Infrastructure and Environment Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 19 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.
IE14.1adopted
The purpose of this report is to request the authority to amend Purchase Order No 6048934 issued to GHD Limited for Provision of Professional Services for Humber Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrades awarded under RFP No. 9117-18-7205. The amendment is needed to increase the total value of contingencies and allowances in order to mitigate risk to the project, ensuring that the desired scope is covered and to address any unforeseen issues during construction. This report recommends that the purchase order be amended by $750,000 net of all taxes and charges, revising the current value from $6,232,660 net of all taxes and charges to $6,982,660 net of all taxes and charges.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. In accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), granted authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6048934 with GHD Limited for Professional Services for Humber Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrades by an additional amount of $750,000 net of all taxes and charges ($763,200 net of HST recovery), revising the current purchase order value from $6,232,660 net of all taxes and charges ($6,342,355 net of HST recovery) to $6,982,660 net of all taxes and charges ($7,105,555 net of HST recovery).
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee, in accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6048934 with GHD Limited for Professional Services for Humber Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrades by an additional amount of $750,000 net of all taxes and charges ($763,200 net of HST recovery), revising the current purchase order value from $6,232,660 net of all taxes and charges ($6,342,355 net of HST recovery) to $6,982,660 net of all taxes and charges ($7,105,555 net of HST recovery).
IE14.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend the value and extend the term of Purchase Order 6037723 with Cole Engineering Group Ltd. for professional engineering services for the installation of non-emergency generators at the Ellesmere Pumping Station awarded under Request for Proposal 9117-12-7279. Cole Engineering Group Ltd. was originally awarded a contract in June 2013 to provide contract administration, and site supervision related to construction of non-emergency generator upgrades at the Ellesmere Pumping Station. There have been delays in the completion of the generator upgrades at the Ellesmere Pumping Station due to difficulties experienced with the construction Contractor and authority is requested to extend the Site Supervision, Contract Administration and Consultant services provided by Cole Engineering Group Ltd. by two (2) years until the estimated completion of the Project; and to amend the dollar value of Purchase Order 6037723 by the amount of $272,696 net of all taxes, revising the current value from $1,789,319 net of all taxes and charges to $2,062,015 net of all taxes and charges.
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. 6037723, issued to Cole Engineering Group Ltd., for the provision of professional engineering services for the installation of non-emergency generators at the Ellesmere Pumping Station by an additional amount of $272,696 net of all taxes and charges ($277,495 net of HST recovery) revising the current purchase order value from $1,789,319 net of all taxes and charges ($1,820,811 net of HST recovery) to $2,062,015 net of all taxes and charges ($2,098,306 net of HST recovery) and extend the delivery date from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manger, Toronto Water 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. 6037723, issued to Cole Engineering Group Ltd., for the provision of professional engineering services for the installation of non-emergency generators at the Ellesmere Pumping Station by an additional amount of $272,696 net of all taxes and charges ($277,495 net of HST recovery) revising the current purchase order value from $1,789,319 net of all taxes and charges ($1,820,811 net of HST recovery) to $2,062,015 net of all taxes and charges ($2,098,306 net of HST recovery) and extend the delivery date from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2023.
IE14.3adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6047271 with AECOM Canada Ltd., (AECOM) to provide additional professional engineering design services associated with the installation of a high lake level transfer system to remove excess process and lake water at the City's Island Water Treatment Plant and leveraging a financial opportunity to advance the installation of photovoltaic solar panels and battery energy storage system that are expected to save the City up to $0.5 million per year in plant operating costs. The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment being requested is $2,018,422 net of HST and all applicable charges ($2,053,946 net of HST recoveries), revising the value of the Purchase Order from $3,835,494 to $5,853,916 (net of HST). This revises the total value of the assignment awarded to AECOM from $7,835,752 to $9,854,174 net of HST and all applicable charges, ($10,027,607 net of HST recoveries).
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 By-Law), granted authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6047271 with AECOM Canada Ltd., to provide professional engineering services for preliminary and detailed design for the Residuals and Ultraviolet Treatment Facilities at the Island Water Treatment Plant by an additional amount of $2,018,422 net of all taxes and charges ($2,053,946 net of HST recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $3,835,494 net of all taxes and charges ($3,902,998 net of HST recoveries) to $5,853,916 net of all taxes and charges ($5,956,945 net of HST recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement 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 By-Law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6047271 with AECOM Canada Ltd., to provide professional engineering services for preliminary and detailed design for the Residuals and Ultraviolet Treatment Facilities at the Island Water Treatment Plant by an additional amount of $2,018,422 net of all taxes and charges ($2,053,946 net of HST recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $3,835,494 net of all taxes and charges ($3,902,998 net of HST recoveries) to $5,853,916 net of all taxes and charges ($5,956,945 net of HST recoveries).
