Infrastructure and Environment Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 20 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.
IE11.1amended
The 2018 Tree Canopy Study provides an update to Toronto's first tree canopy study, Every Tree Counts: A Portrait of Toronto's Urban Forest, published by the City of Toronto in 2010, and later updated in 2013. A decade has passed since the original study was undertaken. The 2018 update offers an opportunity to evaluate what has changed in Toronto's urban forest over the ten-year period. This type of tree canopy study is an important part of the adaptive management cycle for Urban Forestry. It allows City staff to work with up-to-date and reliable data to adjust program activities that reflect the changing nature of the urban forest and evolving management issues. Using established methodologies developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, together with improved data analysis software, the 2018 Tree Canopy Study provides information about broad changes and trends in Toronto's urban forest over time. It provides data on the extent, size class, composition and condition of the urban forest. It also provides insight on land use changes and trends across the city. Additionally, it offers information about the amount and dollar value of several key ecosystem services provided by the urban forest. Summary of the 2018 Tree Canopy Study findings: - Toronto's canopy cover increased from 26.6 - 28 percent in 2008 to 28 - 31 percent canopy cover in 2018, representing an increase of 10.2 million to 11.5 million trees. - Street trees make a significant contribution to the urban forest; increasing from 49 percent to 74 percent rated in good/excellent condition. - The composition and condition of the urban forest has changed; while there was a slight increase in larger-growing species, the overall condition of the urban forest has declined and invasive species are increasing across the city. - Impervious land cover is increasing across the city; trends show increases in impervious surface cover across all land uses, however the largest increase being found on single family residential lands. Over the last decade, the City has invested $605.6 million in Toronto's urban forest, a steady annual increase from 2008 to 2018. Under the guidance of Toronto's Official Plan, the City's growth strategies related to transit and housing are balanced with environmental sustainability objectives, including urban forest sustainability. The City's strong commitment to maintaining, sustaining and growing the urban forest has directly supported the generally positive trends seen in the 2018 Tree Canopy Study. The estimated 1.8 percent canopy increase is a tremendous finding given the intense challenges experienced by Toronto's urban forest over the last decade, including the devastation by forest pests, particularly Asian long-horned beetle, Emerald ash borer, and European gypsy moth; the impacts of the 2013 ice storm; and the city's intensive development and growth. As the 2018 Tree Canopy Study presents findings only, there are limitations to the extent that a cause-and-effect relationship can be established at this time. City staff will continue to review the findings, analyze both positive and negative trends, and use these to inform ongoing urban forestry program planning through relevant City strategies and initiatives, and operational management adjustments including the strategic allocation of resources through revisions to the Urban Forestry Service Plan.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to use the findings included in the 2018 Tree Canopy Study to inform ongoing urban forestry program planning and strategic resource allocation through revisions to the Urban Forestry Service Plan in 2020 and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report in the third quarter of 2020 on the City's strategy to increase tree planting on private land and potential programs to assist with maintenance of trees on private land. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to: a. Reaffirm the 2050 target of a 40 percent tree canopy; b. Clarify alignment with TransformTO; and c. Report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the third quarter of 2020. 4. City Council request the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to prepare and implement area specific action plans to enhance the tree canopy for neighbourhoods that showed significant loss of tree canopy, as outlined on page 60 of Attachment 2 to the report (December 18, 2019) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to use the findings included in the 2018 Tree Canopy Study to inform ongoing urban forestry program planning and strategic resource allocation through revisions to the Urban Forestry Service Plan in 2020 and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
IE11.2amended
Enforcement of Tree Protection
This report respond to the motions adopted by City Council at its meeting on October 2, 2019 directing the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to submit a report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee outlining the number of inspections, fees, orders and summons related to the enforcement of tree protection, and to include recommendations on how to better utilize existing tools for tree protection and to report on strategies to improve the average response time to reports of possible contraventions.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report back on strategies and resources necessary to get to 50 percent of initial inspections completed within 24 hours.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
IE11.3amended
Federal Funding for Tree Planting in the City of Toronto
City Council on November 26 and 27, 2019, referred Item IE9.8 back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for further consideration.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City council request the Federal Government to provide $4,000,000 in annual funding to Urban Forestry to assist the City in achieving its 40 percent tree canopy target through a combination of: a. Enhancing planting of the existing canopy; b. Increasing planting on public lands; c. Increasing planting on private lands; d. Intensifying invasive species, plant, and pest mitigation efforts; and e. Reinforcing measures outlined in the Toronto Ravine Strategy to improve ravine water, soil, and plant conditions. 2. City Council request the Federal Government to provide additional funding for 10 million new trees to be planted in Toronto in the next 3 years.
