Infrastructure and Environment Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 16 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.
IE12.1adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 9117-19-7165, for detailed design services during construction and post construction for the Midtown Toronto Relief Storm Sewer Project and request the authority to enter into an agreement with Hatch Ltd., (Hatch) in the amount of $28,653,248 net of all taxes, $32,378,170 including HST and all applicable charges ($29,157,545 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 of Engineering and Construction Services to negotiate and enter into agreements with Hatch, being the highest overall scoring proponent meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 9117-19-7165, to provide detailed design, services during construction and post construction for the Midtown Toronto Relief Storm Sewer Project under Phase 4 of the Basement Flooding Protection Program (BFPP), in the amount of $28,653,248 net of HST and all applicable charges ($29,157,545 net of HST recoveries), including disbursements, provisional allowances and contingencies, as follows: a. One (1) engineering agreement and one (1) purchase order for the detailed design and services during construction, in an amount not to exceed $28,214,181 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowances and contingency amounts; and b. One (1) engineering agreement and one (1) purchase order for the post construction engineering services, in an amount not to exceed $439,067 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowances and contingency amounts 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 of 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 Hatch, being the highest overall scoring proponent meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 9117-19-7165, to provide detailed design, services during construction and post construction for the Midtown Toronto Relief Storm Sewer Project under Phase 4 of the Basement Flooding Protection Program (BFPP), in the amount of $28,653,248 net of HST and all applicable charges ($29,157,545 net of HST recoveries), including disbursements, provisional allowances and contingencies, as follows: a. One (1) engineering agreement and one (1) purchase order for the detailed design and services during construction, in an amount not to exceed $28,214,181 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowances and contingency amounts; and b. One (1) engineering agreement and one (1) purchase order for the post construction engineering services, in an amount not to exceed $439,067 net of HST, including labour, disbursements, provisional allowances and contingency amounts 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 of Engineering and Construction Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE12.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to: (1) advise of the results of Tender Ariba Doc #2155284733, Contract No. 20ECS-TI-13LR, for local road resurfacing in Wards 4 through 6, 8, 9, and 12, and request authority to award the contract to D. Crupi & Sons Limited, in the amount of $28,136,230 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($28,631,430 net of HST recoveries); and, (2) advise of the results of Tender Ariba Doc #2155392775, Contract No. 20ECS-TI-14LR, for local road resurfacing in Wards 10, 11, 13 through 16, and 19 through 22, and request authority to award the contract to Sanscon Construction Ltd., in the amount of $32,902,199 net of applicable taxes and charges ($33,481,279 net of HST recoveries).
The Infrastructure and Environmental 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. 20ECS-TI-13LR, Tender Ariba Doc #2155284733, for local road resurfacing in Wards 4 through 6, 8, 9, and 12, in the amount of $28,136,230 net of all taxes ($28,631,430 net of HST recoveries) to D. Crupi & Sons Limited, having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements. 2. In accordance with Section 195-8.4A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), granted authority to award Contract No. 20ECS-TI-14LR, Tender Ariba Doc #2155392775, for local road resurfacing in Wards 10, 11, 13 through 16, and 19 through 22, in the amount of $32,902,199 net of all taxes ($33,481,279 net of HST recoveries) to Sanscon Construction Ltd., 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 Environmental Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), grant authority to award Contract No. 20ECS-TI-13LR, Tender Ariba Doc #2155284733, for local road resurfacing in Wards 4 through 6, 8, 9, and 12, in the amount of $28,136,230 net of all taxes ($28,631,430 net of HST recoveries) to D. Crupi & Sons Limited, having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements. 2. The Infrastructure and Environmental Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), grant authority to award Contract No. 20ECS-TI-14LR, Tender Ariba Doc #2155392775, for local road resurfacing in Wards 10, 11, 13 through 16, and 19 through 22, in the amount of $32,902,199 net of all taxes ($33,481,279 net of HST recoveries) to Sanscon Construction Ltd., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements.
