Infrastructure and Environment Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 15 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.
IE27.1adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6051782 issued to Trimble Europe B.V. (Trimble) as a result of Request for Proposal Ariba Document Number 2472492351 for Mobile Solutions. Trimble is a critical system that moves Toronto Water into the 21st century of water utility technology solutions. In early 2021, the City approved the contract with Trimble that had included the requirement for 200 shared-user accounts and professional services for assisting with implementation. Subsequent to the procurement of Trimble, the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer issued new policies to protect the City's information systems and after reviewing the implementation plans for the use of the Trimble product, it is recommended not to proceed with shared-user accounts. As a result, Toronto Water is requesting approval for 600 additional user accounts and professional services to implement the larger number of direct accounts (the current Toronto Water work management system has approximately 760 user accounts). The additional user accounts will also assist Toronto Water in meeting its objective of increasing the number of staff working directly in the field as an operational mitigation measure to limit contact due to the health and safety concerns of COVID-19. By deploying Trimble to more users in the field, there will be a decreased need for staff to return back to their operational work yards as frequently, thereby reducing the amount of close contact time between staff. The additional accounts will ensure full coverage for all field and office staff and for ongoing critical training. The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment being requested is $2,732,977 net of all taxes and charges ($2,781,078 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) revising the current purchase order value from $2,855,533 net of all taxes and charges ($2,905,791 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) to $5,588,510 net of all taxes and charges ($5,686,868 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. In accordance with 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 (Financial Control), authorized an amendment to Purchase Order Number 6051782 issued to Trimble B.V. Europe, for the provision of an additional 600 user accounts and professional services, in the amount of $ 2,732,977 net of all taxes and charges ($2,781,078 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $2,855,533 ($2,905,791 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $5,588,510 net of all taxes and charges ($5,686,868 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee, in accordance with 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6051782 issued to Trimble B.V. Europe, for the provision of an additional 600 user accounts and professional services, in the amount of $ 2,732,977 net of all taxes and charges ($2,781,078 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $2,855,533 ($2,905,791 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $5,588,510 net of all taxes and charges ($5,686,868 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
IE27.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend the value and extend the term to February 22, 2023 of Purchase Order 6044699 issued to Air Products Canada Ltd. (the "Supplier") for the supply of liquid oxygen, the lease of liquid oxygen equipment and the provision of specialized maintenance services at the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant (the "Purchase Order"). This report further seeks delegated authority to the General Manager, Toronto Water, to enter into and execute an amending agreement to the City's current contract with the Supplier to give effect to these Purchase Order amendments. The City is in the process of procuring a new liquid oxygen supply contract for these specialized services, however, the new contract will not be awarded prior to the expiration of the City's current contract with the Supplier on February 22, 2022. To avoid any adverse operational impacts, and to ensure the uninterrupted and continuous operation of the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant and its ozonation system which is critical to the City's water supply operations, a contract extension is required to maintain liquid oxygen supply through the forthcoming contract transition period. The total value of the Purchase Order amendment being requested is $225,000 net of all taxes and charges ($228,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from the amount of $570,000 net of all taxes and charges ($580,032 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $795,000 excluding Harmonized Sales Tax ($808,992 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize an amendment to Purchase Order Number 6044699 issued to Air Products Canada Ltd. ("Supplier") for the supply of liquid oxygen, the lease of liquid oxygen equipment and the provision of specialized maintenance services at the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant ("Purchase Order") in the amount of $225,000 net of all taxes and charges ($228,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the current Purchase Order value from the amount of $570,000 net of all taxes and charges ($580,032 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $795,000 net of all taxes and charges ($808,992 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and to extend the expiry of the term of the Purchase Order from February 22, 2022 to February 22, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute an amending agreement to the City's current contract with the Supplier dated February 17, 2017 and expiring on February 22, 2022 to give effect to the Purchase Order amendments set out in Recommendation 1 above on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management, recommend that: 1. City Council grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6044699 issued to Air Products Canada Ltd. ("Supplier") for the supply of liquid oxygen, the lease of liquid oxygen equipment and the provision of specialized maintenance services at the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant ("Purchase Order") in the amount of $225,000 net of all taxes and charges ($228,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the current Purchase Order value from the amount of $570,000 net of all taxes and charges ($580,032 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $795,000 net of all taxes and charges ($808,992 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and to extend the expiry of the term of the Purchase Order from February 22, 2022 to February 22, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute an amending agreement to the City's current contract with the Supplier dated February 17, 2017 and expiring on February 22, 2022 to give effect to the Purchase Order amendments set out in Recommendation 1 above on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE27.3adopted