IE11.4adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Tender Call No. 249-2019, Contract No. 19ECS-LU-03TT, for the rehabilitation of two trunk sewers, namely, Wilket Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer and North York Storm Trunk Sewer and request authority to award the contract to Capital Sewer Services Inc., in the amount of $23,250,087 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($23,659,289 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 award Contract No. 19ECS-LU-03TT, Tender Call No. 249-2019, for the Rehabilitation of Wilket Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer and North York Storm Trunk Sewer, in the amount of $23,250,087 net of all applicable taxes and charges, $23,659,289 net of HST recoveries to Capital Sewer Services Inc., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements.
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 award Contract No. 19ECS-LU-03TT, Tender Call No. 249-2019, for the Rehabilitation of Wilket Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer and North York Storm Trunk Sewer, in the amount of $23,250,087 net of all applicable taxes and charges, $23,659,289 net of HST recoveries to Capital Sewer Services Inc., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements.
IE11.5adopted
A Review of the City's Road Work Warranty Requirements
In response to a request by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, this report presents a review of the two-year warranty used in the City for road work and the potential for extending the length of the warranty period. The City of Toronto's general conditions for construction contracts, used for road construction, are derived from the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), which stipulates a two-year warranty. This warranty period is consistent across major Ontario jurisdictions consulted in the preparation of this report. Extending the conventional two year road work guarantee is not being recommended as the costs would be significant and difficult to enforce.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the report (December 19, 2019) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE11.6adopted
Agreements with Transit Agencies for Water and Sewer Installations
This report seeks authority for the General Manager of Toronto Water (the "General Manager") to negotiate and, where acceptable to the General Manager, enter into and execute construction agreements with the applicable transit agency either Metrolinx or Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for the construction of municipal water and/or sewer infrastructure associated with transit projects. This authority is needed to facilitate efficient implementation of transit construction, given the vast number of transit projects, as well as the scale and complexity of these transit projects across the City.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and, where acceptable to the General Manager, enter into and execute on behalf of the City an agreement or agreements with Metrolinx for the relocation, alteration, construction and/or installation of municipal water and/or sewer infrastructure including appurtenances by Metrolinx's contractor(s) associated with Metrolinx transit projects, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and, where acceptable to the General Manager, enter into and execute on behalf of the City an agreement or agreements with the Toronto Transit Commission for the relocation, alteration, construction and/or installation of municipal water and/or sewer infrastructure including appurtenances by Toronto Transit Commission's contractor(s) associated with Toronto Transit Commission transit projects, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and, where acceptable to the General Manager, enter into and execute on behalf of the City an agreement or agreements with any future agencies or entities delivering transit projects on behalf of the City or Province for the relocation, alteration, construction and/or installation of municipal water and/or sewer infrastructure including appurtenances by contractor(s) associated with such agencies or entities, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Toronto Water to negotiate and, where acceptable to the General Manager, enter into and execute on behalf of the City an agreement or agreements with Metrolinx for the relocation, alteration, construction and/or installation of municipal water and/or sewer infrastructure including appurtenances by Metrolinx's contractor(s) associated with Metrolinx transit projects, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager of Toronto Water to negotiate and, where acceptable to the General Manager, enter into and execute on behalf of the City an agreement or agreements with the Toronto Transit Commission for the relocation, alteration, construction and/or installation of municipal water and/or sewer infrastructure including appurtenances by Toronto Transit Commission's contractor(s) associated with Toronto Transit Commission transit projects, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager of Toronto Water to negotiate and, where acceptable to the General Manager, enter into and execute on behalf of the City an agreement or agreements with any future agencies or entities delivering transit projects on behalf of the City or Province for the relocation, alteration, construction and/or installation of municipal water and/or sewer infrastructure including appurtenances by contractor(s) associated with such agencies or entities, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE11.7adopted
