Decisions
Budget Committee
- Meeting No.:
- 8 (Special)
- Contact:
- Merle MacDonald, Committee Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- Monday, January 24, 2011
- Tuesday, January 25, 2011
- Phone:
- 416-392-7340
- Start Time:
- 9:30 AM
- E-mail:
- buc@toronto.ca
- Location:
- Committee Room 1, City Hall
- Chair:
- Councillor Mike Del Grande
BU8.1 - 2011 Property Tax Rates and Related Matters
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Budget Committee recommended that:
1. Council adopt the 2011 tax ratios shown in Column II for each of the property classes set out below in Column I, which together with the graduated tax rate for the Residual Commercial Class as recommended in Recommendation 2, will result in the 2011 ending tax ratios shown in Column III.
Column I | Column II | Column III |
Property Class | 2011 Recommended Tax Ratios(before Graduated Tax Rates) | 2011 Ending Ratios (after Graduated Tax Rates) |
Residential | 1.000000 | 1.000000 |
Multi-Residential | 3.316402 | 3.316402 |
New Multi-Residential | 1.000000 | 1.000000 |
Commercial General - Unbanded | 3.236503 | 3.236503 |
Residual Commercial – Lowest Band | 3.134000 | 3.020001 |
Residual Commercial – Highest Band | 3.134000 | 3.236503 |
Industrial | 3.236503 | 3.236503 |
Pipeline | 1.923564 | 1.923564 |
Farmlands | 0.250000 | 0.250000 |
Managed Forests | 0.250000 | 0.250000 |
2. Council enact a by-law to continue with two bands of assessment of property in the Residual Commercial property class, for the purposes of facilitating graduated tax rates for the Residual Commercial property class in 2011 as set out in the Enhancing Toronto's Business Climate initiative, and setting such bands of assessment for each band shown in Column II at the amount shown in Column III, and setting the ratio of the tax rates for each band in relation to each other at the ratio shown in Column IV.
Column I | Column II | Column III | Column IV |
Property Class | Bands | Portion of Assessment | Ratio of Tax Rate to Each Other |
Residual Commercial | Lowest Band | Less than or equal to $1,000,000 | 0.9331063 |
Residual Commercial | Highest Band | Greater than $1,000,000 | 1.0000000 |
3. Council adopt the tax rates set out below in Column III, which rates will raise a local municipal general tax levy for 2011 of $3,579,446.839.
Column I | Column II | Column III |
Property Class | 2011 Tax Rate for General Local Municipal Levy Before Graduated Tax rates | 2011 Tax Rate for General Local Municipal Levy After Graduated Tax Rates |
Residential | 0.5619218% | 0.5619218% |
Multi-Residential | 1.8635584% | 1.8635584% |
New Multi-Residential | 0.5619218% | 0.5619218% |
Commercial General - Unbanded | 1.8186615% | 1.8186615% |
Residual Commercial - Lowest Band | 1.7610629% | 1.6970046% |
Residual Commercial - Highest Band | 1.7610629% | 1.8186615% |
Industrial | 1.8186615% | 1.8186615% |
Pipelines | 1.0808925% | 1.0808925% |
Farmlands | 0.1404805% | 0.1404805% |
Managed Forests | 0.1404805% | 0.1404805% |
4. The 2011 Non-Program Tax Account for Rebates to Charities in the Commercial and Industrial Property Classes be set in the amount of $5,161,591 to fund the mandatory 2011 property tax rebates to registered charities in the commercial and industrial property classes, which provision is to be funded, for a net impact on the 2011 operating budget of zero, by the following:
a. The additional tax rates set out below in Column III be levied as part of the general local municipal levy on the commercial classes set out in Column I and Column II to raise a further additional local municipal tax levy of $5,042,524 to fund the total estimated rebates to registered charities for properties in the commercial classes in 2011.
Column I | Column II | Column III |
Commercial Property Classes | Bands | Additional Tax Rate to Fund Rebates to Eligible Charities |
Commercial General | Unbanded | 0.0070745% |
Residual Commercial | Lowest Band | 0.0066012% |
Residual Commercial | Highest Band | 0.0070745% |
b. An additional tax rate of 0.0016826% be levied as part of the general local municipal levy on the industrial class to raise a further additional local municipal tax levy of $119,067 to fund the total estimated rebates to registered charities for properties in the industrial class in 2011.
5. With respect to the Capping and Clawback of taxes in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes:
a. Council enact the necessary by-law to continue to limit reassessment-related tax increases for the commercial, industrial, and multi-residential property classes, such a cap limit to be based on 5% of the preceding year’s current value assessment taxes, for the 2011 taxation year.
b. Council enact a by-law to continue to provide for the removal of properties from the capping and clawback system once they have reached their full CVA-level of taxation for the 2011 tax year.
6. The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be directed to report directly to Council at its meeting scheduled for April 12 and 13, 2011, on the 2011 tax rates for school purposes, and the 2011 percentage of the tax decreases required to recover the revenues foregone as a result of the cap limit on properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes (the 2011 ‘clawback’ rates).
7. Council again enact a by-law to maintain the phase-out of the comparable property tax treatment for new construction in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential classes by maintaining the minimum property taxes for new construction at 100% of the full uncapped CVA level of taxes for 2011 and future years.
8. As in past years, the instalment dates for the 2011 final tax bills be set as follows:
a. The regular instalment dates be the first business days of July, August and September.
b. For taxpayers who are enrolled in the monthly pre-authorized property tax payment program, the instalment dates be the 15th, or first business day thereafter, of each of the months of July to December.
c. For taxpayers who are enrolled in the two installment program, the final instalment date be July 4, 2011.
9.
a. The collection of taxes for 2011, other than those levied under By-law No. 2-2011 (the interim levy by-law) be authorized, and,
b. A penalty charge for non-payment of taxes of 1.25 percent of taxes due and unpaid be added on the first day of default, and interest be charged at a rate of 1.25 percent per month on all outstanding taxes accruing from the first day of default.
