19, 2018) Letter from Board of Health on Toronto Public Health 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130056.pdf
(October 30, 2018) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Toronto Public Health 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130057.pdf
Appendix 1 - 2019-2028 Capital Budget as Plan Projects
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130055.pdf
(November 19, 2018) Presentation from the Medical Officer of Health on Toronto Public Health 2019 Requested Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Requested Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130058.pdf

5k - Toronto Public Health 2019 Operating Budget Request

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable persons and labour relations or employee negotiations.
Background Information (Committee)
(December 3, 2018) Letter from the Chair, Board of Health on Toronto Public Health 2019 Operating Budget Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130059.pdf
(November 8, 2018) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on Toronto Public Health 2019 Operating Budget Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130060.pdf
Attachment 1 - Toronto Public Health Service Accomplishments, Deliverables, and Performance Measures
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130061.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 -Toronto Public Health 2019 Requested Operating Budget
Confidential Attachment 2 - Proposals Recommended by Board of Health Budget Committee
Confidential Attachment 3 -Proposals to be Considered by the Board of Health
(November 19, 2018) Presentation from the Medical Officer of Health on Toronto Public Health 2019 Requested Operating Budget and 2019-2028 Requested Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130064.pdf

5l - Toronto Transit Commission 15-Year Capital Investment Plan and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan

Background Information (Committee)
(January 30, 2019) Letter from the Head of Commission Services, Toronto Transit Commission on Toronto Transit Commission 15-Year Capital Investment Plan and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130066.pdf
Attachment - Toronto Transit Commission 15-Year Capital Investment Plan and 2019-2028 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130067.pdf

5m - 2019 Toronto Transit Commission and Wheel-Trans Operating Budgets

Background Information (Committee)
(January 30, 2019) Letter from the Head of Commission Services, Toronto Transit Commission on 2019 Toronto Transit Commission and Wheel-Trans Operating Budgets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130068.pdf
Attachment - 2019 Toronto Transit Commission and Wheel-Trans Operating Budgets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130069.pdf

5n - Toronto Police Services Board - 2019 Operating Budget Request

Background Information (Committee)
(January 30, 2019) Letter and Attachments from the Toronto Police Services Board on Toronto Police Services Board - 2019 Operating Budget Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130070.pdf

5o - Toronto Police Service - 2019 Operating Budget Request

Background Information (Committee)
(January 30, 2019) Letter and Attachments from the Toronto Police Services Board on Toronto Police Service - 2019 Operating Budget Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130071.pdf

5p - Toronto Police Service - Parking Enforcement Unit - 2019 Operating Budget Request

Background Information (Committee)
(January 30, 2019) Letter and Attachments from the Toronto Police Services Board on Toronto Police Service - Parking Enforcement Unit - 2019 Operating Budget Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130072.pdf

5q - Toronto Police Service - 2019-2028 Capital Program Request

Background Information (Committee)
(January 30, 2019) Letter and Attachments from the Toronto Police Services Board on Toronto Police Service - 2019-2028 Capital Program Request
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130073.pdf

5r - Investments in Culture

Background Information (Committee)
(February 1, 2019) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Investments in Culture
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130075.pdf
Attachment 1 - Impacts of Future Increases to Culture Funding
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130074.pdf

5s - Strengthening Toronto's Ability to Attract and Host Major Events Through the Toronto Significant Events Investment Program

Background Information (Committee)
(February 1, 2019) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Strengthening Toronto's Ability to Attract and Host Major Events Through the Toronto Significant Events Investment Program
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130076.pdf

5t - Implementing the "Housing Now" Initiative

Background Information (Committee)
(January 31, 2019) Letter from City Council on Implementing the "Housing Now" Initiative
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130078.pdf
(January 11, 2019) Report and Appendices 1 to 4 from the City Manager on Implementing the "Housing Now" Initiative
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130077.pdf
(January 23, 2019) Presentation from the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services on Implementing the Housing Now Initiative
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130079.pdf

5u - Report from the Budget Subcommittee - City Hall and North York Civic Centre Consultations

Background Information (Committee)
(February 7, 2019) Letter from the Budget Subcommittee for City Hall and North York Civic Centre Consultations on Meeting 1 (City Hall)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130080.pdf
(February 7, 2019) Letter from the Budget Subcommittee for City Hall and North York Civic Centre Consultations on Meeting 2 (City Hall)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130081.pdf
(February 11, 2019) Revised Letter from the Budget Subcommittee for City Hall and North York Civic Centre Consultations on Meeting 3 (North York Civic Centre)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130082.pdf
(February 11, 2019) Letter from the Budget Subcommittee for City Hall and North York Civic Centre Consultations on Meeting 4 (North York Civic Centre)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130083.pdf

5v - Report from the Budget Subcommittee - Scarborough and Etobicoke Civic Centre Consultations