This report seeks City Council authority for the General Manager, Toronto Water, to finalize negotiations with Veolia Water Canada, Inc. ("Veolia") and enter into and execute a ten (10) year renewal of the Operation, Maintenance and Pellet Marketing Services Agreement between Veolia and the City dated September 24, 2007, as subsequently amended in 2010 ("OM&M Agreement"), on amended terms and conditions substantially consistent with the principles outlined in Attachment 1 to this report. The OM&M governs the relationship between the City and Veolia pertaining to the operation and maintenance by Veolia of the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant ("ABTP") Pelletizer Facility ("Pelletizer Facility") which was commissioned and put into full-time service in 2009. The services provided by Veolia under the OM&M also include the transportation and marketing of the biosolids pellets (generated by the Pelletizer Facility) to the agricultural sector in south-western Ontario. Unless renewed, the OM&M will expire in February 2020. Since inception of the OM&M, production volumes and reliability have consistently improved. Also, since 2016, the services provided by Veolia under the OM&M has helped the City to achieve 100 percent beneficial use of the ABTP biosolids. The recommended ten (10) year renewal, which is permitted in the OM&M, subject to the approval of City Council, will ensure continuity of service to 2030. In addition to addressing in principle the proposed renewal and related contract amendments, Attachment 1 includes certain proposed amendments to the OM&M in recognition of the service performance achieved by Veolia to date and the City's need to plan for an eventual replacement facility over the course of this renewal period.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to finalize negotiations with Veolia Water Canada, Inc. ("Veolia") and enter into and execute a ten (10) year renewal of the Operation, Maintenance and Pellet Marketing Services Agreement between Veolia and the City dated September 24, 2007, as amended by the Amendment Agreement dated March 1, 2010 ("OM&M Agreement"), on amended terms and conditions substantially consistent with the principles outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (December 17, 2019) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor ("Renewal Term Agreement").
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to finalize negotiations with Veolia Water Canada, Inc. ("Veolia") and enter into and execute a ten (10) year renewal of the Operation, Maintenance and Pellet Marketing Services Agreement between Veolia and the City dated September 24, 2007, as amended by the Amendment Agreement dated March 1, 2010 ("OM&M Agreement"), on amended terms and conditions substantially consistent with the principles outlined in Attachment 1 to this report, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor ("Renewal Term Agreement").
IE11.8amended
Extensive private development projects are significantly impacting the City's right of way. This report responds to outstanding requests from City Council to examine possible approaches to mitigation, including the legal implications of denying right of way permits and the provision of Construction Management Plans at the time of rezoning. Further review of coordinating construction projects and mitigating their impacts will be included as part of the Congestion Management Plan update report scheduled for the first quarter of 2020.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2020 with a report on implementing a new right-of-way occupancy permit policy that defaults to a denial of requests, except when no other options are available or when other factors necessitate and will require: a. Consultation with the TTC, Transportation Services, and City Planning to determine whether a closure will adversely impact any current or future public uses of a right-of-way, including those affecting pedestrians, motorists, transit users, and cyclists. b. A percentage of the additional Gross Floor Area achieved by the developer, as a result of City right-of-way use for construction, to be provided for public amenities, such affordable housing, childcare, or seniors services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommend that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE11.9adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - Yonge Street (2360 Yonge Street)
Lifetime Developments is constructing a 29-storey condominium at 2360 Yonge Street. The site is located on the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Helendale Avenue. The sidewalk and a portion of the southbound lane on the west side of Yonge Street fronting the site are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. Lifetime has maintained a temporary protected and covered walkway within the road allowance in order to maintain pedestrian traffic. This development site is within the Construction Hub Coordination Pilot program and has been reviewed by staff to ensure compliance with the pilot program. This entails a coordinated review that includes construction coordination, community support, business support and communication and engagement with area residents to address safety, equity, vibrancy, innovation and engagement--the five guiding principles of the Construction Hub pilot. City Council, at its meeting on February 26, 2019, approved an extension of the subject construction staging area on Yonge Street, from March 1, 2019 until February 1, 2020. A time extension of the construction staging area on Yonge Street for an additional 15 months (i.e. from February 2, 2020 to April 30, 2021), has been requested in order to complete the construction of the development. This report is submitted to Infrastructure and Environment Committee as Yonge Street forms a shared boundary between the Toronto and East York Community Council and the North York Community Council.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk and 1.7 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Helendale Avenue and a point 58 metres south and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from February 2, 2020 and April 30, 2021. 2. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of paid-duty Police Officers, as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 3. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 4. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons, as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 5. City Council direct that Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction parking and traffic regulations when the project is completed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk and 1.7 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Helendale Avenue and a point 58 metres south and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from February 2, 2020 and April 30, 2021. 2. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of paid-duty Police Officers, as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 3. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 4. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons, as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 5. City Council direct that Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction parking and traffic regulations when the project is completed.