IE14.4adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Ariba Document No. 2401515363, Contract No. 20ECS-TI-19SP, for the reconstruction of the King Street West, Queen Street West, The Queensway and Roncesvalles Avenue intersection. This includes the reconstruction of the TTC track allowance and platforms, roads, sidewalks; construction of new streetscaping; replacement of watermains, sewer relining; and the rehabilitation of The Queensway bridge over Parkside Drive. Authority is being requested to award the contract to Sanscon Construction Ltd., in the amount of $25,018,223.55 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($25,458,544.28 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. 20ECS-TI-19SP, Ariba Doc No. 2401515363, for the Reconstruction of TTC Track Allowance, Road, Sidewalk, Watermain, Sewer, Streetscaping, and TTC Platforms at The Queensway, Roncesvalles Avenue, Queen Street West and King Street West, and the Rehabilitation of The Queensway bridge over Parkside Drive, in the amount of $25,018,223.55 net of all taxes ($25,458,544.28 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 Procurement 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. 20ECS-TI-19SP, Ariba Doc No. 2401515363, for the Reconstruction of TTC Track Allowance, Road, Sidewalk, Watermain, Sewer, Streetscaping, and TTC Platforms at The Queensway, Roncesvalles Avenue, Queen Street West and King Street West, and the Rehabilitation of The Queensway bridge over Parkside Drive, in the amount of $25,018,223.55 net of all taxes ($25,458,544.28 net of HST recoveries) to Sanscon Construction Ltd., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements.
IE14.5adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to negotiate and enter into a new or amending agreement with Aecon Construction and Materials Limited (Aecon), the contractor for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project: Section 1 - Jarvis Street to Cherry Street (Contract No. 18ECS-TI-01GE), to construct a new sanitary sewer and watermain (Water Works) along Lower Jarvis Street, intersecting Aecon's Gardiner Expressway construction work zone. The terms and conditions of the proposed agreement are set out in Confidential Attachment 1 of the report. These Water Works involve the upgrading of the existing sanitary sewer along Lower Jarvis Street from south of Lake Shore Boulevard to north of the Metrolinx Lakeshore East Corridor bridge over Lower Jarvis Street; and the replacement of the existing 90 year old cast iron watermain, which is in poor condition, along Lower Jarvis Street, from The Esplanade to Queen's Quay. Undertaking this work now will ensure that adequate sanitary sewer capacity will be in place by mid-2021, to support the new development in the East Bayfront Waterfront Community; and given the major traffic disruption resulting from this construction undertaking this work now aligns with the City's objective of accelerating construction, where possible, to take advantage of the lower traffic volumes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct that the information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2020) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to commercial or financial information that belongs to the City and has potential monetary value, and it involves a position, plan or procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on, or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and/or designate to negotiate and enter into an appropriate form of agreement with Aecon, the current contractor of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project: Section 1 - Jarvis Street to Cherry Street (Contract No. 18ECS-TI-01GE), to deliver the Water Works based on the terms and conditions set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2020) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and each in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council direct that the information in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to commercial or financial information that belongs to the City and has potential monetary value, and it involves a position, plan or procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on, or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and/or designate to negotiate and enter into an appropriate form of agreement with Aecon, the current contractor of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project: Section 1 - Jarvis Street to Cherry Street (Contract No. 18ECS-TI-01GE), to deliver the Water Works based on the terms and conditions set out in Confidential Attachment 1 of the report and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and each in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE14.6adopted
Amendment to Contract No. 47021416 and Contract No. 47022273 for Organics Processing
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend the value of Contract No. 47021416 (GFL Environmental Inc.) and Contract No. 47022273 (Renewi Canada Ltd, now Convertus Canada Ltd.) for Organics (formerly Source Separated Organics or SSO) processing services. The increased funds are required for continued processing of the City's Organics by external contractors as a result of delays in the commissioning of the Dufferin Organics Processing Facility (DOPF) and also higher tonnages of Organics being collected through the Green Bin Program.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code (Financial Control), granted authority to amend: a. Contract No. 47021416 issued to GFL Environmental Inc. awarded through Request for Quotation No. 9150-18-0003 by an additional amount of $5,117,852.34 excluding taxes and charges ($5,207,926.54 net of HST recoveries) revising the current total value of $15,134,901.00 excluding taxes and charges to $20,252,753.34 excluding taxes and charges ($20,609,201.79 including HST recoveries); and b. Contract No. 47022273 issued to Renewi Canada Ltd (now Convertus Canada Ltd.) awarded through Request for Quotation No. 9150-19-0126 by an additional amount of $4,160,603.05 ($4,233,829.66 net of HST recoveries) revising the current total value of $4,650,000.00 excluding taxes and charges to $8,810,603.05 excluding taxes and charges ($8,965,669.66 including HST recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, 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 (Financial Control), grant authority to amend: a. Contract No. 47021416 issued to GFL Environmental Inc. awarded through Request for Quotation No. 9150-18-0003 by an additional amount of $5,117,852.34 excluding taxes and charges ($5,207,926.54 net of HST recoveries) revising the current total value of $15,134,901.00 excluding taxes and charges to $20,252,753.34 excluding taxes and charges ($20,609,201.79 including HST recoveries); and b. Contract No. 47022273 issued to Renewi Canada Ltd (now Convertus Canada Ltd.) awarded through Request for Quotation No. 9150-19-0126 by an additional amount of $4,160,603.05 ($4,233,829.66 net of HST recoveries) revising the current total value of $4,650,000.00 excluding taxes and charges to $8,810,603.05 excluding taxes and charges ($8,965,669.66 including HST recoveries).