Background Information (Committee)
(February 7, 2019) Letter from the Budget Subcommittee for Scarborough and Etobicoke Civic Centre Consultations on Meeting 1 (Scarborough Civic Centre)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130084.pdf
(February 7, 2019) Letter from the Budget Subcommittee for Scarborough and Etobicoke Civic Centre Consultations on Meeting 2 (Scarborough Civic Centre)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130085.pdf
(February 11, 2019) Letter from the Budget Subcommittee for Scarborough and Etobicoke Civic Centre Consultations on Meeting 3 (Etobicoke Civic Centre)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130086.pdf
(February 11, 2019) Letter from the Budget Subcommittee for Scarborough and Etobicoke Civic Centre Consultations on Meeting 4 (Etobicoke Civic Centre)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130087.pdf

5w - Housing Secretariat Staffing Resources Review - Housing Now Initiative

Background Information (Committee)
(February 15, 2019) Report from the City Manager on Housing Secretariat Staffing Resources Review - Housing Now Initiative
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130088.pdf

5x - Rates of Remuneration for Public Members of City Tribunals

Background Information (Committee)
(February 19, 2019) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the City Clerk on Rates of Remuneration for Public Members of City Tribunals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130089.pdf

5y - Audit Committee - Auditor General's Office 2019 Operating Budget

Background Information (Committee)
(February 22, 2019) Letter from the Audit Committee on Auditor General's Office 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130018.pdf
(January 21, 2019) Report from the Auditor General on Auditor General's Office 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130020.pdf
Attachment 1 - Auditor General's Office 2019 Operating Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130021.pdf
Presentation from the Auditor General on Auditor General’s2019 Operating Budget and 2019 Work Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130022.pdf

5z - Intergovernmental Funding in the 2019-2028 Recommended Capital Budget and Plan

Background Information (Committee)
(February 4, 2019) Report from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on Intergovernmental Funding in the 2019-2028 Recommended Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130164.pdf
Attachment 1 - City Council Decision History
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130185.pdf
Attachment 2 - Intergovernmental Program Summary
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130186.pdf
Attachment 3 - Gas Tax Funding for Toronto Transit Commission's 2019-2028 Staff Recommended Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130188.pdf
Attachment 4 - Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase 1 Toronto Projects
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130189.pdf

5aa - Replacement of Signage at the Sony Centre and Toronto Centre for the Arts

Background Information (Committee)
(March 1, 2019) Letter from the Board of Directors of TO Live on Replacement of Signage at the Sony Centre and Toronto Centre for the Arts
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-130394.pdf

EX2.5 - 2019 Capital and Operating Budgets

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Wards:
All

Public Notice Given

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees and security of the property belonging to the City of Toronto or one of its agencies and corporations

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

2019 Operating Budget

 

1.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Tax Supported Operating Budget of $11.559 billion gross and $4.398 billion net including the special levy for the Scarborough Subway Extension and City Building Fund as detailed in Appendices 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3 to the report (March 1, 2019) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, consisting of:

 

a.  a Base Budget of $11.496 billion gross and $4.297 billion net to deliver existing services and service levels;

 

b.  an investment in new and enhanced services priorities of $63.596 million gross and $15.564 million net;

 

c.  contribution to the Scarborough Transit Reserve Fund from the 2019 Scarborough Subway Extension special levy property tax levy for the Scarborough Subway Extension of $40.699 million gross and net; and

 

d.  contribution to the City Building Reserve Fund from the dedicated City Building property tax levy for priority transit and housing capital projects of $43.887 million gross and net.

  

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Affordable Housing Office

 

2.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Affordable Housing Office of $11.077 million gross, $1.170 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net

($000s)

New Affordable Housing Development

8,447.2

389.1

Housing Improvement Programs

1,315.0

392.5

Housing Policy and Partnerships

1,315.0

388.6

Total Program Budget

11,077.2

1,170.2

 

3.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the Affordable Housing Office  as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Affordable Housing Office, and associated staff complement of 28 positions, comprising 28 operating positions.

 

Children's Services

 

4.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Children's Services of $657.394 million gross, $86.756 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net               ($000s)

Child Care Delivery

476,265.3

76,703.9

Child Care System Management

181,128.3

10,051.9

Total Program Budget

657,393.6

86,755.8

 

5.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Children's Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Children's Services and associated staff complement of 1,112.7 positions, comprising of 6 capital positions and 1,106.7 operating positions.

 

Court Services

 

6.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Court Services of $52.367 million gross, ($6.436) million net revenue for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Provincial Offences and Tribunal Dispute Resolution

10,465.1

8,069.4

Default Fine Collection Management

6,531.5

6,156.8

Court Case Management

35,369.9

(20,662.3)

Total Program Budget

52,366.5

(6,436.1)

 

7.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Court Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Court Services, and associated staff complement of 241 positions, comprising of 241 operating positions.