IE11.10received
Creating Cycling Routes along Rail Lines
The purpose of this report is to provide information requested by City Council regarding the creation of off-road cycling routes along rail lines that traverse Toronto. The Cycling Network Plan Update (2019) and the Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan (2012) each support the development of an extensive cycling network of on-street and off-road routes, and include several major trail projects along rail lines. There are many corridors throughout Toronto that present opportunities for constructing multi-use trails, but there are also many corridors that come with significant barriers. Transportation Services, often in partnership with Parks, Forestry and Recreation, will continue to pursue trails along rail lines where possible, while recognizing the approach comes with a number of challenges: - Property ownership and cost - Conflicts with future rail line expansions, and - Safety and proximity requirements Transportation Services recognizes the importance of continuous, high order cycling routes, and as part of the Cycling Network Plan Update (2019) proposed a network of approximately 800 km of "Major City-Wide Cycling Routes", of which approximately 225 km (28 percent) are in place today. These corridors provide significant east - west and north - south cycling connections, some of which are off-road through hydro corridors, trails, and along rail lines, and many of which follow the street network. Of the 800 km existing and proposed Major City-Wide Cycling Routes, approximately 150 km are off-road through ravines, hydro corridors, along rail lines and the waterfront, 115 km (75 percent) of which are existing.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the report (November 21, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services for information.
IE11.11amended
Bike Share Toronto - Advertising Agreement and Reserve Funding
Bike Share Toronto is a bicycle-sharing system operated by the Toronto Parking Authority, providing access to 5,000 bicycles at 465 docking stations for 2.34 million trips (2019). Slightly more than 400 stations are currently placed within the City's transportation right-of-way, each containing two 15 square-foot, non-illuminated display panels, one of which is reserved for rider information. The second panel, which typically faces away from the station, is proposed by the Toronto Parking Authority for use as third-party advertising. Advertising on City streets is currently governed by the Street Furniture Agreement with Astral Media, and Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the Municipal Code. In 2013, City Council authorized that Bike Share Toronto panels could include third-party advertising subject to negotiation with Astral Media, which has now been substantially completed by the Toronto Parking Authority. City Council further authorized that no additional approvals would be needed under the bylaw. A tri-partite agreement between the City of Toronto, Toronto Parking Authority, and Astral Media would allow for the implementation of the aforementioned authorities and revenue generation from third-party advertising to financially support Toronto Bike Share.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into an advertising agreement with the Toronto Parking Authority and Astral Media Outdoor L.P. pursuant to the terms and conditions approved by the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority on December 12, 2019, Item PA11.8, and including such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (December 12, 2019) from the Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to ongoing negotiations by the Toronto Parking Authority and the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into an advertising agreement with the Toronto Parking Authority and Astral Media Outdoor L.P. pursuant to the terms and conditions approved by the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority on December 12, 2019, Item PA11.8, and including such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE11.12amended
Improving Road Safety of School-Age Children
The purpose of this report is to respond to two requests made by City Council concerning accelerating the roll-out of Vision Zero in school safety zones; including: a. investigating opportunities for allowing in-year acceleration when other projects are delayed; and b. presenting costed options for accelerating roll-out. No loss of life as a result of traffic collisions is acceptable in a Vision Zero approach, and addressing road safety is a priority for residents, elected officials and staff. A key focus of the Council adopted Vision Zero 2.0 strategy is a renewed emphasis on data-driven decision making and prioritization. This focus involves directing funding and staff resources to the locations and programs which are most likely to reduce Killed and Serious Injury collisions. Currently, the number of Killed and Serious Injury collisions in the immediate vicinity of schools is significantly less than impacts to school aged youth along arterial roadways outside of school zones. Yet, at this time 60 percent of the Vision Zero budget is spent in the immediate vicinity of schools. Schools are typically located on local roadways with lower speeds, lower traffic volumes and shorter crossings. The safety of school-aged children and of all road users is better addressed through targeted improvements to arterial roadways where traffic volumes and travel speeds are higher and where the majority of people who are involved in crashes are killed or seriously injured. In the past five years, approximately 23 percent of Killed and Serious Injury collisions among school-age children and 15 percent of overall Killed and Serious Injury collisions have occurred in the immediate vicinity of schools. At this time, 60 percent of