Infrastructure and Environment Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 5 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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Election of Vice Chair - Infrastructure and Environment Committee
Election of the Vice Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee under Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Appendix A-2, for a term of office ending December 31, 2020, and until a successor is appointed.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Elected Councillor Jennifer McKelvie as Vice Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for a term of office starting January 17, 2019 and ending December 31, 2020, and until a successor is appointed.
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The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 9117-18-7185 for the Provision of Professional Engineering Services for the Detailed Design, Services During Construction and Post Construction Services for the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer System and to request authority to enter into agreements with CH2M Hill Canada Limited in the amount of $29,942,550 net of all taxes ($30,469,539 net of HST recoveries).
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), granted authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to negotiate and enter into agreements with CH2M Hill Canada Limited, being the highest overall scoring proponent meeting the requirements of RFP No. 9117-18-7185 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Detailed Design, Services During Construction and Post Construction Services for the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer System, in the amount of $29,942,550 net of HST and all applicable charges ($30,469,539 net of HST recoveries), including disbursements, provisional allowances and contingencies as follows: a. One (1) engineering agreement and one (1) purchase order for the preliminary and detailed design services, in an amount not to exceed $14,534,809 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowance and contingency amount; b. One (1) engineering agreement and two (2) purchase orders for Services during Construction and Post Construction Services: 1. Services During Construction, in an amount not to exceed $14,971,781 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowance and contingency amount; and, 2. Post Construction Services, in an amount not to exceed $435,960 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowance and contingency amount. All in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 9117-18-7185 and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services to negotiate and enter into agreements with CH2M Hill Canada Limited, being the highest overall scoring proponent meeting the requirements of RFP No. 9117-18-7185 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Detailed Design, Services During Construction and Post Construction Services for the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer System, in the amount of $29,942,550 net of HST and all applicable charges ($30,469,539 net of HST recoveries), including disbursements, provisional allowances and contingencies as follows: a. One (1) engineering agreement and one (1) purchase order for the preliminary and detailed design services, in an amount not to exceed $14,534,809 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowance and contingency amount; b. One (1) engineering agreement and two (2) purchase orders for Services during Construction and Post Construction Services: 1. Services During Construction, in an amount not to exceed $14,971,781 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowance and contingency amount; and, 2. Post Construction Services, in an amount not to exceed $435,960 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowance and contingency amount. All in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
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In an effort to protect the City's tree canopy against invasive pests, it is necessary for the City to implement a Gypsy Moth control program in 2019, including an aerial spray in certain areas of the City. The report requests that City Council grant authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Zimmer Air Service Inc. for control of European Gypsy Moth outbreak for 2019, in the amount of $1,204,616 net of HST ($1,225,818 net of HST recoveries). European Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) is an invasive alien pest that was first found in Ontario in 1969. This pest cannot be eradicated and if left unchecked, populations can grow to outbreak levels, which can lead to tree defoliation and ultimately affect the health of the urban forest canopy. The European Gypsy Moth population fluctuates in relation to environmental and biological controls. In 2007, 2008, 2013, and 2017, Toronto implemented aerial spray control programs when European Gypsy Moth populations attained outbreak levels. Those measures were successful in reducing the population to acceptable levels. Current survey data collected in the fall of 2018 indicate European Gypsy Moth population levels have reached outbreak levels in some areas of Toronto, requiring intervention in order to mitigate the impact of this threat to forest health and private nuisance. This report presents the results of the survey along with recommended control measures, which include an aerial spray of Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk) in the larger outbreak areas. At present, aerial spraying is proposed to treat a total of 1,372 hectares (ha) of land in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 and 15. Ground based spraying, tree injection and egg mass removal is proposed for other locations within these wards to treat approximately 600 additional individual trees. This control strategy is expected to reduce the European Gypsy Moth population and expected levels of defoliation, resulting in prevention of tree loss or significant decline. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Purchasing Officer's authority of the cumulative five year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of HST allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11a.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to implement an aerial spray using a biological control agent, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), where necessary in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 and 15. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with Toronto Public Health, Transportation Services and Toronto Police Service to coordinate implementation of the proposed aerial and ground based application of the biological control agent Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk). 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a by-law to implement a control strategy for European Gypsy Moth infestation through aerial spraying of the biological control agent, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk). 