IE12.3adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend the value and extend the term of the Purchase Order 6041832 with GHD Limited (GHD), formerly Conestoga-Rovers and Associates Ltd. for engineering services related to the contract administration for the design, build and commissioning of the City's Dufferin Organics Processing Facility Expansion. GHD was originally awarded a contract in 2013 to provide contract administration and technical support for the expansion of the Organics Processing Facility at the Dufferin Solid Waste Management Facility. There have been delays in the completion of the expansion project by W.S. Nicholls, the vendor responsible for the design, build and commission of the facility and as a result of the Contractor's delay, an amendment is required to the Purchase Order to increase the agreement value and to further extend the term to 2022. It is recommended that the contract be increased by $490,772.63 exclusive of taxes and charges, from $1,809,984.99 to $2,300,757.62. The completion date is being extended from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022 to coincide with the projected completion of the post construction warranty period.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), granted authority to amend and extend Purchase Order No. 6041832 with GHD Ltd. (GHD) formerly Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd., as a result of Request for Proposal No. 9117-13-3073 by an additional amount of $490,772.63, excluding taxes and charges ($499,410.23 net of HST recoveries), revising the current total value of $1,809,984.99, excluding taxes and charges to $2,300,757.62, excluding taxes and charges ($2,341,250.95 including HST recoveries) and authorize an extension of the agreement with GHD Ltd. from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), grant authority to amend and extend Purchase Order No. 6041832 with GHD Ltd. (GHD) formerly Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd., as a result of Request for Proposal No. 9117-13-3073 by an additional amount of $490,772.63, excluding taxes and charges ($499,410.23 net of HST recoveries), revising the current total value of $1,809,984.99, excluding taxes and charges to $2,300,757.62, excluding taxes and charges ($2,341,250.95 including HST recoveries) and authorize an extension of the agreement with GHD Ltd. from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022.
IE12.4adopted
Mixed Waste Processing Study Update
Toronto's Long Term Waste Management Strategy (the Strategy) was adopted by City Council in July of 2016. The Strategy recommendations incorporate strategic system planning to minimize the need for new capital investment. Amongst several other actions to recover resources from the waste stream, the Strategy recommends studying and pilot testing mixed waste processing with organics recovery with a focus on the multi-residential garbage stream (due to lower waste diversion rates from this sector). The purpose of the study and pilot testing as originally outlined in the Strategy was to help inform the development of a business case on whether or not to pursue capital investments in mixed waste processing with organics recovery. This report provides an update on the mixed waste processing with organics recovery study (the Study) work completed to date, preliminary findings and outlines policy and market conditions that have changed since the approval of the Strategy. This report also recommends not advancing a standalone mixed waste processing with organics recovery facility but to broaden the Study approach to include the consideration of thermal processing for materials that cannot be diverted for recycling or organics processing and its impact on long term residual disposal planning.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to consider future work on the development of a mixed waste processing facility, only in conjunction with a thermal treatment process, where the overarching goals are maximizing resource recovery through reduce, reuse, recycle, energy recovery then residual disposal, minimizing the dependence on long term landfill use all while ensuring the financial sustainability of the Solid Waste Management Services program. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee no later than the end of 2023 with a business case, including a triple bottom line analysis (environment, social and financial) and a utility rate impact assessment on the thermal processing of waste with and without mixed waste processing compared to traditional landfilling. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to pursue potentially applicable federal government, provincial government, and non-profit organization funding opportunities to assist in implementing Recommendations 1 and 2 above and to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements to receive any available funding in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to consider future work on the development of a mixed waste processing facility, only in conjunction with a thermal treatment process, where the overarching goals are maximizing resource recovery through reduce, reuse, recycle, energy recovery then residual disposal, minimizing the dependence on long term landfill use all while ensuring the financial sustainability of the Solid Waste Management Services program. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee no later than the end of 2023 with a business case, including a triple bottom line analysis (environment, social and financial) and a utility rate impact assessment on the thermal processing of waste with and without mixed waste processing compared to traditional landfilling. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to pursue potentially applicable federal government, provincial government, and non-profit organization funding opportunities to assist in implementing Recommendations 1 and 2 and to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements to receive any available funding in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE12.5amended
Textile Waste Diversion and Reduction Initiatives
The City's Long Term Waste Management Strategy, adopted by City Council in July 2016, recommends the development and implementation of a Textile Collection and Reuse Strategy (Textile Strategy) to divert more textile material from landfill. This report provides an update on the City's current Textile Strategy including planning and implementation activities undertaken to date and maintenance and monitoring activities that will be used to measure outcomes of the implemented Textile Strategy. The report also includes an overview of the City's 2019 Clothing Drop Boxes bylaw review, including key bylaw amendments and implementation actions. Finally, the report summarizes next steps that Solid Waste Management Services and Municipal Licensing & Standards will work jointly on in order to further promote the reduction of textile waste both through the Textile Strategy and Clothing Drop Boxes bylaw. This report was prepared in consultation with Municipal Licensing & Standards and Environment & Energy.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council acknowledge and affirm that the global apparel industry is resource intensive and a source of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution, and that raising awareness amongst Torontonians to encourage more mindful and responsible textile consumption, purchasing and reuse/repair opportunities will help contribute towards local and community actions to reduce waste. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to develop educational material that clothing and textile retailers in Toronto can post promoting the opportunities to reduce potential textile waste through reduction, reuse, repair and donation options. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to make a written request to the Province to consider requiring all businesses and online retailers to post reuse, recycling and disposal options at the point of purchase to ensure harmonized and consistent messaging for the management of textiles in Ontario. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report back in the second quarter of 2021 on the feasibility of introducing a new City-branded Clothing Drop Box Program on City-owned property, including, but not limited to, the following considerations: a. Findings from jurisdictional scans and consultations with charitable textile collectors. b. Developing criteria for fair and transparent selection of clothing drop box operators (including consideration of a requirement that limits them to registered Canadian charitable or not-for-profit organizations); c. Determining requirements to phase out or transition from existing permitted clothing drop boxes to a City-branded program; d. Determining requirements for City-branded clothing drop boxes (e.g. design/branding, safety, location); e. Exploring the possibility of extending the program onto private property; f. Introducing reporting, management and servicing requirements for Clothing Drop Box operators to determine and support environmental, financial and social outcomes (e.g. amount/weight, use and destination of items collected, climate, environmental and social impacts); g. Conducting a triple bottom line and cost / benefit analysis and budget impacts to operate the program resulting from implementation of the above considerations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE12.6adopted
Implementation of Aerial Spray Program for Control of European Gypsy Moth Outbreak in Ward 2
In an effort to protect the City's tree canopy against invasive pests, it is necessary for the City to implement a European Gypsy Moth control program in Spring of 2020, which would include an aerial spray in a portion of the Princess-Rosethorn neighbourhood, located in Ward 2 (Etobicoke Centre). The area to be treated is referred to in this report as the Princess Margaret Spray Block. The report requests that City Council grant authority to Urban Forestry to implement an aerial spray program in the affected area as well as authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a bill to allow Urban Forestry to execute an aerial spray program in the affected area of Ward 2. European Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) (EGM) is an invasive alien pest that was first found in Ontario in 1969. This pest cannot be eradicated. 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 EGM population fluctuates in relation to environmental and biological controls. In 2007, 2008, 2013, 2017 and 2019 Toronto implemented aerial spray control programs when EGM populations attained outbreak levels. Those measures were successful in reducing the population to acceptable levels. Survey data collected in the fall of 2019 indicate that the EGM population is at a high level in the area defined as the Princess Margaret Spray Block and requires intervention in order to mitigate the impact to forest health and to alleviate the nuisance caused by this pest. This report presents the results of the survey along with recommended control measures, which include an aerial application of Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk) to manage the infestation. At present, aerial spraying is proposed to treat a total of twenty-six (26) hectares of land in Ward 2. Ground-based spraying, systemic tree injection and mechanical egg mass removal is also proposed for various locations within multiple other wards to treat approximately 900 additional individual trees. This control strategy is expected to reduce the EGM populations as well as mitigate potentially severe canopy defoliation from occurring in the targeted areas. The control strategy would result in the significant decline in the health of the trees and/or the prevention of tree loss in the area to be treated.
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 Ward 2. 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 spraying of the biological control agent Btk. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a bill to implement a control strategy for European Gypsy Moth (EGM) infestation through aerial spraying of the biological control agent, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk) in Ward 2.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation 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 Ward 2. 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 spraying of the biological control agent Btk. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a bill to implement a control strategy for European Gypsy Moth (EGM) infestation through aerial spraying of the biological control agent, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk) in Ward 2.
IE12.7amended
Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot - Review
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot, recommend a way forward and propose changes to improve policies and regulations in the City as they relate to various car-share operating models. The City of Toronto Official Plan and various policies and programs have long supported the operation of car-sharing services as a sustainable transportation option. Car-sharing programs offer a number of potential benefits to individuals, businesses, the environment, communities, and transportation network, including: • reduced vehicle ownership rates; • reduced household transportation costs; • reduced vehicle kilometres travelled (VKT); • reduced greenhouse gases and emissions; and • an increase in walking, cycling, and transit use Transportation Services currently administers an on-street Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas (CVPA) program, a program for designating on-street spaces specifically for vehicles displaying a car-share vehicle permit. Currently, there are a total of 41 CVPAs, which include approximately 84 on-street parking spaces designated for exclusive use by car-share vehicles. In Toronto car-sharing facilities are also provided on private property. Car-sharing is a growing new-mobility industry which is evolving as a result of the growth in the sharing economy enabled by mobile technology. Recognizing the benefits of car-sharing and that an alternative operating model for car-share vehicles in the form of free-floating has worked successfully in other jurisdictions, the City decided to undertake a pilot to explore its merits. The Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot and Interim Policy enables free-floating car-share vehicles to park in residential permit-parking areas of the city. An eighteen-month pilot began on November 1, 2018 and will end April 30, 2020. Communauto FLEX has been the only car-share company to participate in the pilot. After an analysis of the car-share vehicles' utilization data provided by Communauto FLEX, an assessment of the complaints received from residents during the pilot and confirmation of compliance with the rules set out in the Interim Free-Floating Policy, Transportation Services has concluded that the pilot has proven to be successful. Based on these findings, Transportation Services is recommending that the Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot become a permanent program at the end of the pilot period, starting May 1, 2020. The following changes will need to be implemented to make it a permanent program: new Free-Floating Car-Share permit and re-issuance fees to be created; new offence created for exceeding the 48-hour parking limit, parking in waitlisted areas/streets, and failing to properly display free-floating car-share parking permit; new administrative penalties associated with the new offences; enhancements to the On-Street Permit Parking Application (OSPPA) to automate the process to issue free-floating car-share permits; and integration of the updated OSPPA with the Toronto Police - Parking Enforcement's Electronic Parking System (EPS) to facilitate enforcement of the offences. In addition to the free-floating program, staff also examined opportunities to improve the existing on-street Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas (CVPA) program and options to improve off-street car-share availability, including: More expeditious approvals for CVPA. A future study with City Planning to assess the current state of car-share services in private developments and undertake a review of when and how to best secure car-share spaces through the Development Review Process. A commitment from the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to work with car-share companies to allocate designated areas in certain TPA lots for car-share vehicles to ensure more convenience for customers.