10. The appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto and authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bills in Council.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Chief Financial Officer gave a Presentation, entitled "2011 Re-assessment Impacts and 2011 Tax Rates".
Origin
Summary
This report presents the 2011 municipal tax ratios and 2011 municipal tax rates together with the Current Value Assessment (CVA) changes for 2011. Specifically, the tax ratios and rates recommended in this report provide for:
• continuation of the City’s Enhancing Toronto’s Business Climate strategy in lowering business tax rates;
• continued property tax assistance for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons; and,
• continued support to encourage the development of purpose-built rental properties.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35174.pdf
2011 Re-assessment Impacts and 2011 Tax Rates - Presentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35207.pdf
BU8.2 - Rate Supported Budgets
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
Toronto Water - Operating:
1. Approved the recommendations in the report (January 5, 2011) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Toronto Water, entitled "2011 Water and Wastewater Rates".
2. Approved the recommendations in the Operating Analyst Notes for Toronto Water, subject to adding the following:
a. City Council approve a moratorium on the Voluntary Downspout Disconnection Program" for 2011.
b. City Council request the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to consider a Voluntary Downspout Disconnection Program in 2012.
c. City Council approve a moratorium on the Drain Grant Program for 2011.
d. City Council request the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to consider a Drain Grant Program in 2012.
3. Approved the recommendations in the report (January 5, 2011) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, entitled "Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Strategy".
4. Approved the recommendations in the report (January 11, 2011) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, entitled "Water Efficiency Plan Update – 2011".
5. Received the Briefing Notes from Toronto Water:
a. "Elimination of Voluntary Downspout Disconnection Program" (BN#2)
b. "Elimination of Drain Grant Program"(BN#6)
6. Received the Confidential Briefing Notes from Legal Services:
a. "Elimination of Voluntary Downspout Disconnection Program"
b. "Elimination of Drain Grant Program"
and requested that these Briefing Notes remain confidential.
Toronto Water – Capital
The Budget Committee:
1. Approved the recommendations in the Capital Analyst Notes for Toronto Water.
2. Received the letter (June 14, 2010) from the City Clerk forwarding a recommendation contained in the report (March 31, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, regarding the Scarborough Waterfront Trail.
Solid Waste Management – Operating
The Budget Committee:
1. Approved the recommendation in the report (January 7, 2011) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer entitled "Recommended 2011 Residential Solid Waste Rates".
2. Received the following Briefing Notes:
a. "Funding Model for Solid Waste Collection and Recommended Increase in Rates and Rebate Amounts" (BN#3);
b. "Solid Waste Collection in City Parks" (BN#4); and
c. "Automated Collection Program" (BN#5).
Solid Waste Management Capital
The Budget Committee
1. Approved the recommendations in the Capital Analyst Notes for Solid Waste Management.
Toronto Parking Authority – Operating
The Budget Committee:
1. Approved the recommendations in the Operating Analyst Notes for Toronto Parking Authority.
2. Received the Briefing Note entitled "Toronto Parking Authority – Return on Investment (ROI)" (BN#44).
Toronto Parking Authority – Capital
The Budget Committee:
1. Approved the recommendations in the Capital Analyst Notes for Toronto Parking Authority.
Origin
Summary
Forwarding the 2011 Rate Supported Budgets
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-36043.pdf
2011 Rate Supported Capital Wrap-up Notes - Jan 24
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-36044.pdf
2011 Rate Supported Operating Budget Wrap-up Notes Jan 25
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35267.pdf
2011 Rate Supported Operating Budget Jan 25 - Attachment 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35268.pdf
2011 Rate Supported Capital - Jan 25
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-36045.pdf
2a - 2011 Water and Wastewater Rates
Origin
Summary
This report presents the recommended 2011 water and wastewater rates supporting the 2011 Toronto Water Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets. It is recommended that the Block 1 rate for all customers be increased by 10.8% effective March 1, 2011, which translates to a 9% effective annual rate increase. In accordance with Council's previously adopted rate structure, to promote the City's competitiveness, the Block 2 rate for eligible industries represents a 30% reduction over the Block 1 rate, and results in an 8.6% increase effective March 1, which translates to a 7.2% effective annual increase.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35085.pdf
Appendix A - Toronto Municipal Code Fees and Charges - Appendix D - Schedule 1, Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35086.pdf
(January 5, 2011) Appendix B - Toronto Municipal Code Fees and Charge - Appendix D - Schedule 2, Water Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35087.pdf
(January 5, 2011) Appendix C - Summary of 2011 Operating and Capital Budget and 2011 - 2020 Capital Plan and Operating Forecast, Corresponding Rate Increase, and Capital Financing $Million
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35088.pdf
(January 10, 2011) Presentation - City of Toronto Toronto Water - 2011 Recommended Operating Budget & 2011 - 2020 Capital Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35084.pdf
2b - Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Strategy
Origin
Summary
This report provides information on the status of existing City programs directed at addressing concerns about lead in drinking water from individual properties and recommends the adoption of a new multi-faceted Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Strategy.
The new Strategy recommends the continued replacement of the City-owned portion of lead water service connections to individual properties in conjunction with the City’s planned infrastructure renewal projects, but limits the number of priority replacements of individual connections completed within any given year and only if the request for replacement meets prescribed criteria. It also recommends that the existing Faucet Filter Program (which provides free faucet mounted lead removal filters to high risk and low income households) be expanded by providing a one time only free faucet filter to households following the replacement of the City-owned section of the water service. The new Strategy also incorporates the implementation of a City-wide Corrosion Control Plan, as prescribed by Regulation, through the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
In addition, it is recommended that a Public Education and Communication Program be developed to support the proposed new Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Strategy, and that it be developed and implemented jointly by Toronto Water and Toronto Public Health. It is recognized that a comprehensive Communication Program is required to help better educate the public on the need to replace both the City-owned and privately-owned sections of lead water service connections to gain the maximum benefit and risk reduction of lead in drinking water.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35094.pdf
2c - Water Efficiency Plan Update - 2011
Origin
Summary
The City’s Water Efficiency Plan (WEP), approved by City Council in 2003, is aimed at creating “in-system capacity” by reducing water consumption across the City to service the population and employment growth which was projected to increase by 10 and 12 percent respectively, by 2011. This report summarizes the reductions achieved in water consumption to date and provides an overview of the trends observed.