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Zimmer Air Service Inc. to conduct aerial spray operations as part of the overall European Gypsy Moth control program in 2019, in the amount of $1,204,616 net of HST ($1,225,818 net of HST recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Purchasing Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to implement an aerial spray using a biological control agent, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), where necessary in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 and 15. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with Toronto Public Health, Transportation Services and Toronto Police Service to coordinate implementation of the proposed aerial and ground based application of the biological control agent Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk). 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a by-law to implement a control strategy for European Gypsy Moth infestation through aerial spraying of the biological control agent, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk). 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Zimmer Air Service Inc. to conduct aerial spray operations as part of the overall European Gypsy Moth control program in 2019, in the amount of $1,204,616 net of HST ($1,225,818 net of HST recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
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The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for traffic regulation amendments and road closures within the at-grade and below-grade sections of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) project corridor. This report recommends the following permanent traffic amendments within the at-grade and below grade sections of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT): Implementation of new traffic control signals at the intersections of Pharmacy Avenue at Craigton Drive; Removal of a number of turn lanes and implementation of turn prohibitions; and Implementation of a northbound right-turn on red prohibition at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Northcliffe Boulevard. In addition, the report seeks Council authority for two temporary long-term road closures and extension of an existing temporary lane closure in support of the ongoing construction at Caledonia Station, Forest Hill Station and Keelesdale Station: Caledonia Station - Closure of the westbound diverging lane on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, between Blackthorn Boulevard and existing access to the commercial development to the north, for a period of 20 months; Forest Hill Station - Closure of Peveril Hill North, between Eglinton Avenue West and the public laneway to the east, for a period of 13 months; and Keelesdale Station - continuation of the closure of the westbound curb lane and adjacent sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Keele Street and the east side of Trethewey Drive and between Trethewey Drive and a point 105 metres west, for a period of 11 months. Lastly, this report recommends a number of temporary turn prohibitions within the at-grade section of ECLRT along with a number of temporary turn restrictions and traffic bylaw amendments that would be required to accommodate safe traffic movements and the re-routing of TTC service during construction of Forest Hill Station if the medium-term closure of the intersection of Bathurst Street north and Eglinton Avenue is approved. The proposed closure of this intersection falls within delegated authority to the General Manager Transportation Services and is the subject of a public town hall to be held by Metrolinx on January 16, 2019.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersections of Pharmacy Avenue and Craigton Drive. 2. City Council rescind the existing northbound U-turn prohibition in effect on Pharmacy Avenue, between a point 132 metres north of Eglinton Avenue East and Craigton Drive. 3. City Council rescind the existing southbound U-turn prohibition in effect on Pharmacy Avenue, between a point 133 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East and a point 45 metres further south. 4. City Council authorize removal of the following turn lanes as part of the permanent design of the at-grade section of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) project: a. Westbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Sloane Avenue. b. Westbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue. c. Westbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue. d. Eastbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Hakimi Avenue. e. Eastbound and westbound right-turn lanes at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Warden Avenue. f. Southbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Thermos Road. g. Eastbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Sinnott Road. h. Eastbound and westbound left-turn lanes at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Birchmount Road. 5. City Council authorize implementation of the following turn prohibitions as part of the permanent design of the at-grade section of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) project: a. Westbound left-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue. b. Westbound left-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue. c. Eastbound and westbound left-turn movements prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Birchmount Road. 6. City Council prohibit northbound right turn movement on red traffic signal at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Northcliffe Boulevard. 7. City Council authorize the implementation of the following temporary turn prohibitions in support of the ongoing construction activities within the at-grade section of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) Project: a. Westbound right-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Sloane Avenue, from April 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020. b. Eastbound right-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Hakimi Avenue, from July 1, 2019 to August 1, 2020. c. Eastbound and westbound right-turn movements prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Warden Avenue, from April 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020. d. Eastbound right-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Sinnott Road, from April 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020. 8. City Council authorize the closure of a portion of the westbound diverging lane on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, between Blackthorne Avenue and existing access to the commercial development to the north, from February 1, 2019 to September 30, 2021. 9. City Council authorize the closure of the portion of Peveril Hill North, between Eglinton Avenue West and the public laneway to the east, from February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2020. 10. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the westbound curb lane and adjacent sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Keele Street and the east side of Trethewey Drive, from May 1, 2019 to March 30, 2020 and require that alternative pedestrian access continue to be provided. 11. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a portion of the westbound curb lane and adjacent sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between the west side of Trethewey Drive and a point 105 metres west of Trethewey Drive, from May 1, 2019 to March 30, 2020 and require that alternative pedestrian access continue to be provided.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersections of Pharmacy Avenue and Craigton Drive. 2. City Council rescind the existing northbound U-turn prohibition in effect on Pharmacy Avenue, between a point 132 metres north of Eglinton Avenue East and Craigton Drive. 3. City Council rescind the existing southbound U-turn prohibition in effect on Pharmacy Avenue, between a point 133 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East and a point 45 metres further south. 4. City Council authorize removal of the following turn lanes as part of the permanent design of the at-grade section of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) project: a. Westbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Sloane Avenue. b. Westbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue. c. Westbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue. d. Eastbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Hakimi Avenue. e. Eastbound and westbound right-turn lanes at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Warden Avenue. f. Southbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Thermos Road. g. Eastbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Sinnott Road. h. Eastbound and westbound left-turn lanes at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Birchmount Road. 5. City Council authorize implementation of the following turn prohibitions as part of the permanent design of the at-grade section of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) project: a. Westbound left-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue. b. Westbound left-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue. c. Eastbound and westbound left-turn movements prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Birchmount Road. 6. City Council prohibit northbound right turn movement on red traffic signal at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Northcliffe Boulevard. 7. City Council authorize the implementation of the following temporary turn prohibitions in support of the ongoing construction activities within the at-grade section of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) Project: a. Westbound right-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Sloane Avenue, from April 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020. b. Eastbound right-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Hakimi Avenue, from July 1, 2019 to August 1, 2020. c. Eastbound and westbound right-turn movements prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Warden Avenue, from April 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020. d. Eastbound right-turn movement prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Sinnott Road, from April 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020. 8. City Council authorize the closure of a portion of the westbound diverging lane on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, between Blackthorne Avenue and existing access to the commercial development to the north, from February 1, 2019 to September 30, 2021. 9. City Council authorize the closure of the portion of Peveril Hill North, between Eglinton Avenue West and the public laneway to the east, from February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2020. 10. City Council authorize implementation of the following temporary turn prohibitions in support of the road closure at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street: a. Eastbound right-turn movement on red traffic signal prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. b. Northbound right-turn movement on red traffic signal prohibited at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. c. Westbound left-turn movement prohibited, buses excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. 11. City Council authorize the following traffic by-law amendments to accommodate the TTC bus detour route in support of the closure of Bathurst Street, between Eglinton Avenue West and Wembley Road: a. Implementation of one-way northbound traffic operations on Hilltop Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 20 metres north, from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. b. Rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect on the east and west sides of Hilltop Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 20 metres north, from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. c. Prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Hilltop Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 20 metres north, from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. d. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. except Sunday on the south side of Wembley Road, between Bathurst Street and Hilltop Road, from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. e. Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Wembley Road, between Bathurst Street and Hilltop Road, from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. f. Prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Vesta Drive, between Mayfair Avenue and a point 15 metres west, from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. g. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at all times on the west side of Mayfair Avenue, between a point 30.5 metres north of Eglinton Avenue West and Vesta Drive, from February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. h. Prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Mayfair Avenue, between a point 30.5 metres north of Eglinton Avenue West and Vesta Drive, February 15, 2019 to September 15, 2019. 12. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the westbound curb lane and adjacent sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between Keele Street and the east side of Trethewey Drive, from May 1, 2019 to March 30, 2020 and require that alternative pedestrian access continue to be provided. 13. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a portion of the westbound curb lane and adjacent sidewalk on Eglinton Avenue West, between the west side of Trethewey Drive and a point 105 metres west of Trethewey Drive, from May 1, 2019 to March 30, 2020 and require that alternative pedestrian access continue to be provided.