 

Economic Development and Culture

 

8.  City Council decrease the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $0.150 million gross and net.

 

9.  City Council award total funding of $750,000 over 2019, 2020 and 2021, fully funded by the Major Special Events Reserve Fund, to the significant special events listed below, who have applied to the Toronto Significant Events Investment Program and been deemed eligible, subject to the applicants' compliance with Toronto Significant Events Investment Program requirements:

 

Event

2019 Allocation

2020 Allocation

2021 Allocation

Total

2020 World Masters Athletic Championships

$125,000

$125,000

$0.00

$250,000

2021 JUNO Awards 50th Anniversary

$150,000

$150,000

$200,000

$500,000

Total

$275,000

$275,000

$200,000

$750,000

 

10.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for

Economic Development and Culture of $83.338 million gross, $70.896 million net, as amended by Recommendations 8 and 9 above, for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Business Services

15,251.2

11,913.7

Entertainment Industries Services

7,042.6

4,078.9

Arts Services

46,542.4

43,234.9

Museums and Heritage Services

14,502.2

11,668.1

Total Program Budget

83,338.4

70,895.6

 

11.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Economic Development and Culture as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Economic Development and Culture, and as amended by Budget Committee and associated staff complement 306.5 positions, comprising of 12.0 capital positions and 294.5 operating positions.

 

12.  City Council approve the 2019 new user fees and market rate user fee changes for Economic Development and Culture identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Economic Development and Culture, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

13.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to submit a plan to establish an ongoing tax-supported base budget for the Toronto Significant Events Investment Program to the 2020 Budget Process.

 

14.  City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the Budget Committee on the metrics and tools that can be used to measure the impact on reducing vacant storefronts of the elimination of the vacant commercial and industrial tax rebate program, for consideration prior to the 2020 Budget Process.

 

15.  City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consult with the community on priorities for further investment in the arts, heritage and creative industries outside the core, and report back through the 2020 Budget Process.

 

Long-Term Care Homes and Services

 

16.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Long-Term Care Homes and Services of $268.500 million gross, $49.429 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net

($000s)

Long-Term Care Homes and Services

255,228.8

47,859.7

Community Based Programs

13,270.9

1,569.3

Total Program Budget

268,499.7

49,429.0

 

17.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Long-Term Care Homes and Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Long Term Care Homes and Services and associated staff complement of 2,426.6 positions, comprised entirely of operating positions.

 

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

 

18.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation of $476.545 million gross, $324.955 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Community Recreation

239,579.4

159,090.6

Parks

159,865.3

125,043.3

Urban Forestry

77,100.4

40,821.1

Total Program Budget

476,545.1

324,955.0

 

19.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Parks, Forestry and Recreation as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and associated staff complement of 4,528.0 positions, comprising of 145.0 capital positions and 4,383.0 operating positions.

 

20.  City Council approve the 2019 inflation adjusted user fees, and other user fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Parks, Forestry and Recreation identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

21.  City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report to the Budget Committee on the budget required to implement Toronto's Ravine Strategy for consideration prior to the 2020 Budget Process.

 

Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

 

22.  City Council increase the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration by $102,600 gross and net to provide the 76 City-funded shelters, drop-ins and respite centres with funding to purchase menstrual products for their clients and program users and that this budget increase be offset by a decrease in the 2019 Capital From Current Contribution of $102,600.

 

23.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration of $1,003.6 million gross, $462.9 million net, as amended by Recommendation 22 above, for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Homeless and Housing First Solutions

321,359.6

121,580.9

Social Housing System Management

682,239.7

341,278.2

Total Program Budget

1,003,599.2

462,859.1

 

24.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and as amended by the Budget Committee, and associated staff complement of 904.3 positions, comprising of 45 capital positions and 859.4 operating positions.

 

25.  City Council request the Government of Canada to provide financial assistance to the City for the loss in federal funding for social housing of $7.361 million in 2019 as well as ongoing funding of $45.404 million to support and sustain the financial resources necessary to respond to the increased flow of refugee claimants/asylum seekers to Toronto.

 

26.  City Council authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to enter into intergovernmental agreements, including any amendments to existing and future agreements, as may be required:

 

a.  in order for the City to receive funding to address the financial impacts of increased migrant arrivals, including refugee/asylum claimants and to allocate any such funding, and such agreements to be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor; and

 

b.  to share information related to the impacts of increased migrant arrivals, including refugee/asylum claimants, such agreements to be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

27.  City Council direct that all New and Enhanced Service Priorities with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

28.  City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support, and Housing Administration to conduct consultation with operators of City-funded shelters, respite and drop-in centres, program participants, community stakeholders and menstrual equity advocates such as the Period Purse, on the access, distribution, the real costs of menstrual products and the feasibility of providing such products free of charge to low-income menstruators and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee at their meeting on May 27, 2019.

 

29.  City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report prior to the 2020 Budget Process, on options for the expansion of the Rent Bank and Trusteeship programs.