Based on the reductions achieved, the change in market conditions, significant consumer awareness and the budgetary pressures facing Toronto Water, changes are proposed to the City’s continued water efficiency and conservation efforts. These include continued public education and communication to further promote water conservation initiatives; support for the City’s industrial and commercial business community to achieve efficiencies in water usage and reduce consumption; and implementation of a City-Wide Water Loss Reduction and Leak Detection Program in support of Toronto Water’s infrastructure renewal programs.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35095.pdf
2d - Recommended 2011 Residential Solid Waste Rates
Origin
Summary
This report outlines the recommended 2011 Residential Solid Waste Rates. The recommended rates represent a 3% increase from 2010. The recommended 2011 rates increase balances fiscal constraints while maintaining critical progress on waste diversion initiatives.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35089.pdf
Appendix A - Recommended 2011 Residential Solid Waste Rates
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35090.pdf
(January 10, 2011) Presentation - CITY OF TORONTO - Solid Waste Management Services - 2011 Recommended Operating Budget & 2011- 2020 Capital Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35091.pdf
2e - Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Item 33.4 - Biosolids Master Plan Update - Highland Creek Treatment Plant
Origin
Summary
Advising that City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted Item PW33.4 as amended, and in so doing, referred the following recommendation of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to the Budget Committee for consideration as a new project during the 2011 Property Tax and Rate Capital Budget process:
- City Council approve the completion of the Scarborough Waterfront Trail [Option C in the report (March 31, 2010) from the General Manager, Toronto Water] with an additional $2 million for fisheries habitat improvements and authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to make the necessary provisions in the 2011 Capital Budget to expedite the implementation of the Scarborough Waterfront Trail, funded at a rate of $7 million/year.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35126.pdf
Attachment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35127.htm
BU8.3 - 2011 Operating Budget
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
City Planning Operating
The Budget Committee:
1. Recommended that Council request Staff to set a fee in 2012 for the demolition of heritage properties and report thereon to the appropriate Committee.
Transportation Services Operating
2. That the General Manager of Transportation Services be directed to immediately review reductions for the use of paid duty police officers for road construction, road/traffic operations, and for street event activities except where pay duty police officers are required by the Highway Traffic Act, or in the opinion of the General Manager of Transportation Services the safety of road users, City Staff, or private contractors would be compromised.
3. The General Manager of Transportation Services be directed to report by late spring 2011 on new guidelines for the use of pay duty officers for activities relating to the public right-of-way.
Office of the Treasurer Operating
4. Recommended that the Chief Financial Officer be requested to inform the Agencies to comply with the CRA directive to taxable benefits as defined by the receipt Revenue Canada Compliance Audit.
Office of the Ombudsman
5. That the new request of $0.103 million for two new positions in the Office of the Ombudsman not be recommended, due to affordability constraints.
TTC Operating
6. Referred the Operating Budget for TTC Conventional system and related material to the February 10, 2011 final wrap-up meeting.
TTC Wheel Trans
7. Approved the recommendation in the report (January 12, 2011) from the Toronto Transit Commission regarding "2011 Wheel Trans Operating Budget".
Toronto Police Service Operating
8. Recommended that the Toronto Police Services Board be requested to examine the feasibility of a formal review of required civilian and police complement.
9. Approved the recommendation in the report (January 12, 2011) from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board directing that the Budget Committee, in consultation with the City Manager, consider the feasibility of contracting out caretaking services for all Toronto Police Service facilities.
10. Approved the recommendation in the report (January 12, 2011) from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board forwarding a revised 2011 Net Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Service.
Toronto Police Services Board – Operating
11. Approved the recommendation in the report (January 12, 2011) from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board regarding a revised 2011 Net Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Services Board.
Toronto Police Service – Parking Enforcement Unit – Operating
12. Approved the recommendation in the report (January 12, 2011) from the Chair, Police Services Board, regarding the Toronto Police Service – Parking Enforcement Unit.
Non-Program
13. Recommended that the $103,000 in savings arising from the budget reduction to the Ombudsman's 2011 Recommended Operating Budget be transferred to the 2011 Recommended Non-Program Expenditure Budget.
Corporate
14. Adopted the recommendations in the Operating analyst Notes for Tax Supported Programs, as amended.
15. Requested the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to submit to Budget Committee on February 10, 2011 a corporate report outlining the 2011 Operating Budget, as recommended by the Budget Committee.
16. Requested the Chief Financial Officer prepare for the final wrap-up of Budget Committee on February 10, 2011, a summary of the unsustainable reserve draws for 2011-2013.
17. Received the following Briefing Notes:
Children's Services
a. Vacancies Because of Hiring Slowdown, January 20, 2011
b. Status of the Provincial Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program (FDELK), January 20, 2011
Emergency Medical Services
c. Toronto Emergency Medical Services – Information Requested for Required Staffing, January 20, 2011
d. Toronto EMS Breakdown of Calls By Language, January 20, 2011
e. Toronto EMS Breakdown of Calls By District, January 20, 2011
f. Toronto Emergency Medical Services – Overtime, January 20, 2011
Long Term Care Homes and Services
g. Return to Work Accommodations for Injured Workers, January 21, 2011
Parks, Forestry and Recreation
h. PF&R Adult Program Fees at Priority Centres, January 24, 2011
i. City Run Arenas Summary, January 24, 2011
j. Impact of User Fees on Recreation Participation Levels, January 21, 2011
k. Facilities Maintenance IDC Deferral, January 24, 2011
l. PF&R After School Recreation Care (ARC) Program
m. PFR User Fee Comparisons, January 21, 2011
n. PRF, Vacancies & Backfills, January 21, 2011
Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
o. Decline in Federal Contributions to Social Housing 2011-2030, January 20, 2011
p. Hiring Slow Down Vacancies and Savings Generated in 2010, January 20, 2011
Community Partnerships and Investment Program
q. Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto, January 20, 2011
r. Budget Pressures for Organizations in CPIP funding streams, January 20, 2011
s. Annual Funding to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair through Community Partnership & Investment Program, January 21, 2011.