IE14.7adopted
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) renewable natural gas projects underway, detail the recommended renewable natural gas strategy whereby all the RNG is retained and used by the City of Toronto including options for its agencies, boards and corporations to use, and seek authority to enter into any agreements necessary to execute this strategy, thus taking concrete actions towards advancing the City's TransformTO reduction targets. In 2016, City Council granted the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, delegated authority to enter into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Projects and agreements. Further to this authority, in 2019, City Council also granted the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services delegated authority to negotiate and enter into any new agreements, amendments of existing agreements, or acknowledgements, including on the basis of a non-competitive procurement under Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, necessary in connection with the efforts to produce, manage, market, distribute, use and sell RNG and other environmental attributes associated with RNG production. In 2019, City Council declared a Climate Emergency and adopted a stronger emissions reduction target for Toronto - net zero by 2050 or sooner. As a result, Solid Waste Management Services has shifted its focus from the sale of RNG to a third party consumer, to addressing Council's declaration and implementing a program that leverages closed loop innovation towards TransformTO's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction targets.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct that Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) produced at the Dufferin and Disco Road Organic Processing Facilities be delivered by Solid Waste Management Services via the local gas utility distribution company for distribution to all enrolled City gas accounts under the City Natural Gas Purchasing Program managed by the Environment and Energy Division and to those enrolled accounts for City's agencies, boards and corporations that elect to purchase RNG, at a cost per cubic meter not to exceed the amounts required to fully recover all RNG capital and operating costs. 2. City Council direct City Divisions to include funding in all applicable 2021 and forward Operating Budgets to reflect the fully recoverable incremental costs for acquiring and consuming the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). 3. City Council direct that all capital and operating costs for the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program incurred by Solid Waste Management Services calculated on a full cost recovery basis are to be funded through the general tax rate/utility rate, as proportionally required, and not funded by the Solid Waste Management Services Rate Budget except for Solid Waste Management Services proportional allocation of the RNG and natural gas blend. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report annually through the budget process to Council on the actual production and operating costs and to report out annually on the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program. 5. City Council direct the City Manager or designate to direct the terms and conditions to apply to the delivery, receipt and payment for all Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to facilitate advancing the above recommendations and to negotiate and enter into any agreement(s) to advance the above recommendations on terms satisfactory to the City Manager or designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to seek federal and provincial funding for the Solid Waste Management Renewable Natural Gas strategy. 7. City Council direct that any funding obtained through Recommendation 6 be allocated to offset the overall Renewable Natural Gas program costs.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, recommends that: 1. City Council direct that Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) produced at the Dufferin and Disco Road Organic Processing Facilities be delivered by Solid Waste Management Services via the local gas utility distribution company for distribution to all enrolled City gas accounts under the City Natural Gas Purchasing Program managed by the Environment and Energy Division and to those enrolled accounts for City's agencies, boards and corporations that elect to purchase RNG, at a cost per cubic meter not to exceed the amounts required to fully recover all RNG capital and operating costs. 2. City Council direct City Divisions to include funding in all applicable 2021 and forward Operating Budgets to reflect the fully recoverable incremental costs for acquiring and consuming the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). 3. City Council direct that all capital and operating costs for the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program incurred by Solid Waste Management Services calculated on a full cost recovery basis are to be funded through the general tax rate/utility rate, as proportionally required, and not funded by the Solid Waste Management Services Rate Budget except for Solid Waste Management Services proportional allocation of the RNG and natural gas blend. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report annually through the budget process to Council on the actual production and operating costs and to report out annually on the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program. 5. City Council direct the City Manager or designate to direct the terms and conditions to apply to the delivery, receipt and payment for all Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to facilitate advancing the above recommendations and to negotiate and enter into any agreement(s) to advance the above recommendations on terms satisfactory to the City Manager or designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to seek federal and provincial funding for the Solid Waste Management Renewable Natural Gas strategy. 7. City Council direct that any funding obtained through Recommendation 6 be allocated to offset the overall Renewable Natural Gas program costs.