 

Social Development, Finance and Administration

 

30.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration of $74.325 million gross, $48.418 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Community and Neighbourhood Development

28,784.7

9,104.0

Community Partnership Investment Program

21,320.3

20,830.3

Social Policy and Planning

15,411.1

12,566.3

Financial Management and Program Support

6,213.3

4,248.4

Toronto Office of Partnerships

854.8

719.9

Corporate Leadership (Deputy City Manager)

1,740.6

948.6

Total Program Budget

74,324.8

48,417.5

 

31.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Social Development, Finance and Administration as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Social Development, Finance and Administration and as amended by the Budget Committee, and associated staff complement of 183 positions, entirely composed of operating service delivery positions.

 

32.  City Council direct that all New and Enhanced Service Priorities with third party financing be approved conditionally, subject to the receipt of such financing in 2019 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs.

 

33.  City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration consider the following in the Poverty Reduction Strategy 2.0:

 

a.  an evaluation of additional youth spaces and/or youth hubs;

 

b.  an evaluation of the current Toronto Public Library Open Hours program; and

 

c.  the amount of the base budget as a result of the strategy by 2035.

 

Toronto Employment and Social Services

 

34.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services of $1,147.583 million gross, $91.003 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Employment Services

65,577.0

17,198.6

Integrated Case Management and Service Planning

137,697.4

59,386.1

Financial Supports

944,308.4

14,418.4

Total Program Budget

1,147,582.8

91,003.1

 

35.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Employment and Social Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Employment and Social Services, and associated staff complement of 1,911.0 positions, comprising of 11.0 capital positions and 1,900.0 operating positions.

 

Toronto Paramedic Services

 

36.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services of $233.556 million gross, $85.736 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Community Paramedicine and Emergency Call Mitigation

$3,427.9

$1,395.0

Emergency Medical Dispatch and Preliminary Care

$28,396.1

$215.9

Emergency Medical Care

$201,732.3

$84,124.6

Total Program Budget

$233,556.3

$85,735.5

 

37.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Paramedic Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Paramedic Services, and associated staff complement of 1,484.3 positions, comprising of 2.0 capital positions and 1,482.3 operating positions.

 

38.  City Council approve the 2019 new user fees and the discontinuation of existing user fees for Toronto Paramedic Services identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Toronto Paramedic Services, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

39.  City Council direct the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services to report back in advance of the 2020 Budget Process on activities taken to date to keep pace with the increasing call demand in Paramedic Services and provide future strategies that include financial, operational and staffing implications as well as targeted outcomes to help mitigate call volume and demand. 

 

40.  City Council direct the Chief, Paramedic Services to report back in 2019, prior to the 2020 budget process, on a multi-year hiring and systems plan to address the approximate 4 percent growth in emergency call demand.

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

City Planning

 

41.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for City Planning of $54.947 million gross, $15.438 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Development Review, Decision and Implementation

30,153.0

(1,566.0)

City Building and Policy Development

24,793.5

17,003.6

Total Program Budget

54,946.5

15,437.6

 

42.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for City Planning as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Planning, and associated staff complement of 440.0 positions, comprising of 30.0 capital positions and 410.0 operating positions.

 

Engineering and Construction Services

 

43.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Engineering and Construction Services of $76.337 million gross, $4.103 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

             Gross          ($000s)

               Net          ($000s)

Municipal Infrastructure Construction

51,361.4

1,735.1

Engineering Review and Acceptance

13,911.8

908.1

Engineering Information

11,064.2

1,459.5

Total Program Budget

76,337.4

4,102.7

 

44.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Engineering and Construction Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Engineering and Construction Services, and associated staff complement of 591.1 positions, comprised of 469.2 capital positions and 121.9 operating positions.

 

Municipal Licensing and Standards

 

45.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards of $62.041 million gross, $20.056 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement

38,041.0

30,993.0

Licences and Permits

10,119.7

(21,510.6)

Animal Services

13,879.8

10,573.5

Total Program Budget

62,040.5

20,055.9

 

46.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Municipal Licensing and Standards as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Municipal Licensing and Standards, and associated staff complement of 526.5 positions, comprising 526.5 operating positions.

 

47.  City Council approve the 2019 inflation adjusted user fees, discontinued user fees and technical adjustments to user fees for Municipal Licensing and Standards identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Municipal Licensing and Standards, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration

 

48.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration of $25.265 million gross, $9.207 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Organizational Effectiveness

4,979.4

315.1

Financial Management

8,338.2

4,280.8

Program Support

7,946.7

845.8

Corporate Leadership

888.2

888.2

Emergency Management

3,112.2

2,877.2

Total Program Budget

25,264.6

9,207.0

 

49.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Policy Planning, Finance and Administration, and associated staff complement of 211.1 positions, comprising of 24 capital positions and 187.1 operating positions.