City Planning
t. Changes to Heritage Permit application fees for funding Heritage Preservation Services, January 21, 2011
u. Section 37 Contributions to Community Heritage Reserve Fund or Revolving Fund for Heritage Preservation or Restoration, January 21, 2011
Municipal Licensing and Standards
v. Animal Services Overtime Proposed 2011 Budget Reduction, January 24, 2011
w. Enhanced Revenue Streams from Nightclubs, January 21, 2011
x. Graffiti Fines to Increase Funding to BIA’s Engaged in Graffiti Eradication, January 24, 2011
y. Toronto Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Team, January 21, 2011
Fire Services
z. Fire Safety Strategies for High Rise Multi-Residential Buildings, January 20, 2011
aa. False Alarm User Fee Revenue by Property Type , January 20, 2011
Transportation Services
bb. Vacancies to be Filled, January 20, 2011
cc. Alternative Options to Reduction of Investigations and Resident Polling of Traffic Calming Requests, January 21, 2011
Office of the Treasurer
dd. User Fee for Duplicate Utility Bills, January 20, 2011
ee. Graduated Tax Rates and Small Business Tax Assistance, January 21, 2011
Facilities Management Services
ff. Cleaning Services in Toronto Police Services Buildings, January 21, 2011
City Manager's Office
gg. Communications, January 21, 2011
hh. Intergovernmental Relations Activities, January 21, 2011
ii. Toronto Public Service HR Information, January 21, 2011
Corporate
jj. 2011 Operating Budget Impact on Reserve Accounts, January 25, 2011
Confidential Briefing Notes
Facilities Management and Real Estate
kk. Property Costs Associated with Sheppard East LRT Expropriations (Confidential)
Legal Services
ll. Canada Revenue Agency Audit, January 20, 2011 (With Confidential Attachment)
Origin
Summary
Forwarding the 2011 Operating Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35269.pdf
2011 Tax Supported Operating Budget Wrap-up Notes Jan 25
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-36034.pdf
Communications
(January 7, 2011) E-mail from Zenobia Homavazir, MSW (BU.Main.BU8.3.2)
(January 10, 2011) E-mail from Julia Klincsek (BU.Main.BU8.3.3)
(January 10, 2011) E-mail from Raymond Crawford (BU.Main.BU8.3.4)
(January 10, 2011) E-mail from Deb Forsyth-Petrov (BU.Main.BU8.3.5)
(January 10, 2011) E-mail from L. Prince (BU.Main.BU8.3.6)
(January 11, 2011) E-mail from Al Roffey (BU.Main.BU8.3.7)
(January 11, 2011) E-mail from Sarah Elton (BU.Main.BU8.3.8)
(January 11, 2011) E-mail from Xin Xiang (BU.Main.BU8.3.9)
(January 11, 2011) E-mail from Karen Kelly (BU.Main.BU8.3.10)
(January 11, 2011) E-mail from Karen Kelly (BU.Main.BU8.3.11)
(January 11, 2011) E-mail from Peter Clarke (BU.Main.BU8.3.12)
(January 11, 2011) E-mail from Brad Dickson (BU.Main.BU8.3.13)
(January 11, 2011) E-mail from Resul Danis (BU.Main.BU8.3.14)
(January 12, 2011) E-mail from Paul Zalan (BU.Main.BU8.3.15)
(January 13, 2011) E-mail from Tony Petrucci (BU.Main.BU8.3.16)
(January 12, 2011) E-mail from Brian Graff (BU.Main.BU8.3.17)
(January 13, 2011) E-mail from Jeffrey Wagner (BU.Main.BU8.3.18)
(January 13, 2011) E-mail from Peter Clarke (BU.Main.BU8.3.19)
(January 13, 2011) E-mail from Martin Davidek (BU.Main.BU8.3.20)
(January 13, 2011) E-mail from Joe Mundy (BU.Main.BU8.3.21)
(January 14, 2011) E-mail from Pat Marcacci (BU.Main.BU8.3.22)
(January 14, 2011) E-mail from Bob Olsen (BU.Main.BU8.3.23)
(January 15, 2011) E-mail from Elaine Cohen (BU.Main.BU8.3.24)
(January 15, 2011) E-mail from Ken Shino (BU.Main.BU8.3.25)
(January 16, 2011) E-mail from Curt Halen (BU.Main.BU8.3.26)
(January 16, 2011) E-mail from Bill McLeod (BU.Main.BU8.3.27)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from Andrew Cruikshank, Vice-Principal, City Adult Learning Centre (BU.Main.BU8.3.28)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from Paula Douglass, CMHW, POP Team PARC, The Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (BU.Main.BU8.3.29)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from John M. Dirks (BU.Main.BU8.3.30)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from Forbes J. Rutherford, Rutherford International Executive & Strategic Partner Search (BU.Main.BU8.3.31)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from Michael Remenyi, Remenyi House of Music (BU.Main.BU8.3.32)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from Tom Smarda (BU.Main.BU8.3.33)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from David Clark (BU.Main.BU8.3.34)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from Abdul & Leli Ramji (BU.Main.BU8.3.35)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from Neha Clerk (BU.Main.BU8.3.36)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from Harry Armstrong (BU.Main.BU8.3.37)
(January 17, 2011) E-mail from Daniel Larocque, Chair, Volunteer, Leslieville/Riverdale Tree Project (BU.Main.BU8.3.38)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from Maureen O'Reilly, President, Toronto Public Library Workers' Union Local 4948 (CUPE) (BU.Main.BU8.3.39)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from Tim McDonald (BU.Main.BU8.3.40)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from David Li-Bland (BU.Main.BU8.3.41)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from Nigel Kingwell (BU.Main.BU8.3.42)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from Doug Green (BU.Main.BU8.3.43)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from Richard Reinert, Ph.D (BU.Main.BU8.3.44)
(January 12, 2011) E-mail from Michael Leung (BU.Main.BU8.3.45)
(January 18, 2011) E-mail from Nancy Lowther (BU.Main.BU8.3.46)
(January 15, 2011) E-mail from Ken Shino (BU.Main.BU8.3.47)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Doug Bennet, Chair, Wabash Building Society, for the Board of Directors, Members and Community (BU.Main.BU8.3.48)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Allison Henriques (BU.Main.BU8.3.49)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Miriam Wohl, Co-Operative Housing Federation of Toronto (BU.Main.BU8.3.50)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Christie McQuarrie, Executive Director/Lawyer, West Scarborough Community Legal Services (BU.Main.BU8.3.51)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from G.W. Cooper (BU.Main.BU8.3.52)
(December 9, 2010) E-mail from Natalie Litwin, Transport Action Ontario (BU.Main.BU8.3.53)
(November 15, 2010) E-mail from Franz Hartmann, Executive Driector, Toronto Environmental Alliance and a Member of TTCriders (BU.Main.BU8.3.54)
(December 7, 2010) E-mail from Corina Moody (BU.Main.BU8.3.55)
(January 13, 2011) E-mail from Roger Carter (BU.Main.BU8.3.56)
(January 13, 2011) E-mail from Penelope Tyndale (BU.Main.BU8.3.57)