IE14.8forwarded without recommendation
Ensuring Value for Money for Tree Maintenance Services - Update and Legal Advice
This report explains the results of the review conducted by Parks, Forestry and Recreation of work performed by tree maintenance vendors, which was undertaken in response to City Council's direction to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and arising out of the Auditor General's April 26, 2019 Report "Ensuring Value for Money for Tree Maintenance Services". It also provides advice with respect to potential legal action.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee submits the item to City Council without recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
IE14.9adopted
Options Analysis for the Replacement of Residential Private Side Lead Water Service Pipes
This report is in response to a direction from the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on December 5, 2019, to report back on an analysis of options the City could employ to assist residents looking to replace private side lead water service pipes. The options identified for analysis included consideration of assistance via the Toronto Renovates program, grants and loans. A companion request for information centered on the potential cost of adding the pipe replacement cost to a homeowner borne line of credit with a financial institution is also considered in this report. The City has previously studied lead pipe replacement initiatives on several occasions in the past and had prepared implementation steps for a lead pipe replacement loan program in 2015. At that time, for various policy and program issues, City Council did not adopt such a program. Toronto Water continues to address the issue of lead in drinking water via such programs as: - Priority Lead Water Service Replacement Program which consists of the coordination of the replacement of the City's lead pipes when homeowners replace the lead service pipes on their private property. - Planned Capital Water Service Replacement which consists of the scheduled replacement of substandard water services in coordination with programmed capital works and infrastructure renewal programs such as watermain replacement, watermain structural lining, road reconstruction and sewer reconstruction. These replacements are coordinated with other City Divisions to minimize disruption to local communities and for cost efficiencies. - Emergency Water Service Replacement which consists of the replacement of a City-owned water service pipe when a pipe that supplies water to a home is broken, has a leak or has low flow.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the report (June 22, 2020) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE14.10amended
E-Scooters - A Vision Zero Road Safety Approach
E-scooters, or electric kick-scooters, are a new vehicle type suited for short urban trips. Since 2017, they have emerged in many cities across North America and Europe as they provide convenient, low-cost solutions for short trips and can provide connections to other modes of travel such as transit. On January 1, 2020, new Provincial regulations came into effect that allow Ontario municipalities to opt in to a five-year e-scooter pilot project subject to conditions. This requires revising municipal by-laws to identify where e-scooters would be allowed to be used. Key pilot rules for e-scooter riders include a minimum operation age of 16, maximum travel speed of 24 km/hr, mandatory riding in bike lanes where available, and helmets required if the rider is under 18 years old. This report is informed by a Vision Zero approach to road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users, while also considering the potential benefits of e-scooters such as convenience and alternatives to automobile use for short trips. Based on extensive research and consultations, this report recommends an approach that reduces the likelihood of e-scooter risks to riders, impacts on people with accessibility needs, community nuisance, and liability to the City, as well as enhancing the public benefits. City staff recommend that the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) be authorized to serve as the provider of shared micromobility services to allow for the implementation of more safeguards and better coordination with other municipal services, especially Bike Share. This approach would result in a competitive procurement process for shared e-scooters that complements Bike Share Toronto. The use and parking of e-scooters would continue to be prohibited in Toronto until such time that the TPA service has been contracted and City resources for enforcement are in place. This report also recommends the need for improved industry standards at the provincial and federal levels for greater consumer protection in the purchase and/or use of e-scooters. While staff are aware that e-scooters are being considered as an open-air transportation option, the absence of improved standards and available insurance for e-scooter riders, coupled with lack of enforcement resources, would risk the safety of riders and the public on the City's streets and sidewalks, especially for people with disabilities. Next steps are to commence development of an RFP by the TPA, with support by Transportation Services, and for City staff to report back in the first quarter of 2021 with an update on progress on opting into the pilot and proposed pilot by-law changes applicable to e-scooters (personal and shared) for an e-scooter pilot recommended for May 2021.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on November 5, 2020 on the recommendations below, including, but not limited to, injury, fatality and collision investigations and data collection and tracking, further standards development for e- scooter device design, as well as consultations on proposed by-law changes with the accessibility community and other external (including the public) and internal stakeholders (e.g., Toronto Police Services, Toronto Parking Authority, and Toronto Public Health), including proposed by-law changes based on best practices developed in Canadian Municipalities required to opt in to the Provincial e-scooter pilot for May 2021, including, but not limited to, where e-scooters would be allowed to operate and be parked in the city right of way. 2. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 179 - Parking Authority by adding the term, "micromobility", in section 179-7.1 to expand the Toronto Parking Authority's authority over the bike share system to add micromobility share system as shown in the amended section in Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2020) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation amend the Motor Vehicle Collision Report to add electric kick-scooters as a vehicle type and to treat e-scooters as a motor vehicle for reporting purposes. 4. City Council request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General establish set fines for violations of O. Reg. 389/19, Pilot Project - Electric Kick-Scooters, and communicate these set fines to Toronto Police Services through an All Chiefs Bulletin. 5. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding the lack of available medical coverage for e-scooter users and non-users when injured, and explore options with other government and industry stakeholders on creating a solution for automatic no-fault benefits for medical and rehabilitation expenses not provided through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for those injured in incidents involving e-scooters and other micromobility devices. 6. City Council request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation strengthen its standards and specifications for e-scooters in O. Reg. 389/19, Pilot Project - Electric Kick-Scooters based on the latest best practice research. 7. City Council request that the General Manager of Transportation, in consultation with health agencies and/or academic partners, to explore options and methods for studying the health impacts of e-scooter use, including, but not limited to, tracking the number and types of injuries and fatalities related to e-scooters. 8. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, report back through the 2021 budget process, and in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority, Toronto Police Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and other Divisions as necessary, on the financial and additional staff resources required to manage the implementation, operation, and enforcement of e-scooters in Toronto. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision 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 in order to give effect to the recommendations in the report (June 24, 2020), titled "E-Scooters - A Vision Zero Road Safety Approach", in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the President, Toronto Parking Authority.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, report back in the first quarter of 2021 with progress on opting into the pilot and the recommendations below, including, but not limited to, injury, fatality and collision investigations and data collection and tracking, further standards development for e-scooter device design, as well as consultations on proposed by-law changes with the accessibility community and other external and internal stakeholders (e.g., Toronto Police Services, Toronto Parking Authority, and Toronto Public Health), prior to, or in conjunction with, proposed by-law changes required to opt in to the Provincial e-scooter pilot for May 2021, subject to budget approvals and COVID-19 status. 2. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 179 - Parking Authority by adding the term, "micromobility", in section 179-7.1 to expand the Toronto Parking Authority's authority over the bike share system to add micromobility share system as shown in the amended section in Attachment 1. 3. City Council request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation amend the Motor Vehicle Collision Report to add electric kick-scooters as a vehicle type and to treat e-scooters as a motor vehicle for reporting purposes. 4. City Council request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General establish set fines for violations of O. Reg. 389/19, Pilot Project - Electric Kick-Scooters, and communicate these set fines to Toronto Police Services through an All Chiefs Bulletin. 5. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding the lack of available medical coverage for e-scooter users and non-users when injured, and explore options with other government and industry stakeholders on creating a solution for automatic no-fault benefits for medical and rehabilitation expenses not provided through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for those injured in incidents involving e-scooters and other micromobility devices. 6. City Council request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation strengthen its standards and specifications for e-scooters in O. Reg. 389/19, Pilot Project - Electric Kick-Scooters based on the latest best practice research. 7. City Council request that the General Manager of Transportation, in consultation with health agencies and/or academic partners, to explore options and methods for studying the health impacts of e-scooter use, including, but not limited to, tracking the number and types of injuries and fatalities related to e-scooters. 8. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, report back through the 2021 budget process, and in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority, Toronto Police Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and other Divisions as necessary, on the financial and additional staff resources required to manage the implementation, operation, and enforcement of e-scooters in Toronto. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision 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 in order to give effect to the recommendations in this report dated June 24, 2020, titled "E-Scooters - A Vision Zero Road Safety Approach", in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the President, Toronto Parking Authority.
IE14.11amended
Regulatory Clarity for E-Cargo Cycles
Cycling is a popular, sustainable, and viable mode of transportation in Toronto. Its popularity has increased since the onset of the pandemic as more people seek alternatives to get around the City safely, and more businesses are interested in cycling solutions for delivering goods in urban areas. The benefits are numerous: reducing GHG emissions and transportation-related air pollutants, reducing traffic congestion, and protecting more public space for amenities such as outdoor dining. Transportation Services have done tremendous work in expanding bike infrastructure through ActiveTO. One element that remains missing is regulatory clarity for pedal-assisted e-cargo cycles, in order to expand their use by residents who are shopping, or for businesses to make deliveries using the City's new and existing cycle tracks. Pedal-assisted e-cargo cycles can be used for transporting shopping, deliveries, and even safely carrying children. However, a limiting factor for increasing the use and uptake of e-cargo cycles is the weight restriction of 40kg for determining which bicycles are allowed on cycle tracks. While e-cargo cycles weighing more than 40kg can use bike lanes, it makes sense to extend this ability to cycle tracks for pedal-assist e-cargo cycles, and we can do this today - in recognition of cycling as a viable form of transportation. Online shopping has surged during the pandemic and is expected to continue in the long-term, resulting in increased demands for deliveries. With the tens of thousands of cyclists making use of the City's cycling infrastructure recently, the City has an opportunity to proactively update its policies to provide regulatory clarity for residents and for businesses interested in the use of e-cargo cycles. Cycling is a green economic development opportunity. A further next step is having clarity and consistency about the rules for operating pedal-assisted and power-assisted bicycles, which are confusing to consumers due to the different regulations by different orders of government and the different styles of power-assisted bicycles.