the overall Road Safety Plan budget is dedicated to delivering safety measures in the immediate vicinity of schools. Therefore, accelerating the rate of School Safety Zone delivery is not aligned with the Council approved and data-driven Vision Zero 2.0 Strategy towards eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries rapidly among school-age children and all road users across the city. Transportation Services' approach is to continue to deliver school zone safety improvements city-wide, consistent with the existing schedule and accelerate the delivery of Vision Zero improvements along arterial roads. The report outlines limitations with acceleration of the School Safety Zone program and highlights various other programs and initiatives within the Council approved Vision Zero 2.0 Strategy that are underway such as the Speed Management Strategy, road design improvements, pedestrian head start signals, and proactively addressing high-risk mid-block crossings which more effectively improve safety outcomes for all road users, including school-age children. Acceleration and enhancement of these Road Safety Plan programs are reflected in the proposed 2020 - 2029 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report by the fourth quarter of 2020 on revising the process for determining which schools are allocated Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras including: a. consulting with the local councillor prior to the assignment of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in their ward; and b. examining the viability of prioritizing schools that are on major arterial roads for the installation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in their school safety zone.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE11.13adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek approval to authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services until December 31, 2030 to temporarily close to pedestrian and vehicular traffic highways or portions of highways for a period up to and including 365 consecutive days, but ending no later than December 31, 2030, inclusive, as required for the purpose of construction of the Line 2 Scarborough Subway Extension. This recommended delegation is similar to authority previously granted to the General Manager, Transportation Services in relation to the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Finch West Light Rail Transit and GO Expansion projects. This authority is necessary as the scope of Line 2 Scarborough Subway Extension necessitates numerous concurrent and consecutive lane closures that will extend beyond thirty days during a multi-year construction period. Delegation minimizes the chance of project delay and significantly reduces the administrative burden on City of Toronto staff, enabling them to focus on working with Metrolinx, contractors, local ward Councillors, and the community to maximize the effectiveness of traffic management and construction scheduling.
The Infrastructure and Environment recommend that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until December 31, 2030, inclusive, the authority to temporarily close to pedestrian and vehicular traffic highways or portions of highways for a period up to and including 365 consecutive days but ending no later than December 31, 2030 inclusive, with the exception of those highways listed in Section 937-4 of Chapter 937, as required for the purpose of the construction of the Line 2 Scarborough Subway Extension and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to provide that the current delegation to Community Council to temporarily close local roads, collector roads, and minor arterial roads does not include closures delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out the authority in Part 1 above. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to request Metrolinx to expand its use of a 24 hour, 7 days a week hotline to accept and track complaints and reports of issues associated with the Line 2 Scarborough Subway Extension. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with Metrolinx to provide details of long-term road occupancy permits to the public on project websites, consistent with current practices deployed within the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Finch West Light Rail Transit and GO Expansion projects. 5. City Council direct that the traffic lanes and sidewalks be reopened when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until December 31, 2030, inclusive, the authority to temporarily close to pedestrian and vehicular traffic highways or portions of highways for a period up to and including 365 consecutive days but ending no later than December 31, 2030 inclusive, with the exception of those highways listed in Section 937-4 of Chapter 937, as required for the purpose of the construction of the Line 2 Scarborough Subway Extension and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to provide that the current delegation to Community Council to temporarily close local roads, collector roads, and minor arterial roads does not include closures delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out the authority in Part 1 above. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to request Metrolinx to expand its use of a 24 hour, 7 days a week hotline to accept and track complaints and reports of issues associated with the Line 2 Scarborough Subway Extension. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with Metrolinx to provide details of long-term road occupancy permits to the public on project websites, consistent with current practices deployed within the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Finch West Light Rail Transit and GO Expansion projects. 5. City Council direct that the traffic lanes and sidewalks be reopened when the project is complete.