(January 19, 2011) Letter from Serge Younan (BU.Main.BU8.3.58)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Murray Kibler (BU.Main.BU8.3.59)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Jay Paleja (BU.Main.BU8.3.60)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Nancy Lowther (BU.Main.BU8.3.61)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Kim Neale (BU.Main.BU8.3.62)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Jay Paleja (BU.Main.BU8.3.63)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Che Yu Lin (BU.Main.BU8.3.64)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Eric Spiegel, Cardo Ratepayers and Residents Association (BU.Main.BU8.3.65)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Christian Chan, Urban and Regional Planner (BU.Main.BU8.3.66)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Lena Serdyuk (BU.Main.BU8.3.67)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Merryl Bear (BU.Main.BU8.3.68)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Simon Burke, York Residents Association Incorporated (BU.Main.BU8.3.69)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Richard Anstett (BU.Main.BU8.3.70)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from David Bowring (BU.Main.BU.8.3.71)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Rev. Ilze Kuplens-Ewart (BU.Main.BU8.3.72)
(January 20, 2011) E-mail from Patricia Smiley (BU.Main.BU8.3.73)
(January 21, 2011) E-mail from Keith McCallum (BU.Main.BU8.3.74)
(January 21, 2011) E-mail from Tom Carter (BU.Main.BU8.3.75)
(January 21, 2011) E-mail from Bill Harmer (BU.Main.BU8.3.76)
(January 21, 2011) E-mail from John Kiru, Executive Director, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (BU.Supp.BU8.3.77)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Christine Harris (BU.New.BU3.8.78)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Laurie-Shawn Borzovoy (BU.New.BU8.3.79)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Carol Wilding, President & CEO, Toronto Board of Trade (BU.New.BU8.3.80)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Mike Creek and Winston Tinglin (BU.New.BU8.3.81)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Susan Gapka (BU.New.BU8.3.82)
(January 19, 2011) E-mail from Nana Gulic, Community Development Worker, Children's Aid Society of Toronto (BU.Main.BU8.3.83)
(January 18, 2011) Submission from Maureen O'Reilly, President, TPLWU Local 4948 (BU.New.BU8.3.84)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from John Rizzo, Vice-President, Village at York Residents' Association -- VAYRA (BU.New.BU8.3.85)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Plamen Petkov, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario (BU.New.BU8.3.86)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from J. F. Champagne, Executive Director, Canadian Security Association (CANASA) (BU.New.BU8.3.87)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from John Richard Davies (BU.New.BU8.3.88)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Michael Kerr, Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change (BU.New.Bu8.3.89)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Matthew McGuire, Toronto Taxpayers Coalition: (BU.New.Bu8.3.90)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Mark Puccinato, Co-Chair of the Toronto Open Budget Initiative (TOBI) (BU.New.BU8.3.91)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Brett Kennedy (BU.New.BU8.3.92)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Bruce Rivers, CEO, Community Living Toronto (BU.New.BU8.3.93)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Elise Aymer (BU.New.BU8.3.94)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Clare Nobbs (BU.New.BU8.3.95)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Camilla Holland, General Manager of Tarragon Theatre (BU.New.BU8.3.96)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Jacoba Knaapen, Executive Director, Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts - TAPA (BU.New.BU8.3.97)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Jean Smith (BU.New.BU8.3.98)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Hamish Wilson (BU.New.BU8.3.99)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Rui Sheng Fan (BU.New.BU8.3.100)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Jamie Hollins, President, Athletic Training Professionals (BU.New.BU8.3.101)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from David Kidd (BU.New.BU8.3.102)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Sonja Greckol, Toronto Women's City Alliance - TWCA (BU.New.BU8.3.103)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Catherine Wilkinson (BU.New.BU8.3.104)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Murray D. Lumley (BU.New.BU8.3.105)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Michael McCleery, East ork Race Relations and John Evanoff, FTAR (BU.New.BU8.3.106)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Michael Coll (BU.New.BU8.3.107)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Maya Bhullar (BU.New.BU8.3.108)
(January 19, 2011) Submission from Aida Lopez (BU.New.BU8.3.109)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Israt Ahmed, Scarborough Planner, Social Planning Toronto (BU.New.BU8.3.110)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Seema Jet and Curtis (BU.New.BU8.3.111)
(January 18, 2011) Submission from Maureen O'Reilly, President, TPLWU Local 4948 (BU.New.BU8.3.112)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Cvitan Brkic (BU.New.BU8.3.113)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Margaret Vandenbroucke (BU.New.BU8.3.114)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Arlene Smetaniuk, President and Steve Shallhorn, Vice President, West Toronto Lawn Bowling Club (BU.New.BU8.3.115)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Sydney White (BU.New.BU8.3.116)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Jack Brannigan (BU.New.BU8.3.117)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Colin Hughes, Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Scarborough Branch (BU.New.BU8.3.118)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Lisa Bartram (BU.New.BU8.3.119)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Karen Sun (BU.New.BU8.3.120)
(January 20, 2011) Submission from Annie Hyder, Vice President, Student Rights for the Continuing Education Student Association of Ryerson, CESAR, Local 105 of the Canadian Federation of Students (BU.New.BU8.3.121)
Declared Interests
Councillor Peter Milczyn - Declared an Interest in the Municipal Licensing and Standards Operating Budget as his Wife is an employee of the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division.