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize that the Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot be made a permanent program starting May 1, 2020. 2. City Council move the Free-Floating Car-Share requirements from City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, effective May 1, 2020. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to create a fee for the Free Floating Car-Share permit of $1,565.90 per year, per car-share vehicle, effective May 1, 2020, adjusted yearly for inflation. 4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to create a re-issuance fee of $34.13 per permit, effective May 1, 2020, adjusted yearly for inflation. 5. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to establish a new offence for parking any vehicle with a free-floating car-share permit for more than 72 hours in a permit parking area/street and establish an associated penalty amount of $30.00, with an implementation date of May 1, 2020. 6. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to insert a definition for "free-floating car-share waitlisted area" and for "free-floating car-share waitlisted street", to establish a new offence for parking any vehicle with a free-floating car-share permit in a permit parking waitlisted area/street, and establish an associated penalty amount of $30.00, with an implementation date of May 1, 2020. 7. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to establish an offence for failing to clearly display the free-floating car-share parking permit in the lower inside of the windshield on the driver's side of the car-share vehicle, and establish an associated penalty amount of $30.00, with an implementation date of May 1, 2020. 8. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, including the associated Schedules, to change the prohibition from parking or standing of an unauthorized vehicle in a designated car-share vehicle parking area (CVPA)(§950-400H) to prohibit the standing of an unauthorized vehicle in a CVPA. 9. City Council amend Attachment 1 by replacing all references to "48 hours" or slight variations thereof, "48 consecutive hours", or "two (2) consecutive days" with "72 hours" or slight variations thereof or "72 consecutive hours" as the context requires. 10. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, and City of Toronto Municipal Code 950, Traffic and Parking, generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and as amended by Recommendation 9 above. 11. City Council direct that as a condition of permit no more than two car-share vehicles from the same company be allowed to park on a street block. 12. City Council define "Clustering" as more than two car-share vehicles from the same car-share organization/company being parked on the same City street block for any length of time. 13. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee if more than 2 car-share organizations/companies apply for free-floating car-share permits. 14. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision in items 1 to 13 above, inclusive, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to the reasonable operation of the Free-Floating Car-Share Program. 15. City Council request Toronto Parking Authority to explore business arrangements with car share companies that would allow car share companies to utilize municipal parking facilities through the use of permits or other means and that Transportation Services work with Toronto Parking Authority and car share providers to expand the availability of car share parking within residential zones, by the end of 2020. 16. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services to further assess how parking for car-share services should be accommodated as part of a broader strategic review of current parking policies and consideration be given to requiring car-share spaces in new developments to have mandatory public access included in the zoning by-law. 17. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report on the implementation of zoning by-law conditions as they related to providing carshare spaces in new development. 18. City Council forward a copy of the report (February 26, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services to the Toronto Police Services Board to engage the Toronto Police Service to work with Transportation Services in order to implement the new free-floating car-share offences and related system changes into the Parking Enforcement's Electronic Parking System.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize that the Free-Floating Car-Share Pilot be made a permanent program starting May 1, 2020. 2. City Council move the Free-Floating Car-Share requirements from City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, effective May 1, 2020. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to create a fee for the Free Floating Car-Share permit of $1,565.90 per year, per car-share vehicle, effective May 1, 2020, adjusted yearly for inflation. 4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to create a re-issuance fee of $34.13 per permit, effective May 1, 2020, adjusted yearly for inflation. 5. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to establish a new offence for parking any vehicle with a free-floating car-share permit for more than 48 hours in a permit parking area/street and establish an associated penalty amount of $30.00, with an implementation date of May 1, 2020. 6. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to insert a definition for "free-floating car-share waitlisted area" and for "free-floating car-share waitlisted street", to establish a new offence for parking any vehicle with a free-floating car-share permit in a permit parking waitlisted area/street, and establish an associated penalty amount of $30.00, with an implementation date of May 1, 2020. 7. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to establish an offence for failing to clearly display the free-floating car-share parking permit in the lower inside of the windshield on the driver's side of the car-share vehicle, and establish an associated penalty amount of $30.00, with an implementation date of May 1, 2020. 8. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, including the associated Schedules, to change the prohibition from parking or standing of an unauthorized vehicle in a designated car-share vehicle parking area (CVPA)(§950-400H) to prohibit the standing of an unauthorized vehicle in a CVPA. 9. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, and City of Toronto Municipal Code 950, Traffic and Parking, generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 10. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision in items 1 to 9, inclusive, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to the reasonable operation of the Free-Floating Car-Share Program. 11. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority to explore the possibility of entering into business arrangements with car-share companies for utilization of parking facilities. 12. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services to further assess how parking for car-share services should be accommodated as part of a broader strategic review of current parking policies. 13. City Council forward a copy of this report to the Toronto Police Services Board to engage the Toronto Police Service to work with Transportation Services in order to implement the new free-floating car-share offences and related system changes into the Parking Enforcement's Electronic Parking System.