 

Toronto Building

 

50.  City Council approve the 2019 Operating Budget for Toronto Building of $59.801 million gross, and ($15.894) million net revenue for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Building Compliance

27,598.8

(7,264.0)

Building Permission & Information

32,202.2

(8,630.2)

Total Program Budget

59,801.1

(15,894.2)

 

51.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Building as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Toronto Building and associated staff complement of 472 positions, comprised entirely of operating positions.

 

Toronto Fire Services

 

52.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Fire Services of $494.069 million gross, $475.783 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Fire Rescue and Emergency Response

459,501.7

442,495.3

Fire Prevention, Inspection and Enforcement

28,807.8

27,668.2

Fire Safety Education

5,760.0

5,619.7

Total Program Budget

494,069.4

475,783.2

 

53.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Toronto Fire Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Fire Services, and associated staff complement of 3,212.3 positions, comprised of 1 capital position and 3,211.3 operating positions.

 

54.  City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee, prior to the 2020 Budget Process, on opportunities to develop strategies to enhance overall service delivery, including but not limited to effective and efficient staff deployment within the constraints of the Council Approved budget.

 

Transportation Services

 

55. City Council increase the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Transportation Services by $0.150 million gross and $0 net, to be fully funded by the Public Realm Reserve Fund in order to transfer Budget Committee recommended increased funding for the StreetARToronto initiative to the appropriate Program Operating Budget and to adjust for the appropriate funding source. 

 

56.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget, for Transportation Services of $396.139 million gross, $225.420 million net, as amended by Recommendation 55 above for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross

($000s)

Net

($000s)

Road and Sidewalk Management

256,447.2

157,986.1

Transportation Safety and Operations

121,615.3

107,657.4

Permits and Applications

18,076.6

(40,223.1)

Total Program Budget

396,139.1

225,420.3

 

57.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Transportation Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Transportation Services, and associated staff complement of 1,198.3 positions, comprising 151.2 capital positions and 1,047.1 operating positions.

 

58.  City Council approve the 2019 other user fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Transportation Services identified in Appendix 6(a) of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Transportation Services, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

59.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to Budget Committee for consideration as part of the 2020 Budget Process, on the Lane Occupancy Permit Fees, in all areas, with a focus on rates better reflecting market rates, the potential for above market rates and use of rates as an incentive to limit the term of lane occupancy.

 

60.  City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to include the following items in the review of winter maintenance requested by Mayor Tory:

 

a.  cost and considerations for the delivery of enhanced snow clearing on:

 

i.  sidewalks on residential streets in every neighbourhood in Toronto;

 

ii.  pathways in Parks; and

 

iii.  enforcement of parking that obstructs Toronto Transit Commission and bike lanes; and

 

b.  cost of increasing the amount of snow removal City-wide.

 

61.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, in consultation with the City Manager, to include as part of its review of winter maintenance requested by Mayor Tory, on an expedited basis, Transportation Services operations, including but not limited to sidewalk snow clearing and salting, and road maintenance (pot hole repair) in consultation with CUPE Local 416 regarding opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of service through insourcing where appropriate, and include these findings in the report to the Executive Committee on this review in 2019.

 

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

311 Toronto

 

62.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for 311 Toronto of $19.328 million gross, $10.148 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Project Management Office Development

2,505.8

384.3

Front Line Service Delivery

15,334.9

8,275.8

Information and Business Processing

1,257.2

1,257.2

Metrics and Performance Reporting

230.2

230.2

Total Program Budget

19,328.1

10,147.5

 

63.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for 311 Toronto as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - 311 Toronto, and associated staff complement of 183.0 positions, comprising of 19.0 capital positions and 164.0 operating positions.

 

Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy

 

64.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy of $206.795 million gross, $72.549 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Facilities Management

120,401.4

70,802.0

Real Estate

31,292.3

(33,507.2)

Environment and Energy

55,101.7

35,254.1

Total Program Budget

206,795.4

72,548.8

 

65.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy, and associated staff complement of 1,068.5 positions, comprising of 101.5 capital positions and 967.0 operating positions.

 

66.  City Council approve the 2019 fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Facilities, Real Estate, Environment and Energy, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

67.  City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy to consider, as part of the next implementation plan for TransformTO, how to reflect the updated Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change carbon reduction targets and ensure future budget requests are consistent with those targets.

 

Fleet Services

 

68.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Fleet Services of $58.583 million gross, $0.169 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Fleet Management

40,723.4

721.2

Fuel Management

17,859.5

(552.7)

Total Program Budget

58,582.9

168.5

 

69.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Fleet Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Fleet Services, and associated staff complement of 188.0 positions, comprising of 4.0 capital positions and 184.0 operating positions.