3a - Radio Communications System Replacement
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide an annual project status update to the Budget Committee as requested by Council through the 2008 Capital Budget process. The Chiefs of Toronto Police Service, Emergency Medical Services, and the Steering Committee for the Radio Communication System Replacement project were consulted in preparation of this report.
The Radio Communications System Replacement Project has experienced significant setbacks in 2010. The G20 Summit event hosted in Toronto this past summer presented a monumental challenge to the project team. To ensure effective communications was in place to support this unprecedented security event all focus was shifted away from the Project towards the G20.
In Q2 of 2010 the Project retained the services of a Senior Project Manager and did make some progress. The initial priority of the Project Manager was to assess the impact of the G20 event on the overall Radio Communications System Replacement Project. A Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) event was conducted supported by Commercial in Confidence Meetings (CICM) with requesting vendors. Results from RFEOI & CICM established that there was a high level of vendor interest in the Project and a vendor willingness to participate in an open, fair, and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) activity notwithstanding the sole sourced G20 Summit Event.
The Steering Committee, with input from the Fairness Commissioner, PMMD, and Project Manager, has endorsed moving forward with a Request for Proposal in Q1 of 2011. The Chiefs of Police, Fire and EMS have briefed the City Manger of the current Project status and direction. As the Executive Sponsor of the Project, the City Manager will continue to receive timely updates as the project gathers momentum.
Significant project risks with respect to spectrum availability and antenna site development have been identified and actions are currently under way to mitigate.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35093.pdf
3b - Office of the Treasurer 2011 Operating Budget
Origin
Summary
Forwarding a letter respecting changes made during the last term of Council, to combine water billing and Solid Waste Management fees into one Utility Bill, which the City of Toronto is required to send to the registered owner of a property.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35098.pdf
3c - Expansion of the Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) Dental Program - 2010 Funding (Ward: All) Executive Committee Item 46.50
Origin
Summary
Letter from the City Clerk forwarding City Council's decision from its meeting of August 25, 26 and 27, 2010.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35099.pdf
3d - Toronto Public Health 2011 Operating Budget Request
Origin
Summary
Letter forwarding recommendations of the Board of Health from its meeting of January 6, 2011.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35100.pdf
Appendix 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35101.pdf
Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - toronto-Danforth
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35102.pdf
Attachment 1
3e - 2011 Budget Request for Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto: Year Two of a Five-Year Plan
Origin
Summary
The Board of Health on January 6, 2011, considered a report (December 22, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health entitled "2011 Budget Request for Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto: Year Two of a Five-Year Plan."
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35104.pdf
Attachment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35105.pdf
3f - Food Safety Program - Provincial Funding Enhancement
Origin
Summary
Letter from the Board of Health forwarding recommendations from its meeting of January 6, 2011.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35108.pdf
3g - Toronto Public Library - 2011 Operating Budget - Update
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval from the Toronto Public Library Board for additional reductions to the 2011 operating budget totalling $1.768 million, which would revise the budget request from 3.3% to a 2.2% increase. Further budget reductions of $0.400 million or 0.2% are necessary to meet the City staff recommended budget which represents a 2.0% increase. Advising of the action taken by the Toronto Public Library at its meeting on January 6, 2011.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35111.pdf
Toronto Public Library - 2011 Operating Budget - Update (Report)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35112.pdf
3h - Toronto Police Service - 2011 Operating Budget Submission
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Toronto Budget Committee with the 2011 operating budget submission for the Toronto Police Service (Service).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35113.pdf
3i - Toronto Police Service - Feasibility of Contracting Out Caretaking Services for All Police Facilities
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to recommend that the Budget Committee, in consultation with the City Manager, consider the feasibility of contracting out caretaking services for all Toronto Police Service facilities.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35114.pdf
3j - Toronto Police Services Board - 2011 Operating Budget Submission
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Toronto Budget Committee with the Toronto Police Services Board’s (Board) 2011 operating budget submission.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35116.pdf
(January 12, 2011) Toronto Police Service - Parking Enforcement Unit: 2011 Operating Budget Submission
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35242.pdf
3k - 2011 Operating Budget - Toronto Transit Commission
Origin
Summary
Advising that on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, the Commission considered a report entitled "2011 TTC Operating Budget."
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35118.pdf
Toronto Transit Commission - 2011 Operating Budget - Attachment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35119.pdf
3l - Toronto Transit Commission - Fare Mitigation Strategy for Social Assistance and Ontario Disability Recipients
Origin
Summary
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35122.pdf
Fare Mitigation Strategy - Attachment 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35123.pdf
3m - 2011 Operating Budget - Toronto Transit Commission - Wheel Trans
Origin
Summary
Advising that on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, the Commission considered a report entitled "2011 Wheel-Trans Operating Budget."
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35124.pdf
Toronto Transit Commission - Operating Wheel-Trans - Attachment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35125.pdf
BU8.4 - 2011 Capital Budget
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
2011-2020 Capital Budget and Plan
Tax Supported Programs and Agencies
The Budget Committee recommended:
Transportation Services - Capital Budget
1. That the Transportation Services' 2011 Recommended Capital Budget and 2012-2020 Capital Plan be amended to reflect an increase of 2011 cash flow of $1.0 million gross, $0 net, funded from the Development Charge Reserve Fund – Roads in the same amount for the Six Points Interchange Project, offset by corresponding reductions in the same project of $0.710 million gross in 2015 and $0.290 million gross in 2016, funded from the Development Charge Reserve Fund – Roads in the same amount.