IE12.8amended
Cycling Network Plan: 2020 Cycling Infrastructure Installation - First Quarter Update
The Cycling Network Plan and the associated Near Term Implementation Plan (2019-2021), adopted by Council in July 2019 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. This report is a first quarter update on the initial group of cycling infrastructure projects that are proposed to be installed in 2020 for which design and consultation have been completed. Additional cycling infrastructure projects proposed for installation in 2020 will be included in upcoming reports. This report seeks Council authority to install 4.05 lane kilometres (km) of new cycling infrastructure on the following streets proposed in the Cycling Network near Term Implementation Plan (2019-2021): - Borden Street (contra-flow bike lane, Ward 11) - Brunswick Avenue (contra-flow bike lane, Ward 11) - Dewson Street (contra-flow bike lane, Ward 11) - Douro Street (bicycle lanes/cycle tracks, Ward 10) - Murray Ross Parkway (cycle track, Ward 7) - Roxton Street (contra-flow bike lane, Ward 11) - Sumach Street (contra-flow bike lane, Ward 13) - Ulster Street (contra-flow bike lane, Ward 11) - Wellington Street (bicycle lanes/cycle tracks, Ward 10) This report also seeks Council authority to make improvements to 5.35 lane km of existing cycling infrastructure on the following streets: - Blue Jays Way (passenger loading zone along bicycle lane: Ward 10) - College Street at Borden Street: (intersection improvement: Ward 11) - Lower River Street (bicycle lane to cycle track: Ward 13) - Shuter Street (bicycle lane to cycle track: Ward 13) - Shaw Street (street mazing and traffic diversion: Ward 11) A map of the projects proposed in this report is included as Attachment 1. The changes proposed would improve safety and mobility options by providing improved cycling connections to transit, parks, local schools, event venues, businesses and residences. Pedestrian improvements have also been included in the projects, wherever feasible, including curb extensions, shortened crossing distances, new sidewalk installations and travel lane adjustments. While there are varying impacts to traffic operations for motor vehicles, these impacts have been reviewed, analyzed and have been determined by Transportation Services to have acceptable impacts in order to improve safety and comfort of all road users. Minimal impacts to TTC or emergency services is anticipated. All of the new and upgraded bikeways included in this report are proposed to be installed in 2020.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of bicycle lanes on the following sections of roadway, as described in Attachment 2 - Designated Bicycle Lanes, to the report (February 26, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services: a. Douro Street (from Shaw Street to King Street West); b. Roxton Road (from Dewson Street north to Harbord Street); and c. Wellington Street (from Niagara Avenue to Strachan Avenue). 2. City Council authorize the installation of Cycle Tracks on the following sections of roadway, as described in Attachment 3 - Designated Cycle Tracks, to the report (February 26, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services: a. College Street (from Bellevue Avenue to Borden Street); b. Douro Street (from Strachan Avenue to Shaw Street); c. Lower River Street (from Trolley Crescent South to River Street); d. Murray Ross Parkway (from Keele Street to Columbia Gate); and e. Shuter Street (from River Street to Bond Street ). 3. City Council authorize the installation or adjustments of bicycle lanes on the following sections of roadway, as described in Attachment 4 - Contra-flow Bicycle Lanes, to the report (February 26, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services: a. Borden Street (from just north of College Street to Ulster Street); b. Brunswick Avenue (from just north of College Street to Lowther Street); c. Dewson Street (from Roxton Road to Shaw Street); d. Ulster Street (from Borden Street to Brunswick Avenue); e. Roxton Road (from Dewson Street south to Dewson Street north); f. Shaw Street (from Harbord Street to Dupont Street); and g. Sumach Street (from Queen Street to Shuter Street). 4. City Council authorize the amendments to traffic and parking regulations associated with Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 above, as described in Attachment 5 - Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations, to the report (February 26, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider prioritizing street sweeping for local roads with contra-flow bicycle lanes as part of the review of street sweeping level of service currently being conducted by Transportation Services, to ensure that street sweeping for local roads with contra-flow bicycle lanes will be provided at an appropriate frequency of sweeping on both sides of the street. 6. City Council direct the appropriate city staff to monitor complaints regarding parking enforcement, accessible pick-up/drop-off, or safety relating to the contra-flow bicycle lanes along Borden Street, Ulster Street, Shaw Street, Roxton Avenue and Brunswick Avenue and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to address concerns, if warranted. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to explore the installation of sidewalk bollards on the south side of Ulster Street adjacent the park, while maintaining appropriate sidewalk width to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements in an effort to avoid cars from mounting curbs. 8. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to identify an appropriate area for deliveries and passenger pick-ups and drop-offs along Sumach Street between Shuter Street and Queen Street East or within the immediately adjacent streets and report any recommendations to the Toronto and East York Community Council. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to explore the feasibility of implementing new technology including heated pavement to promote year-round cycling. 10. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider improved designs and additions to the public realm for the pre-cast concrete islands along Shuter Street including the installation of planters and soft landscaping.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of bicycle lanes on the following sections of roadway, as described in Attachment 2 - Designated Bicycle Lanes: a. Douro Street (from Shaw Street to King Street West); b. Roxton Road (from Dewson Street north to Harbord Street); and c. Wellington Street (from Niagara Avenue to Strachan Avenue). 2. City Council authorize the installation of Cycle Tracks on the following sections of roadway, as described in Attachment 3 - Designated Cycle Tracks: a. College Street (from Bellevue Avenue to Borden Street); b. Douro Street (from Strachan Avenue to Shaw Street); c. Lower River Street (from Trolley Crescent South to River Street); d. Murray Ross Parkway (from Keele Street to Columbia Gate); and e. Shuter Street (from River Street to Bond Street ). 3. City Council authorize the installation or adjustments of bicycle lanes on the following sections of roadway, as described in Attachment 4 - Contra-flow Bicycle Lanes: a. Borden Street (from just north of College Street to Ulster Street); b. Brunswick Avenue (from just north of College Street to Lowther Street); c. Dewson Street (from Roxton Road to Shaw Street); d. Ulster Street (from Borden Street to Brunswick Avenue); e. Roxton Road (from Dewson Street south to Dewson Street north); f. Shaw Street (from Harbord Street to Dupont Street); and g. Sumach Street (from Queen Street to Shuter Street). 4. City Council authorize the amendments to traffic and parking regulations associated with Recommendations 1, 2 and 3, as described in Attachment 5 - Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations.
IE12.9adopted
In 2009, City Council adopted the Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements - Class Environmental Assessment (EA) which included changes that would transform the configuration of Roncesvalles Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West. Following that approval, the reconstruction of Roncesvalles Avenue was undertaken in two major phases between 2009 and 2011, but stopped just north of the intersection of Queen Street West. The completion of the changes approved in the Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements EA to extend to Queen Street West, (i.e. two additional raised streetcar platforms/bicycle facilities on Roncesvalles Avenue) was deferred until that intersection would be programmed for reconstruction. As part of the overall state-of-good-repair program, The Queensway, Queen Street West, King Street West, and Roncesvalles Avenue intersection has been programmed for reconstruction in 2021, including the work to replace Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) streetcar track, overhead wire infrastructure, watermain, and sewer infrastructure in this area. Several improvements are proposed to be bundled with this state-of-good-repair project as part of a complete streets approach to ensure that better safety outcomes can be achieved at the best value. Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to reconfigure the intersection, including the approaches to the intersection, to improve: surface transit priority for 501 Queen, 504 King and 508 Lake Shore TTC streetcar routes, safety and comfort for people who walk and bike, and local traffic circulation.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the proposed infrastructure improvements to The Queensway, Queen Street West, King Street West and Roncesvalles Avenue intersection and its vicinity, as shown in the Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (February 26, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. City Council adopt regulatory amendments listed in Attachment 6 and 7 to the report (February 26, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the proposed infrastructure improvements to The Queensway, Queen Street West, King Street West and Roncesvalles Avenue intersection and its vicinity, as shown in the Attachments 1 - 5, attached to the report from the General Manager, Transportation Services, dated February 26, 2020. 2. City Council adopt regulatory amendments listed in Attachment 6 - 7, attached to the report from the General Manager, Transportation Services, dated February 26, 2020.