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Ontario Ministry of Transportation review and revise their definition of a power-assisted bicycle to differentiate between different e-bike types including e-cargo cycles (e.g., bicycle-style e-bikes including pedelecs and throttle-only, and scooter-style e-bikes) and that they work with the City of Toronto and other municipalities to ensure that definitions are consistent between jurisdictions by Fall 2020. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to develop a proposed regulatory framework for micromobility that differentiates between different e-bike types including e-cargo cycles (e.g., bicycle-style e-bikes including pedelecs and throttle-only, and scooter-style e-bikes), and the infrastructure that they are permitted to use, in consultation with cycling groups, road safety groups, e-bike and cargo bike manufacturers, distributors, and users, and other relevant stakeholders and City Divisions, and to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in Spring 2021. 3. City Council amend Section 886-1 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, by inserting a new Section C as follows: C. As used in Sections 886-14 and 886-15 of this chapter, the following term shall have the meaning indicated: BICYCLE - Includes a bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, and a power-assisted bicycle which requires pedalling for propulsion ("pedelec"), or other similar vehicle, but does not include any vehicle or bicycle capable of being propelled or driven solely by any power other than muscular power. 4. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, report on progress in its Freight and Goods Movement Strategy in Fall 2020 on pilot project proposals for e-cargo cycles, including potential for feasibility of requiring evidence of driver training and other initiatives with industry and government partners.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. City Council request the Ontario Ministry of Transportation review and revise their definition of a power-assisted bicycle to differentiate between different e-bike types including e-cargo cycles (e.g., bicycle-style e-bikes including pedelecs and throttle-only, and scooter-style e-bikes) and that they work with the City of Toronto and other municipalities to ensure that definitions are consistent between jurisdictions by Fall 2020. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to develop a proposed regulatory framework for micromobility that differentiates between different e-bike types including e-cargo cycles (e.g., bicycle-style e-bikes including pedelecs and throttle-only, and scooter-style e-bikes), and the infrastructure that they are permitted to use, in consultation with cycling groups, road safety groups, e-bike and cargo bike manufacturers, distributors, and users, and other relevant stakeholders and City Divisions, and to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in Spring 2021. 3. City Council amend Section 886-1 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, by inserting a new Section C as follows: C. As used in Sections 886-14 and 886-15 of this chapter, the following term shall have the meaning indicated: BICYCLE - Includes a bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, and a power-assisted bicycle which requires pedalling for propulsion ("pedelec"), or other similar vehicle, but does not include any vehicle or bicycle capable of being propelled or driven solely by any power other than muscular power.
IE14.12amended
Updates on Improvements to the Bike Lanes on Dundas Street East
On May 28, 2020, City Council adopted CC21.20 Cycling Network Plan Installations: Bloor West Bikeway Extension & ActiveTO Projects and requested Transportation Services to report to the July 9, 2020 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the status of previous requests to improve the bike lanes on Dundas Street East. The purpose of this report is to provide an update on these requests. Bicycle lanes on Dundas Street East have long provided a vital east/west cycling connection. In the 2001 Toronto Bike Plan, Dundas Street East was identified as a candidate for bicycle lanes from River Street to Kingston Road and in 2003, bicycle lanes were installed on the section of Dundas Street East from Broadview Avenue to Kingston Road. The Dundas Street East bicycle lanes are connected to the protected bicycle lanes on Woodbine Avenue via contra-flow bicycle lanes on Dixon Avenue. Transportation Services has installed a number of safety improvements along Dundas Street East including pavement marking enhancements along the corridor and intersection improvements at Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue. In June 2020, as part of the ActiveTO program, temporary protected bicycle lanes (cycle tracks) were installed to extend the Dundas Street East bicycle lanes by 1 kilometre (km) from their end point just east of Broadview, west to Sackville Street to provide a safe connection through the Broadview intersection and over the Don Valley Parkway bridge.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue to upgrade the cycle lane at intersections along Dundas Street East between Broadview and Kingston Road to include protection. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to immediately implement temporary protected bicycle lanes (cycle tracks) along Dundas Street East between Broadview and Kingston Road where possible. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the October 6, 2020 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on: a. a timeline for upgrading Dundas Street East to a cycle track, including consultation and construction; b. suitable connections between the Danforth and the Cosburn bike lanes in Ward 14 and timelines for consultation, design and installation; and c. an update on design and implementation for recommendations 1 and 2 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE14.13amended
Transportation Innovation Zone Partnership with Exhibition Place
Urban transportation is undergoing rapid change from the arrival of new, innovative mobility technologies such as micromobility, private transportation companies, as well as electric, connected, and automated vehicles. Other, less visible shifts are also underway, such as the development of smarter traffic control systems, new paving materials, and new ways of monitoring and evaluating the transportation system. Leading up to and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many advanced technologies and approaches are being proposed to support the movement of people and goods. City staff need a way to transparently trial and evaluate innovations in order to understand their potential value in Toronto's unique context and plan for wider integration. New technologies need to be demonstrated and measured in a controlled, real-world environment to understand potential benefits and impacts to key variables like safety, accessibility and privacy. Real-world test environments can also support local economic development by providing access to innovators, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises, who are developing custom solutions in the Toronto area. Further, public test environments provide an opportunity for participants to engage the public and demonstrate the potential value of their technologies. To meet these needs, the Transportation Innovation Zones program will facilitate trials of transportation approaches and technologies in the public right of way. With this report, Transportation Services staff are proposing to partner with Exhibition Place, an agency of the City of Toronto, to establish and implement the flagship Transportation Innovation Zone at Exhibition Place. The Exhibition Place Board of Directors supports this proposal. These grounds offer a unique environment near downtown that can be customized for a wide array of trials, making it attractive to innovators. The City of Toronto and Exhibition Place share a mutual interest in supporting the advancement of urban transportation, building on a strong history of innovation at this landmark site.