2. That the balance of the project, based on the current funding, not be accelerated to 2011-2014 period.
Parks, Forestry and Recreation – Capital
3. That the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division's 2011 Capital Project "Rosedale Park Play Area Improvement" be increased by $0.294 million, net zero, to reflect the additional funding raised by the community.
4. Request to amend the 2011 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital budget in the amount of $0.050 million (net zero) to create a new sub-project known as Mouth of the Garrison Creek Park – Design and will be funded from a Section 37 contribution already received from a development at 100 Fort York Blvd. (also known as 4A Spadina Avenue, 422 Bremner Road, 450/476 Bremner Blvd., 360 Lake Shore Blvd. West). These funds are required in 2011 for the design of the Mouth of the Garrison Creek Park; park construction will be included as part of the 2012 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget Submission.
Toronto Employment and Social Services Capital
5. That the recommendations in the report (January 4, 2011) from the Chief Corporate Officer , entitled "Relocation of Toronto Employment and Social Services Office" be approved.
Toronto Public Library
6. That the recommendations in the letter (December 16, 2010) from the City Librarian, entitled "2011-2020 Capital Budget Reduction – City Targets" be approved.
TTC – Capital Budget
7. Requested the TTC to report back to the final wrap-up meeting on February 10, 2011, on the associated funding sources, including project-specific eligible Federal and Provincial Program funding and the associated reserve funds from which these funds must be transferred.
8. Referred the following motions to the General Secretary, TTC for consideration and report to the February 10, 2011 final wrap-up meeting:
Suggested by Councillor McMahon
That the Budget Committee recommend:
1. That a directive from the Mayor requesting a 90-day study period to thoroughly investigate new information and changing conditions which may have significantly altered the assertion that the Proposed Ashbridge's Bay LRV Storage facility is a cost-effective, essential and urgent investment for the City.
2. That at the end of 60 days, Councillor McMahon will provide a detailed report to Council evaluating this new information, these new conditions and potential alternative solutions.
3. That the TTC is provided with a further 30 days to digest the report and provide a response which can be considered at that time by Council.
4. That no tenders are to be awarded and no money is to be expended on the Proposed Ashbridge's Bay LRV Storage Facility project during the 90-day period.
Submitted by Councillor Mihevc
1. That the TTC staff investigate the capital costs and the long-term operating savings (achieved through decreased dead head times) of locating some of the new LRVs at Hillcrest thereby decreasing the pressure on the Ashbridges site.
2011 Capital Budget Tax Supported Programs
9. Adopted the recommendations in the Capital Analysts Notes for Tax Supported Programs, as amended.
10. Requested the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to submit to Budget Committee at its meeting of February 10, 2011, a corporate report outlining the 2011 Capital Budget, as recommended by the Budget Committee.
11. Received the following Briefing Notes:
Citizen Centred Services "A"
Economic Development and Culture
a. Capital Cost Sharing Projects, January 20, 2011
Parks, Forestry and Recreation
b. Small Parks Playground Improvements, January 21, 2011
c. Closed Wading Pools, January 21, 2011
Transportation Services
d. 2011 Capital Budget Six Points Interchange Project, January 21, 2011
Internal Services
Facilities Management and Real Estate
e. St. Patrick's Hall, 3rd floor – Renovation 157 King Street East, St. Lawrence Hall, January 21, 2011
f. Property Costs Associated with Sheppard East LRT Expropriations (Confidential)
Agencies, Boards & Commissions (ABCs)
Toronto Transit Commission
g. Annual cost to the City for 50% cost share for the Unfunded 10-year TTC Capital Program, January 20, 2011
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
h. Pending Acquisition of 1235 Ormont Avenue and Mitigating Strategies to minimize impact on the City's Net Budget, January 24, 2011
Origin
Summary
Forwarding the 2011 Capital Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35270.pdf
2011 Tax Supported Capital Wrap-up Notes - Jan 25
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35271.pdf
4a - Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Capital Facilities and Investments - Item EX2.5
Origin
Summary
Advising of the action taken by the Executive Committee on January 17, 2011.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35135.pdf
4b - Relocation of Toronto Employment and Social Services Office
Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Origin
Summary
This report seeks Council approval on the capital budget allocation to enter into agreements to support a real estate relocation strategy to accommodate improved client service and operating savings for Toronto Employment and Social Services.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35092.pdf
4c - Toronto Public Health 2011 - 2020 Capital Budget and Plan Request
Origin
Summary
Letter from the Board of Health forwarding recommendations from its meeting of January 6, 2011.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35106.pdf
Appendix 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35107.pdf
4d - 2011-2020 Capital Budget Reductions - City Targets
Origin
Summary
The Toronto Public Library Board, at its meeting on December 13, 2010, adopted the following motion:
That the Toronto Public Library Board:
1. approves capital budget reductions totalling $2 million per year (gross and debt) over 2011 – 2020, and a transfer of the $228,000 funding (gross and debt) in 2012 for the Union Station Kiosk project to the City’s capital budget, in order to meet the City debt targets.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35109.pdf
(December 13, 2010) Staff Report - Toronto Public Library
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35110.pdf
4e - Toronto Police Service: 2011 - 2020 Capital Program Request - Revised
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Toronto Budget Committee with the Toronto Police Service’s (Service) revised 2011 – 2020 Capital Program Request.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35115.pdf
4f - Toronto Police Service - Parking Enforcement Unit: 2011-2020 Capital Program Request
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Toronto Budget Committee with the Toronto Police Service’s (Service) Parking Enforcement Unit - 2011-2020 Capital Program Request.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35117.pdf
4g - 2011 Capital Budget - Toronto Transit Commission
Origin
Summary
Advising that on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, the Commission considered a report entitled "2011-2015 Capital Program and 10 Year Capital Forecast."
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35120.pdf
Toronto Transit Commission - 2011 Capital Budget - Attachment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35121.pdf
4h - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Office Space
Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Origin
Summary
Confidential letter addressed to the Mayor and Councillors, City of Toronto.