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Richmond Street and Adelaide Street Cycle Tracks
The Ten Year Cycling Network Plan, adopted by Council in June 2016 seeks to build on the existing network of cycling routes - to connect gaps in the current network, grow the network into new parts of the city, and renew existing parts of the network to improve safety. The Richmond and Adelaide cycle tracks serve as a critical east-west spine in the Downtown Core, providing access by bike to the largest concentration of jobs in the City, region and the entire country as well as housing, culture, entertainment and retail destinations. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval to maintain the cycle tracks on Richmond Street and Adelaide Street, as well as the north-south cycle tracks on Simcoe Street and Peter Street as permanent installations. The cycle tracks on these streets were installed between 2014 and 2016 as pilot projects. Cyclist volumes on these streets have increased significantly with minimal impact to motor vehicle travel times. Collision rates for cyclists and motor vehicles have also reduced significantly following installation of the cycle tracks. 93 percent of people surveyed agree or strongly agree to make the cycle tracks permanent. Following extensive consultation with the public and local BIAs, Transportation Services is proposing to move the existing cycle track on Adelaide Street East and Adelaide Street West from the south side to north side to improve operations and safety. People riding bicycles are vulnerable road users and can be seriously injured in even minor collisions, so prioritizing their safety by making the pilot cycling facilities permanent is necessary to encourage people to choose to ride. No significant impact to traffic operations or emergency services is anticipated and, with the conversion to permanent facilities, existing conflicts with TTC vehicles will be reduced.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve maintaining the cycle tracks on the following streets as a permanent installation: a. Richmond Street East from Parliament Street to Yonge Street b. Richmond Street West from Yonge Street to Bathurst Street c. Adelaide Street East from Parliament Street to Yonge Street d. Adelaide Street West from Yonge Street to Bathurst Street e. Simcoe Street from Front Street West to Queen Street West f. Peter Street from King Street West to Queen Street West. 2. City Council enact traffic and parking regulation amendments, and cycle track designation amendments, and parking machines and meters by-law amendments to modify the current cycle track installation on Adelaide Street East and Adelaide Street West from Bathurst Street to Parliament Street to improve safety and operations including but not limited to moving the existing cycle track from the south side of the street to the north side of the street, as described in Attachment 1: Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations, Cycle Track Designations, and Parking Machines and Meters By-law attached to the report (January 15, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to evaluate fully protected left turn phases and right turn bike boxes at all signalized intersections on Adelaide Street, between Bathurst Street and Parliament Street, as part of the detailed design of the permanent cycle tracks proposed to be relocated to the north side of Adelaide Street and in doing so, evaluate the safety and movement through the intersections for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve maintaining the cycle tracks on the following streets as a permanent installation: a. Richmond Street East from Parliament Street to Yonge Street b. Richmond Street West from Yonge Street to Bathurst Street c. Adelaide Street East from Parliament Street to Yonge Street d. Adelaide Street West from Yonge Street to Bathurst Street e. Simcoe Street from Front Street West to Queen Street West f. Peter Street from King Street West to Queen Street West. 2. City Council enact traffic and parking regulation amendments, and cycle track designation amendments, and parking machines and meters by-law amendments to modify the current cycle track installation on Adelaide Street East and Adelaide Street West from Bathurst Street to Parliament Street to improve safety and operations including but not limited to moving the existing cycle track from the south side of the street to the north side of the street, as described in Attachment 1: Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations, Cycle Track Designations, and Parking Machines and Meters By-law attached to this report.