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place as may be required to establish and implement a Transportation Innovation Zone at Exhibition Place. 2. City Council authorize the use of the property of Exhibition Place for a transportation innovation zone for up to five years on the condition that the operations of the innovation zone do not interfere or inhibit with public access to the Exhibition Place grounds used as parks or open space. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the establishment and implementation of a Transportation Innovation Zone at Exhibition Place in the pending report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the framework for, and designation of, innovation zones, as directed for no later than the fourth quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place as may be required to establish and implement a Transportation Innovation Zone at Exhibition Place. 2. City Council authorize the use of the property of Exhibition Place for a transportation innovation zone for up to five years. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the establishment and implementation of a Transportation Innovation Zone at Exhibition Place in the pending report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the framework for, and designation of, innovation zones, as directed for no later than the fourth quarter of 2020.
IE14.14adopted
Increased Litter in Greenspaces and Parks
As the City of Toronto has entered into Stage 2 of reopening and the weather has improved, residents have been gathering in neighbourhood parks in great numbers. An unfortunate consequence is that there has been increased litter in our greenspaces and parks. Repeatedly, over the last few months, community members have contacted my office regarding excessive litter at Port Union Waterfront Park and Rouge Beach. Across Toronto, many waterfront parks are also facing this challenge. Parks, Forestry and Recreation, along with the Solid Waste Management Division, have put up more bins and have increased collection; however, there is a need to raise further awareness in the public of why littering is unacceptable. Residents have also come together to organize community cleanups but have not been able to get support from the City, in the way of garbage bags, gloves and arranged garbage pickup, because Community Cleanup Days have been suspended due to COVID-19. The excess litter limits residents' enjoyment of parks and can, at times, impact their ability to maintain appropriate physical distancing. Particularly now, when gatherings are limited to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, everyone needs access to clean green spaces for their mental and physical health.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to enhance and expand the media campaign to remind residents to properly dispose of their garbage in the receptacles provided; 2. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to reinitiate supports for Community Cleanup Days with guidance from Toronto Public Health and in accordance with provincial restrictions on gatherings; and 3. Requested the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report back at the September 22, 2020 Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on the impact that COVID-19 has had on waste collection and litter.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie recommends that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee request that: 1. The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, enhance and expand the media campaign to remind residents to properly dispose of their garbage in the receptacles provided; 2. The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, reinitiates supports for Community Cleanup Days with guidance from Toronto Public Health and in accordance with provincial restrictions on gatherings; and 3. The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, report back at the September 22, 2020 Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on the impact that COVID-19 has had on waste collection and litter.
IE14.15amended
Last year, given that places of worship were being targeted and attacked by criminal acts of hate, I have moved a motion to request that the Toronto Police Services Board examine a possibility of creating a Task Force to help prevent and deal with threats to places of worship that may be targeted of a criminal attack that would seek to harm innocent members of religious congregations. Specifically in my own Ward 8, several places of worship requested to enhance and improve safety and security for communities where there is a vulnerability to possible unprovoked acts of hate on religious institutions. Given that I represent one of the most uniquely religiously diverse areas of our great City that is home to over 100 synagogues and religious school that are finding it more and more financially challenging to provide safety and security for their institutions, on behalf of citizens of Ward 8, I respectfully seek your approval to provide Public Realm improvements and street furniture to enhance pedestrian protection and safety for the places of worship. Something needs to be done in order to protect our places of worship in the City and ensure the safety of the most vulnerable from these unprovoked acts of hate on religious institutions.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with other City Divisions to enhance pedestrian protection and safety for the places of worship including: a. making bollards and planters available to enhance pedestrian safety and protection in the immediate vicinity of places of worship. b. exploring, opportunities to deploy street furniture as a means of enhancing pedestrian safety and protection for places of worship.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle requests that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommend that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Office of Emergency Management to work with other City Divisions to enhance pedestrian protection and safety for the places of worship including: a. making bollards and planters available to enhance pedestrian safety and protection in the immediate vicinity of places of worship. b. exploring, with the General Manager, Transportation Services, opportunities to deploy street furniture as a means of enhancing pedestrian safety and protection for places of worship.