 

70.  City Council approve the budget transfer of $0.274 million gross and net, reflecting the additional savings resulting from the implementation of the Alternate Service Delivery Model of $0.244 million gross and an additional $0.030 million gross realized by delivering mobile welding and fabrication services in-house, from Fleet Services to the respective client Programs and Agencies for 2019 as detailed below:

 

Savings by Programs/Agencies

Alternate Service Delivery Savings

Mobile Welding Savings

Total

Transportation Services

113,528

1,817

115,345

Parks, Forestry and Recreation

116,680

1,817

118,497

Municipal Licensing and Standards

5,884

 

5,884

Toronto Building

498

 

498

Economic Development and Culture

467

 

467

Facilities Management and Real Estate

7,026

 

7,026

Solid Waste Management

 

26,652

26,652

Total

244,083

30,286

274,369

 

Information and Technology

 

71.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Information and Technology of $133.709 million gross, $79.140 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Business Information and Technology Solutions

60,415.0

24,227.3

Computer and Communications Technology Infrastructure

45,308.7

31,833.5

Enterprise Information and Technology Planning and Client Services

27,984.8

23,079.2

Total Program Budget

133,708.5

79,140.0

 

72.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Information and Technology as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Information and Technology, and associated staff complement of 860.0 positions, comprising of 218.0 capital positions and 642.0 operating positions.

 

73.  City Council direct that the Confidential Attachment to the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Information and Technology remain confidential until the outcome of City Council's decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff.

 

FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES

 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

74.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of $20.884 million gross, $11.383 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Finance and Administration

2,490.7

2,378.4

Corporate Finance

6,194.9

1,763.4

Financial Planning

10,506.7

6,219.4

Internal Audit

1,691.2

1,021.9

Total Program Budget

20,883.5

11,383.0

 

75.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and associated staff complement of 147.0 positions, comprising of 23.0 capital positions and 124.0 operating positions.

 

76.  City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to work with City Divisions and Agencies to identify and include in future annual budget process documents the costs, cost reductions and revenue increases resulting from the Auditor General's reports and recommendations.

 

Office of the Controller

 

77.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Office of the Controller of $81.049 million gross, $28.214 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits

16,532.6

12,000.8

Purchasing and Materials Management

17,824.4

10,508.6

Accounting Services

13,137.1

9,568.4

Revenue Services

33,555.0

(3,863.9)

Total Program Budget

81,049.1

28,214.0

 

78.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Office of the Controller as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Controller, and associated staff complement of 682.2 positions, comprising of 39.0 capital positions and 643.2 operating positions.

 

79.  City Council approve the 2019 other fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for Office of the Controller identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Office of the Controller, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

OTHER CITY PROGRAMS

 

City Manager's Office

 

80.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office of $58.914 million gross, $49.008 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Equity, Diversity and Human Rights

2,637.4

2,634.9

Strategic and Corporate Policy

5,347.5

3,511.4

Executive Management

3,875.9

2,949.5

Strategic Communications

7,609.1

6,028.9

Human Resources

39,444.3

33,883.1

Total Program Budget

58,914.1

49,007.8

 

81.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the City Manager's Office as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - City Manager's Office, and associated staff complement of 448.0 positions, comprising of 426.0 operating positions and 22.0 capital positions.

 

82.  City Council request the City Manager to present to the Budget Committee in 2019 on the Participatory Budgeting Pilot Evaluation.

 

83.  City Council request the City Manager to post online a toolkit of participatory budgeting resources and information developed during the Pilot to support City Divisions and Members of Council in their use of participatory budgeting for their Ward and divisional decision-making.

 

84.  City Council request the City Manager to include participatory budgeting information in the City's civic engagement training courses to enhance public participation in municipal decision-making, including input on capital infrastructure investments.

 

City Clerk's Office

 

85.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for City Clerk's Office of $52.625 million gross, $32.319 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Elect Government

6,865.4

0.0

Make Government Work

21,812.6

19,878.8

Open Government

23,947.4

12,440.5

Total Program Budget

52,625.3

32,319.3

 

86.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the City Clerk's Office as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Clerk's Office, and associated staff complement of 390.3 positions, comprising of 19.7 capital positions and 370.6 operating positions.

 

87.  City Council approve the 2019 other fee changes above the inflationary adjusted rate for the City Clerk's Office identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Clerk's Office, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

88.  City Council direct the information contained in the Confidential Attachment to 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - City Clerk's Office, remain confidential until the outcome of City Council's decision has been communicated to Unions and affected staff.

 

89.  City Council approve the staff report entitled "Rates of Remuneration for Public Members of City Tribunals" from the City Clerk that sets harmonized remuneration rates for members of the City's nine Adjudicative Boards ("tribunals") with the following recommendations.