IE12.10adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Request for Proposal Doc2184528757 for the provision of Red Light Camera Services for the City of Toronto, and request authority to award and negotiate an agreement with Traffipax LLC being the highest scoring proponent with the lowest cost for a fixed period of five years in the amount of $12,441,318.27 net of all taxes and charges ($12,660,285.47 net of HST recoveries) with the option to renew the contract for one additional term of two (2) years in the amount of $3,583,410.51 net of all taxes and charges ($3,646,478.53 net of HST recoveries). In addition, provision for the maintenance of Red Light Camera image processing services for twenty-five (25) months following the end of the contract term in the amount of $215,963.25 net of all taxes and charges ($219,764.20 net of HST recoveries). This report also seeks authority to negotiate and execute an amending agreement with existing Partnering Municipalities listed in Attachment 1, and authority to further amend such agreement each time a new Municipality is added to the agreement for the duration of the contract for the provision of Red Light Camera services between the City of Toronto and Traffipax LLC.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Traffipax LLC being the highest overall scoring proponent meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal Doc2184528757, for: a. the provision of Red Light Camera services for five (5) years in the amount of $12,441,318.27 net of all taxes and charges ($12,660,285.47 net of HST recoveries) with an option to renew and subject to budget approval, for one additional term of two (2) years in the amount of $3,583,410.51 net of all taxes and charges ($3,646,478.53 net of HST recoveries) at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and b. the provision of the maintenance of Red Light Camera image processing services for twenty-five (25) months following the end of the initial five-year term or, if renewed, following the end of the option period, in the amount of $215,963.25 net of all taxes and charges ($219,764.20 net of HST recoveries) for a total potential cost of $16,240,692.03 net of all taxes and charges ($16,526,528.21 net of HST recoveries) in accordance with terms and conditions as set out in the RFP and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to be able to negotiate and execute any amending agreement with the existing Partnering Municipalities agreement listed in Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Purchasing Officer , and authority to further amend such agreement each time a new Municipality is added to such agreement for the duration of the contract for the provision of Red Light Camera services between the City of Toronto and Traffipax LLC, all on 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 and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Traffipax LLC being the highest overall scoring proponent meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal Doc2184528757, for: a. the provision of Red Light Camera services for five (5) years in the amount of $12,441,318.27 net of all taxes and charges ($12,660,285.47 net of HST recoveries) with an option to renew and subject to budget approval, for one additional term of two (2) years in the amount of $3,583,410.51 net of all taxes and charges ($3,646,478.53 net of HST recoveries) at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and b. the provision of the maintenance of Red Light Camera image processing services for twenty-five (25) months following the end of the initial five-year term or, if renewed, following the end of the option period, in the amount of $215,963.25 net of all taxes and charges ($219,764.20 net of HST recoveries) for a total potential cost of $16,240,692.03 net of all taxes and charges ($16,526,528.21 net of HST recoveries) in accordance with terms and conditions as set out in the RFP and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to be able to negotiate and execute any amending agreement with the existing Partnering Municipalities agreement listed in Attachment 1, and authority to further amend such agreement each time a new Municipality is added to such agreement for the duration of the contract for the provision of Red Light Camera services between the City of Toronto and Traffipax LLC, all on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE12.11amended
This report responds to the City Council direction for the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report on traffic and pedestrian safety management along Eglinton Avenue West, from William R. Allen Road to Old Park Road. The report reviews the existing traffic conditions and discusses the additional mitigation measures that have been implemented to enhance road safety.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to increase Traffic enforcement in the area east of the Allen Road on Eglinton Avenue West from Glenarden Road/ Westover Hill Road to the Allen Road to deal with the unprecedented traffic safety concerns in the area of the Eglinton Crosstown construction.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE12.12received
Delays in Traffic Construction Projects throughout Scarborough-Guildwood, Ward 24
City Council on January 29, 2020, referred Administrative Inquiry IA14.1 from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood regarding Delays in Traffic Construction Projects throughout Scarborough-Guildwood and Answer 14.1a from the General Manager, Transportation Services, to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for consideration.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the item for information.