IE14.16adopted
Increasing Oversight in the Utility Cut Process
Utility infrastructure upgrades are much needed as Toronto's population grows. Among the streams of permits that can be issued in regards to utility permits are short stream permits. These are issued for exploratory work, reconstruction or replacement of infrastructure in the same location, or construction of service drops. When the work is completed the section of road is repaired by the utility company. Over 40,000 short stream permits are issued by the City each year that are not proactively inspected in a timely manner following completion of the work. The end result is often unfinished work or poor quality road surface and residents' complaints of hazards on their neighbourhood streets. Improved oversight of these short stream permits is needed in order to provide safer streets for residents.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on ways to improve the oversight of short stream utility permits including: a. A review of the permit fees associated with this type of work; b. Anticipated inspection resources and costs required to provide full inspection of all short stream permits; 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back with an update on the One Stage Repair Initiative including: a. Any plans for the City to take back short stream permit restoration; b. Any permit fee increases with the associated work; c. Increases to staff resources and budget associated with this work.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza requests that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommend that: 1. That the General Manager, Transportation Services report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on ways to improve the oversight of short stream utility permits including: a. A review of the permit fees associated with this type of work; b. Anticipated inspection resources and costs required to provide full inspection of all short stream permits; 2. That the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back with an update on the One Stage Repair Initiative including: a. Any plans for the City to take back short stream permit restoration; b. Any permit fee increases with the associated work; c. Increases to staff resources and budget associated with this work
IE14.17adopted
The construction of the Mobility Greenway could greatly improve the transportation of goods across the City. Creating the project could take some coordination.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to work with "Our Greenway", Duke Heights Business Improvement Area, Albion Islington Square Business Improvement Area, Emery Village Business Improvement Area, Residents Groups, and General Manager, Transportation Services and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020 on next steps required to: a. Plan, construct and maintain the Mobility Greenway; b. Determine proposal alignment with City approved strategies and recommendations related to Recovery and Rebuild efforts and guiding policies; c. Explore options to obtain federal and provincial funding supporting the building of a fully functional Mobility Greenway pilot section in northwest Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Peruzza recommends to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee that: 1. City Council requests the Deputy City Manager, Community & Social Services and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure & Development Services work with "Our Greenway", Duke Heights BIA, Albion Islington Square BIA, Emery Village BIA, Residents Groups, and General Manager, Transportation Services and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020 on next steps required to: 1. Plan, construct and maintain the Mobility Greenway; 2. Determine proposal alignment with City approved strategies and recommendations related to Recovery and Rebuild efforts and guiding policies; 3. Explore options to obtain federal and provincial funding supporting the building of a fully functional Mobility Greenway pilot section in northwest Toronto
IE14.18adopted
Improving Maintenance Service Level of Pedestrian Walkways
City of Toronto outdoor spaces, including walkways, are being used at unprecedented levels as people spend more time outside due to COVID-19. Unkempt walkways between homes and connecting neighbourhood streets to parks and schools are lead to numerous complaints from neighbours requesting better maintenance of these spaces in summer and prompt plowing in winter. Further clarity is needed around the maintenance of these pathways.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide an update on walkways to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, no later than the fourth quarter of 2020, including on: a. the current level of service, including seasonal and regular maintenance; b. the number of service visits. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by no later than the fourth quarter of 2020 on measures to increase the level of service to all walkways including additional budgetary requirements for the three divisions.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza recommends that the Infrastructure and Environment Committee request: 1. That the General Manager, Transportation Services provide an update on walkways to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, no later than the fourth quarter of 2020, including on: a. the current level of service, including seasonal and regular maintenance; b. the number of service visits. 2. That the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Service report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee by no later than the fourth quarter of 2020 on measures to increase the level of service to all walkways including additional budgetary requirements for the three departments.
IE14.19amended
Given the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division is about to undertake substantial revitalization and re-development plans of parks including: 1.Eglinton Park 2.Triangle Park (temporary name until naming process consultation is undertaken) as part of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization, and 3.Baycrest Park.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild and other City Divisions to undertake a review of current plans with the inclusion of a COVID-19 Pandemic Protection Lens to ensure all changes and redevelopment in these parks incorporate public health protection protocols like physical distancing, expansion of open green spaces and hand washing stations to help ensure the safe enjoyment of these parks including the taking into account of Pandemic Protection considerations when deciding which athletic or recreational activities are included in the design of these parks, and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends to the Infrastructure and Environment Commitee that: 1. City Council direct that the, General Manager of Parks, Forestry & Recreation with other City Division to undertake a review of current plans with the inclusion of a COVID-19 Pandemic Protection Lens to insure all changes and redevelopment in these parks incorporate public health protection protocols like physical distancing, expansion of open green spaces and hand washing stations to help ensure the safe enjoyment of these parks including the taking into account of Pandemic Protection considerations when deciding which athletic or recreational activities are included in the design of these parks.