IE11.14adopted
Renewal of Peel Region Boundary Facility Agreement- The Queensway Bridge over the Etobicoke Creek
The purpose of this report is to seek authorization to negotiate, enter into and execute a renewed agreement between the City of Toronto and The Regional Municipality of Peel for the cost sharing and maintenance of The Queensway Bridge over the Etobicoke Creek (Attachment 1 - Location Map). The previous agreement between the two jurisdictions had been in place since January 1, 2008 and expired on December 31, 2017. This new agreement would be back-dated to January 1, 2018 to bridge the time after expiration of the previous agreement, with a term ending December 31, 2027, unless terminated earlier by either party on not less than six months' written notice. The agreement would be based on terms substantially similar to the previous agreement, with the addition of a new clause pertaining to the design and construction administrative fee charged for capital improvements on the bridge structure.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute an agreement with The Regional Municipality of Peel, generally in accordance with the terms and conditions in the report (December 20, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute an agreement with The Regional Municipality of Peel, generally in accordance with the terms and conditions in the report (December 20, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE11.15adopted
Feasibility of Implementing Local Traffic Vehicle Decals
This report is in response to a letter submitted to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, Item PW29.10, requesting the General Manager Transportation Services to consider the implementation of a local traffic vehicle identification program to alert traffic enforcement to allow local residents to access their communities, using otherwise prohibited routes. Transportations Services has consulted with Toronto Police Services and, after taking into consideration the ability to enforce such exemptions, the potential impacts on equal access to transportation infrastructure and the administration of such a program, does not recommend implementing a pilot local traffic vehicle identification program.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the report (December 20, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE11.16amended
Smart Commute Program Transition
The purpose of this report is to obtain updated City Council authority for the Director, Environment and Energy Division (EED) to continue delivering the Smart Commute Program in the absence of a Metrolinx partnership and to negotiate a new agreement with its Smart Commute Program regional municipal partners, which include the City of Hamilton, Region of Peel, Region of York Region of Durham and Halton Region (the "Regional Municipal Partners") that will enable Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) collaboration and sharing of resources needed to deliver the Smart Commute Program in Toronto. In addition, the Director, Environment and Energy is requesting authorization to negotiate and execute agreements with the City's existing service delivery organizations, which include pointA, SustainMobility and UrbanTrans who deliver the Smart Commute Program in Toronto's Transportation Management Associations (the "Service Delivery Agents"). On March 29, 2019, Metrolinx notified the City of Toronto that, subsequent to its fiscal review, Metrolinx funding and the three year agreement to provide Smart Commute Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programming in Toronto would be ending effective June 29, 2019. The on-line commuting tools and program resources will be made available to the Regional Municipal Partners by Metrolinx until they are transitioned to the City of Hamilton on or before December 31, 2019.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to continue the delivery of the Smart Commute Program, subject to available funding, to employers and the communities of Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, the necessary agreements and ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to coordinate the delivery of the Smart Commute Program with its Regional Municipal Partners. 3. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, the necessary agreements and ancillary documents with Service Delivery Agents point A, SustainMobility and UrbanTrans for the delivery of Smart Commute Program services in Transportation Management Associations, subject to available funding, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to continue using the Smart Commute brand and logo, including but not limited to Smart Commute and Smart Commute Toronto, in its communications, marketing and advertising materials to support the continued delivery of the Smart Commute Program. 5. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to: a. work with its Regional Municipal Partners to ensure continuity of the Smart Commute Program and identify a vendor that can provide a Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) wide ride matching software and other shared commuting online tools; and b. if a preferred vendor is identified by the City and its Regional Municipal Partners, to negotiate and execute any agreement and ancillary documents to procure the preferred GTHA-wide ride matching software and other shared commuting online tools in accordance with the City's Purchasing by-law, subject to available funding, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. City Council request the Director, Environment and Energy to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing the Smart Commute Program by engaging with navigation providers (Waze, Google Maps, etc.) to: a. Provide a trip carbon tracking and measuring tool; b. Provide a multi-modal trip sequencing tool (individuals may use different modes of transit in a single trip, e.g. drive to a GO or TTC station, walking part of their trip, etc.); and c. Report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Environment and Energy recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to continue the delivery of the Smart Commute Program, subject to available funding, to employers and the communities of Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, the necessary agreements and ancillary documents, all in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to coordinate the delivery of the Smart Commute Program with its Regional Municipal Partners. 3. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, the necessary agreements and ancillary documents with Service Delivery Agents point A, SustainMobility and UrbanTrans for the delivery of Smart Commute Program services in Transportation Management Associations, subject to available funding, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to continue using the Smart Commute brand and logo, including but not limited to Smart Commute and Smart Commute Toronto, in its communications, marketing and advertising materials to support the continued delivery of the Smart Commute Program. 5. City Council authorize the Director, Environment and Energy to: a. work with its Regional Municipal Partners to ensure continuity of the Smart Commute Program and identify a vendor that can provide a Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) wide ride matching software and other shared commuting online tools; and b. if a preferred vendor is identified by the City and its Regional Municipal Partners, to negotiate and execute any agreement and ancillary documents to procure the preferred GTHA-wide ride matching software and other shared commuting online tools in accordance with the City's Purchasing by-law, subject to available funding, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE11.17amended
This report presents the City of Toronto's Electric Vehicle Strategy ("EV Strategy") and seeks City Council's approval of the Strategy. The development and implementation of this EV Strategy is a critical component of transitioning Toronto to a low-carbon city as articulated in the City's Climate Action Strategy, TransformTO, in particular the goal that 100 percent of transportation use zero carbon energy by 2050. While support for public transit and active transportation will be critical to achieving this goal, increasing the adoption of electric vehicles ("EV"s), fuelled by Ontario's current low-carbon electricity grid, must also be realized. Based on objectives presented in this EV Strategy, by 2030, Toronto should be prepared to accommodate more than 220,000 plug-in electric vehicles (approximately 20 percent of personal vehicles) and by 2050, 100 percent of personal vehicles should be zero carbon which can currently only be achieved by electric vehicles. This scale up will require a coordinated effort to address the current barriers and enable necessary charging and electrical capacity infrastructure and upgrades to avoid disruptions in service. Electric vehicles have advanced significantly this past decade, owing in part to maturing technology, increased model availability (new and used EVs), decreasing battery costs, and significant greenhouse gas reduction, air quality and urban noise reduction benefits. This EV Strategy recommends actions that need to be taken if electric vehicles are to significantly penetrate the passenger vehicle market. The EV Strategy was co-created under the leadership of the Environment and Energy Division with the cross-divisional Electric Vehicle Working Group ("EVWG") which includes over 20 divisions, agencies and corporations, in consultation with external stakeholders from academic, non-profit, automotive, utility and technology organizations, oil and gas industry, property developers, community groups and the general public.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Electric Vehicle Strategy presented in Attachment 1: City of Toronto Electric Vehicle Strategy to the report (December 11, 2019) from Director, Environment and Energy, and direct City Divisions identified as action leads to report back with: - the outcome of activity exploration to be presented through the first Electric Vehicle Strategy status update report in 2021; and, - business cases where relevant for activity implementation to be presented through the 2021 Budget process. 2. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to work with members of the already established Electric Vehicle Working Group ("EVWG") and other relevant City divisions, and request City agencies and corporations to oversee the effective engagement, implementation, and evaluation of the Electric Vehicle Strategy. 3. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy in consultation with Transportation Services, Fleet Services and all other relevant City divisions to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with a status update on the progress of the immediate actions identified in the Electric Vehicle Strategy starting in the second quarter of 2021 and with a comprehensive Electric Vehicle Strategy review every four years aligning with TransformTO's annual status reporting and the implementation planning cycles with the first review presented in 2023. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Director, Environment and Energy and all other relevant city divisions, to complete the Downtown On-Street Charging Pilot and the Residential On-street Charging Station Pilots in 2020. 5. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Electric Vehicle Working Group, to report back as part of the 2021 status update on targets and timelines for expanded deployment of on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Environment and Energy recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Electric Vehicle Strategy presented in Attachment 1: City of Toronto Electric Vehicle Strategy to this report, and direct City Divisions identified as action leads to report back with: - the outcome of activity exploration to be presented through the first EV Strategy status update report in 2021; and, - business cases where relevant for activity implementation to be presented through the 2021 Budget process. 2. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to work with members of the already established Electric Vehicle Working Group ("EVWG") and other relevant City divisions, and request City agencies and corporations to oversee the effective engagement, implementation, and evaluation of the Electric Vehicle Strategy. 3. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy in consultation with Transportation Services, Fleet Services and all other relevant City divisions to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with a status update on the progress of the immediate actions identified in the Electric Vehicle Strategy starting in the second quarter of 2021 and with a comprehensive Electric Vehicle Strategy review every four years aligning with TransformTO's annual status reporting and the implementation planning cycles with the first review presented in 2023.