IE12.13amended
Environmental Impacts and Auditing Our Road Salt Usage
In recent months, I have heard from many residents across my ward who are concerned about the environmental impacts of over-salting our roads. We also continue to get complaints that the amount of salt used by the City far exceed what is required. We know that salt can be harmful to our environment, our water, and wildlife in the city, as well as damaging to the City's infrastructure. I am aware that Toronto has had a Salt Management Plan (SMP) in place since 2002, as required by Environment Canada, and that LiveGreen Toronto is working to raise awareness about excessive salt use on private property. I am also aware that we have been experimenting with environmentally friendly alternatives, such as beet juice, to work towards positive change while balancing the need to keep roads and sidewalks safe for users at a reasonable cost, with the environmental impacts. All of these initiatives are good steps. However, with our acknowledgement of the Climate Emergency this past year, it is time to review our plans and actions as a City to determine if we are doing the best we can with regards to salt use. A review of this was previously requested with PW20.11 in 2017. I want to ensure that road salt is being applied in accordance with the SMP, and to determine if there are additional actions we can take this winter to further minimize our impact on the environment by reducing our use of salt.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to audit the existing road salt contracts to ensure that road salt is being applied in accordance with the Salt Management Plan in advance of issuing the tender for the next road salt contract. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, other relevant City divisions, agencies and boards to report back before the end of the second quarter of 2020 on their use of road salt and the environmental impacts.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee request that: 1. The General Manager, Transportation Services audit the existing road salt contracts to ensure that road salt is being applied in accordance with the Salt Management Plan in advance of issuing the tender for the next road salt contract. 2. The General Manager, Transportation Services respond to a previously requested review of road salt and environmental impacts from 2017 (PW20.11) before the end of the second quarter of 2020.
IE12.14amended
There has been a growing call in many neighbourhoods across the City for restricting right-turns-on-red (RTOR), as one of many measures we can undertake through Vision Zero to make roads safer. Motor vehicle RTOR are a common type of collision in Toronto and is responsible for 13% of the city's pedestrian injuries and/or fatalities. In the majority of these collisions, pedestrians had the right of way. Allowing RTOR compromises the safety of vulnerable road users, including seniors, children, and people with disabilities. Prohibiting RTOR is a simple way to reduce collisions between drivers and pedestrians. While the City currently has a warranting system in place to address requests for RTOR prohibitions, there is an opportunity to proactively review the restrictions and how they will apply to selected intersections to make the road safer for all road users. Staff are scheduled to report back on a strategy on speed limit reductions in fourth quarter of 2020 which would be a good time to include ROTR considerations.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide an update on the status, and strategy to, proactively use right-turns-on-red prohibitions when reporting back on the effectiveness of speed limit reductions planned for the fourth quarter of 2020. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on the impact that right turn prohibitions, and other changes to roadways that delay traffic have cumulatively had on travel times and delays in the city. 3. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on the impact that travel delays and increased congestion and gridlock have on increased stress on drivers, increased aggressive behavior and accidents. 4. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on conducting research, as part of Vision Zero, on the causes of aggressive driver behavior.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee request: 1. The General Manager, Transportation Services provide an update on the status, and strategy to, proactively use right-turns-on-red prohibitions when reporting back on the effectiveness of speed limit reductions planned for the fourth quarter of 2020.
IE12.15adopted
Updating School Pick-Up and Drop-Off Zones
In response to budget cuts by the provincial government the TDSB has decided to change the start and end times for 131 schools across the City. I have been informed by Trustee Jennifer Story that four of the five schools in our shared geography would have pick-up and drop-off zones out of sync with the proposed school operating times and consequently out of sync with the by-laws for signed drop off times. No doubt there will be schools zones across the City that will need the drop off zones updated before the new hours start in September.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to confirm with the Toronto District School Board the list of 131 schools and which ones require changes to the pick-up and drop off times. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the appropriate Community Councils at their meetings of May 12, 2020 with a list of the schools with proposed new operating hours, broken down by Ward, and a workplan and timeline to ensure that all traffic and parking regulations and signage for student pick-up / drop-off areas are updated to reflect the new operating hours by the start of the new school year in September. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to advise the Toronto Police Service of the changes to pick up and drop off zones for each of the affected schools.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee approve the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to confirm with the Toronto District School Board the list of 131 schools and which ones require changes to the pick-up and drop off times. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the appropriate Community Councils at their meetings of May 12, 2020 with a list of the schools with proposed new operating hours, broken down by Ward, and a workplan and timeline to ensure that all traffic and parking regulations and signage for student pick-up / drop-off areas are updated to reflect the new operating hours by the start of the new school year in September. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to advise the Toronto Police Service of the changes to pick up and drop off zones for each of the affected schools.
IE12.16adopted
I received a letter from a number of my constituents who are concerned about the noise generated by snow clearing activity on commercial properties located adjacent to residential areas during nighttime hours. These constituents would like the City to amend its by-laws to restrict snow clearing or any other winter maintenance activity involving mechanical equipment, between the hours of 12am to 6am, on commercial properties that are located 100m or less from residential areas.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee requested that: 1. The Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on September 22, 2020 on the feasibility of prohibiting snow clearing activity within commercial properties located 100 metres or less from residential areas between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong recommends to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee that: 1. The Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on September 22, 2020 on the feasibility of prohibiting snow clearing activity within commercial properties located 100 metres or less from residential areas between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.