 

a.  City Council adopt the following remuneration rates for Adjudicative Boards effective April 1, 2019 as follows:

 

i.  full-day per diem of $600 and half-day remuneration (3.5 hours or less) of $400 for members of the Compliance Audit Committee and the Toronto Local Appeal Body, such rates to apply equally to hearings, business meetings and training sessions;

 

ii.  full-day per diem of $460 and half-day remuneration (3.5 hours or less) of $275 for members of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, Committee of Adjustment, Dangerous Dogs Review Tribunal, Property Standards Committee, Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, Sign Variance Committee, and Toronto Licensing Tribunal, such rates to apply equally to hearings, business meetings or training sessions;

 

iii.  a stipend of $1,500 per year for each public member who is not a chair of a tribunal or tribunal panel, pro-rated on an annual basis from the time of appointment;

 

iv.  stipends for chairs, pro-rated on an annual basis from the time of appointment, as follows:

 

- Administrative Penalty Tribunal - $25,000

- Committee of Adjustment - $2,500 for each panel chair

- Compliance Audit Committee - $2,500

- Dangerous Dogs Review Tribunal - $2,500

- Property Standards Committee - $2,500 for each panel chair

- Rooming House Licensing Commissioner - $2,500

- Sign Variance Committee - $2,500

- Toronto Licensing Tribunal - $25,000; and

 

v.  members will receive a full-day per diem rate for any hearing cancelled by the City with less than 48 hours' notice of the hearing date;

 

b.  City Council remove the annual limit on remuneration for the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

 

Legal Services

 

90.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Legal Services of $65.669 million gross, $19.602 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Prosecution

21,597.9

2,177.3

Civil Litigation

16,107.0

7,781.2

Solicitor

27,963.8

9,643.5

Total Program Budget

65,668.7

19,602.0

 

91.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Legal Services as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Legal Services, and associated staff complement of 388.9 positions, comprising of 4.0 capital positions and 384.9 operating positions.

 

City Council

 

92.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for City Council of $22.181 million gross, and net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

City Council

22,180.6

21,595.5

Total Program Budget

22,180.6

21,595.5

 

Office of the Mayor

 

93.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget Request for the Mayor's Office of $2.567 million gross, $2.567 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Office of the Mayor

2,567.0

2,567.0

Total Program Budget

2,567.0

2,567.0

 

Accountability Offices

 

94.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Accountability Offices of $10.440 million gross and net for the following Offices:

 

Office:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Auditor General's Office

6,638.6

6,638.6

Integrity Commissioner's Office

575.7

575.7

Office of the Lobbyist Registrar       

1,235.1

1,235.1

Office of the Ombudsman

1,990.9

1,990.9

Total Program Budget

10,440.3

10,440.3

 

95.  City Council request the Auditor General to include in future Auditor General's Annual Report, beginning in 2020, savings achieved by City Divisions and Agencies resulting from the implementation of the Auditor General's reports and recommendations.

 

96.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 36.0 permanent positions, which includes the conversion of 4.0 temporary positions to permanent, for the Auditor General's Office.

 

97.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 8.3 positions for the Office of the Lobbyist Registrar.

 

98.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 3.0 positions for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner.

 

99.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement of 12.0 positions for the Office of the Ombudsman.

 

AGENCIES

 

Arena Boards of Management

 

100.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Arena Boards of Management of $9.782 million gross, ($0.018) million net revenue for the following Arenas:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

George Bell

762.6

(1.2)

William H.(Bill) Bolton

1,227.6

(0.1)

Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial

1,330.2

(1.3)

Leaside Memorial Community Gardens

2,257.0

(7.3)

McCormick Playground

840.3

(0.4)

Moss Park

977.1

(0.1)

North Toronto Memorial

1,070.2

(0.1)

Ted Reeve Community

1,317.5

(7.1)

Total Program Budget

9,782.4

(17.7)

 

101.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Arena Boards of Management as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Arena Boards of Management, and associated staff complement of 65.5 positions, entirely comprised of operating delivery positions.

 

102.  City Council approve the 2019 market rate user fee changes for Arena Boards of Management identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Arena Boards of Management, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

Association of Community Centres

 

103.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for the Association of Community Centres of $8.597 million gross, $8.281 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

519 Church Street Community Centre

1,529.5

1,529.5

Applegrove Community Complex

397.7

397.7

Cecil Community Centre

730.1

730.1

Central Eglinton Community Centre

744.1

744.1

Community Centre 55

793.2

793.2

Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre

615.9

615.9

Ralph Thornton Community Centre

794.7

755.3

Scadding Court Community Centre

972.6

972.6

Swansea Town Hall

590.2

313.4

Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre

1,428.8

1,428.8

Total Program Budget

8,596.9

8,280.8

 

104.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for the Association of Community Centres as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Association of Community Centres, and associated staff complement of 80.6 operating delivery positions.

 

105.  City Council approve the 2019 market rate user fee changes for the Association of Community Centres identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Association of Community Centres, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

106.  City Council direct the Boards of Management of the Community Centres to continue to explore all available funding or fundraising opportunities to increase their program funding revenues, while leveraging volunteer contributions to ensure they continue to meet their mandate of providing valuable programs and other services in their local communities and to report back to the Executive Director, Financial Planning and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration in time for the 2020 Budget Process.  