4i - 90-Day Study for Ashbridges Bay LRV Storage
Origin
Summary
In light of new information, late infomation and changing conditions, including increasing
construction costs, unknown construction costs, changes in TTC plans at several sites that present
new opportunities and changes in the LRV delivery schedule, the Ashbridges Bay LRV Storage
Facility merits 90 days of further study before construction begins.
It is an urgent matter because the Commission will vote regarding beginning soil removal
on February 3, 2011.
The attached report presents the new information in detail.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35213.pdf
90-Day Study for Ashbridges Bay LRV Storage - Presentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35214.pdf
BU8.5 - Budget Sub-Committee Public Consultation Hearings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
Committee Decision
The Budget Committee received the item for information.
Summary
Forwarding the Decisions of the Sub-Committees at the Public Meetings on January 19 and 20, 2011.
5a - Budget Sub-Committee for Etobicoke York, and Toronto and East York Consultation
Origin
Summary
Advising that the Budget Sub-Committee for Etobicoke York and Toronto and East York Consultation, at its meeting on January 19, 2011, in the Council Chamber, East York Civic Centre:
1. received the public presentations;
2. referred the public presentations to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer for report to the wrap-up meeting of the Budget Committee;
3. requested the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to submit requested Briefing Notes to the wrap-up meeting of the Budget Committee;
4. referred the following motions to the Budget Committee for consideration at its wrap-up meeting:
"a. That the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer report to the Budget Committee at its wrap-up meeting on January 24, 2011:
- on the number of deputants who spoke about reversing proposed cuts, listing the number who spoke against each cut;
- include in the report the recording of the sub-committee meeting;
- on the percentage of deputants who asked for or agreed to a tax increase, those who expressed no opinion and those who spoke for a tax decrease.
b. That the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer report to the Budget Committee at its wrap-up meeting on the number of deputants who:
- would rather have paid the Personal Vehicle Tax than face major service cuts;
- supported Transit City, and the number of people who supported its cancellation;
- opposed TTC service cuts;
- said that the service reductions constituted a significant or major service cut.
c. That the full value of the services of the FMTA to the MRAB process in ensuring follow up to property standards violation be determined and made available to the whole Budget Committee.
d. That the Hillcrest yards and associated hydro corridors be considered as the alternate locations for the maintenance storage facility for the new LRV’s.
e. That City staff be asked to re-evaluate designations of local and city-wide as only apply to CPIP grants.
f. That the Budget Committee agenda of February 10, 2011 be forwarded to all members of the public who made submissions to the public consultation meeting at the East York Civic Centre on January 19, 2011."
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35200.htm
5b - Budget Sub-Committee for Scarborough and North York Consultation
Origin
Summary
Advising that the Budget Sub-Committee for Scarborough and North York Consultation, at its meeting on January 19, 2011, in the Council Chamber, North York Civic Centre, referred the public presentations to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer for report to the wrap-up meeting of the Budget Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35201.htm
5c - Budget Sub-Committee for Etobicoke York and Toronto and East York Consultation
Origin
Summary
Advising that the Budget Sub-Committee for Etobicoke York and Toronto and East York Consultation, at its meeting held on January 20, 2011, in the Council Chamber, York Civic Centre:
1. referred the public presentations to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer for report to the wrap-up meeting of the Budget Committee; and
2. requested the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to submit requested Briefing Notes to the wrap-up meeting of the Budget Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35202.htm
5d - The Budget Sub-Committee for Scarborough and North York Consultation
Origin
Summary
The Budget Sub-Committee for Scarborough and North York Consultation, at its meeting held on January 20, 2011, in the Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre:
1. Referred the public presentations from the Scarborough Budget Consultation Meeting to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer for report to the wrap-up meeting of the Budget Committee on January 24 and 25, 2011.
2. Requested the Chief Financial Officer to submit Briefing Notes to the wrap up meeting of the Budget Committee on January 24 and 25, 2011.
3. Directed that all communications and submissions regarding the possible Toronto Transit Commission service cuts be forwarded to the Toronto Transit Commission for consideration.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35203.htm
5e - Public Consultations on the 2011 Budget
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to report back to the Budget Committee on the Scarborough and North York, and Etobicoke York and Toronto & East York Budget Sub-Committee public consultation sessions held on January 19 and 20, 2011.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-35209.pdf
Meeting Sessions
| Session Date | Session Type | Start Time | End Time | Public or Closed Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-24 | Morning | 9:40 AM | 12:30 PM | Public |
| 2011-01-24 | Afternoon | 1:38 PM | 5:59 PM | Public |
| 2011-01-24 | Evening | 7:04 PM | 7:25 PM | Public |
| 2011-01-25 | Afternoon | 1:38 PM | 3:43 PM | Public |
Attendance
| Date and Time | Quorum | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-24 9:40 AM - 12:30 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Michelle Berardinetti, Mike Del Grande (Chair), Frank Di Giorgio, Chin Lee, Peter Milczyn, John Parker Not Present: Doug Ford Also present (non-members): Councillors Bailão, Carroll, Crisanti, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Fragedakis, Holyday, Layton, Matlow, McConnell, McMahon, Mihevc, Perks, Vaughan |
| 2011-01-24 1:38 PM - 5:59 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Michelle Berardinetti, Mike Del Grande (Chair), Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Chin Lee, Peter Milczyn, John Parker Also present (non-members): Councillors Carroll, Crisanti, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Fragedakis, Holyday, Layton, Matlow, McConnell, McMahon, Mihevc, Perks, Vaughan |
| 2011-01-24 7:04 PM - 7:25 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Michelle Berardinetti, Mike Del Grande (Chair), Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Chin Lee, Peter Milczyn, John Parker Also present (non-members): Councillors Fletcher, McMahon |
| 2011-01-25 1:38 PM - 3:43 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Michelle Berardinetti, Mike Del Grande (Chair), Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Chin Lee, Peter Milczyn, John Parker Also present (non-members): jCouncillors Bailão, Carroll, Davis, Fletcher, Layton, Matlow, McMahon, Minnan-Wong, Perks, Vaughan |