IE11.18received
Innovative Approach to Addressing Potholes
Presentation from Valley Park Middle School Lego Robotics Team on an innovative approach to addressing pothole problems on City of Toronto roads.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the item for information.
IE11.19adopted
Exploring New Ideas to Prevent Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities
Since 2014 the City Of Toronto has experienced an increase of pedestrian injuries and fatalities. According to available data from the Toronto Policy Database, the majority of these collisions have taken place at intersections and pedestrian crossings. As the Vision Zero action plan moves forward, Toronto should consider exploring as many safety measures as possible to strengthen the comprehensive 5 year plan. Feedback and fresh ideas from the community can be used to guide responsible change in our neighbourhoods as we strive to make our City safer. A group of students from Bayview Glen School Independent School recently approached my office to share their innovative ideas on how to further combat pedestrian injuries and fatalities in Toronto. Their Pedestrian Avoidance Warning System (P.A.W.S.) aims to make intersections and pedestrian crossings safer by alerting drivers of nearby pedestrians. The team recently won first place at the First Lego League Regional Robotics Competition and are headed to the first Lego League Ontario East Provincial Championships. The preparatory students have collected feedback from a range of experts including but not limited to; developers, traffic safety advocates, urban planners, university professors and transportation engineers.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report by the fourth quarter of 2020, on the feasibility of creating a pilot program to test the Pedestrian Avoidance Warning System (P.A.W.S.) at a number of selected major intersection(s) throughout the city.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report by the fourth quarter of 2020, on the feasibility of creating a pilot program to test the Pedestrian Avoidance Warning System (P.A.W.S.) at a number of selected major intersection(s) throughout the city.
IE11.20adopted
Establishing a Park at Dufferin Transfer Station
The Duke Heights BIA (DHBIA) in Ward 6 is home to over 2500 businesses, employs over 31,000 people and hosts one of the largest concentration of manufacturing enterprises in Toronto. Throughout the years the DHBIA has moved away from the old perceptions of the area and created a new and vibrant community that's connected and committed to growth. In August 2017 the DHBIA released a report highlighting parkland deficiencies within their boundaries. The report focuses on several pockets of land within employment areas that could be transformed into public parkland space. The BIA has then focused their initial efforts on transforming a piece of City owned land at the Dufferin Transfer Station, which they have labelled as "Parkland Location #8" (see Attachment #1). Located in a central part of the southwest BIA quadrant, this piece of City owned land holds significant frontage along both Vanley Crescent and Chesswood Drive, one of the BIA's main thoroughfares. Creating a park from the current mature green space and installing park amenities would create a valuable social node. With several sizeable trees already present, and because the Dufferin Transfer Station is already set back a great distance from the road, creating a comfortable parkette space could be a feasible endeavour. The parkland would also serve as the gateway to an envisioned multipurpose trail, part of the City Cycling plan, which will link Dufferin St. and Chesswood Dr., throughout the Dufferin Station Woodlot. A recent potential development application at 35 Chesswood Ave. proposes to construct a new office building within the Dufferin Transfer Station lands. This future development will eventually alter the landscape at the station while creating a viable opportunity to redesign Parkland Location #8 into public parkland space.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to explore the feasibility of transforming "Parkland Location number 8" identified in Attachment 1 to the letter (January 6, 2020) from Councillor James Pasternak into public parkland and/or green space, and report back by the end of the third quarter of 2020 with the findings.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee that: 1. City Council direct the General Managers of Solid Waste Management Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to explore the feasibility of transforming "Parkland Location number 8" into public parkland and/or green space, and report back by the end of the third quarter of 2020 with the findings.