 

TO Live (formerly Civic Theatres Toronto)

 

107.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for TO Live of $37.360 million gross, $5.275 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Theatrical and Other Cultural Events

37,360.0

5,274.5

Total Program Budget

37,360.0

5,274.5

 

108.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for TO Live as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - TO Live (formerly Civic Theatres Toronto), and associated staff complement of 222.7 operating positions.

 

109.  City Council direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live and the Executive Director, Financial Planning to develop a service based budget with an updated program map for TO Live by June 2019.

 

CreateTO

 

110.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for CreateTO of $12.841 million gross, $0.0 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

             Gross          ($000s)

           Net          ($000s)

CreateTO

12,841.1

0.0

Total Agency Budget

12,841.1

0.0

 

111.  City Council approve the 2019 associated staff complement of 57.0 operating positions.

 

112.  City Council direct CreateTO staff to continue to work with City staff on establishing a comprehensive Program map, service-based budgets for CreateTO, and associated service levels and performance measures during 2019 for the 2020 Budget Process.

 

113.  City Council direct CreateTO and Financial Planning to work together to assess the CreateTO's short and long-term financial viability.

 

Exhibition Place

 

114.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Exhibition Place of $56.595 million gross, ($0.160) million net revenue for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Exhibitions and Events

32,573.0

(7,810.9)

Conventions, Conferences and Meetings

5,283.8

240.0

Exhibition Place Asset Management

15,516.9

12,350.8

Exhibition Place Parking Access

3,221.0

(4,939.9)

Total Program Budget

56,594.6

(160.0)

 

115.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Exhibition Place as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Exhibition Place, and associated staff complement of 356.0 positions, comprising of 5.0 capital positions and 351.0 operating positions.

 

116.  City Council approve the 2019 market rate user fee changes for Exhibition Place identified in Appendix 6 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget Notes - Exhibition Place, for inclusion in the Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

 

Heritage Toronto

 

117.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto of $1.112 million gross, $0.401 million net for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Heritage Promotion and Education

881.6

523.1

Heritage Fundraising and Partnership Development

230.5

(121.9)

Total Program Budget

1,112.0

401.2

 

118.  City Council approve the 2019 service levels for Heritage Toronto as outlined in Appendix 3 of the 2019 Staff Recommended Operating Budget Notes - Heritage Toronto, and associated staff complement of 8.5 operating positions.

 

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

 

119.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Atmospheric Fund of $4.665 million gross, $0.0 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Atmospheric Fund

4,665.0

0.0

Total Program Budget

4,665.0

0.0

 

120.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Atmospheric Fund and associated staff complement of 10.0 positions, entirely comprised of operating positions.

 

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

 

121.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority of $51.365 million gross, $3.833 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

51,364.7

8,908.7

Total Program Budget

51,364.7

8,908.7

Less: Toronto Water Contribution

-

5,075.9

Tax-Supported Budget

51,364.7

3,832.8

 

122.  City Council request that the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, develop a transition timeline and identify the operating costs associated with the transfer of the property adjacent to Tommy Thompson Park for consideration as part of a future year budget process.  

 

Toronto Police Service

 

123.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Police Service of $1,172.7 million gross, $ 1,026.8 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Police Service

1,172,748.3

1,026,771.5

Total Program Budget

1,172,748.3

1,026,771.5

 

124.  City Council approve the 2019 staff complement for Toronto Police Service of 7,881 operating positions, comprising 5,440 uniform officers, 2,230 civilian positions, and 211 part-time positions. 

 

125.  City Council request the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board to report to Budget Committee and provide a status update on the receipt of any grants as well as any changes to the grant values through the 2019 quarterly variance reporting process. 

 

126.  City Council request the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board to direct the Toronto Police Service to work with City staff on establishing its Program map, service-based budgets, and associated service levels and performance measures during 2019 for the 2020 Budget Process. 

 

Toronto Police Services Board

 

127.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Toronto Police Services Board of $4.761 million gross, $2.461 million net for the following service:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Police Service Governance and Oversight

4,761.0

2,461.0

Total Program Budget

4,761.0

2,461.0

 

128.  City Council approve the 2018 Toronto Police Services Board staff complement of 8.5 positions, comprised of 7.5 staff members and 1 Chair.

 

Parking Tags Enforcement and Operations

 

129.  City Council approve the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Operating Budget for Parking Tags Enforcement and Operations of $70.959 million gross, ($42.113) million net revenue for the following services:

 

Service:

Gross ($000s)

Net ($000s)

Toronto Police Parking Enforcement

48,262.3

46,722.6

Revenue Processing

5,638.8

5,638.8

Court Services Tribunal Administration

1,631.2

1,631.2

Legal Services

4,084.6

4,084.6

Parking Tags Revenue