The purpose of this report is to recommend to Council the use of a proposal and break fee mechanism in the procurement for the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Contract 2: Dufferin Street to Strachan Avenue, and Contract 3: Highway 427 to Humber River. It is proposed that Contracts 2 and 3 be procured as Design-Build so as to shift the design risk from the City to the proponent, which would be contracted to provide both design and construction services. In order to evaluate the design element of prospective proposals, proponents will be required to do significant design work (up to 30 percent) to develop a proposal which can be evaluated by the City. Based on market soundings and recent experience with other major public infrastructure projects, qualified bidders capable of undertaking such projects would expect proposal fees to partially compensate unsuccessful proponents for the effort expended on their proposal preparation. Similarly, a pro-rated break fee would also be included in the process in the unlikely event that City Council chose to cancel the procurement at some stage prior to contract award. The up-front cost to the City of such fees is compensated by the benefits of shifting the design risk from the City to the proponent, in terms of schedule and avoiding additional costs to the project from change orders arising due to constructability and design related issues with a City-provided design. This report also requests authority to amend an existing Purchase Order issued to Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP for expert legal advice for the preparation of procurement documents, contractual agreements and litigation services to support the rehabilitation of the Gardiner Expressway. The total value of the amendment to Purchase Order Number 6045739 issued to Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP, being requested is $3,800,000 net of all taxes and charges ($3,866,880 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $1,500,000 net of all taxes and charges ($1,526,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $5,300,000 net of all taxes and charges ($5,393,280 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management to apply Proposal Fees and Break Fees to the Design-Build procurements for the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Contracts 2 and 3, respectively, based on the conditions set out in Appendix A and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 20, 2021) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management. 2. City Council direct the Chief Procurement Officer to consider creating a Proposal Fee and Break Fee Policy for large scale construction projects, after the completion of the procurement process for Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Contract 3 and report back to Council through the General Government and Licensing Committee. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 20, 2021) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management remain confidential in its entirety, until the procurement processes for all sections of the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project are complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management to apply Proposal Fees and Break Fees to the Design-Build procurements for the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Contracts 2 and 3, respectively, based on the conditions set out in Appendix A and Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council direct the Chief Procurement Officer to consider creating a Proposal Fee and Break Fee Policy for large scale construction projects, after the completion of the procurement process for Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Contract 3 and report back to Council through the General Government and Licensing Committee. 3. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, until the procurement processes for all sections of the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project are complete. 4. 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 Number 6045739 with Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP, for the continued provision of expert external legal advice and litigation support, as necessary, for the execution and administration of the required agreements in respect of the on-going Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $3,800,000 net of all taxes and charges ($3,866,880 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), recommended by the City Solicitor as appropriate for the scope of services required, revising the current value from $1,500,000 net of all taxes and charges ($1,526,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $5,300,000 net of all taxes and charges ($5,393,280 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
IE27.4adopted
In an effort to protect the City's tree canopy against invasive pests, it is necessary for the City to implement a control program in 2022, including an aerial spray in certain areas of the City, for Lymantria dispar dispar moth, formerly referred to as European gypsy moth. The report requests that City Council grant authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Zimmer Air Service Incorporated for a term of one year, to conduct aerial spray operations services as part of the overall Lymantria dispar dispar moth control program for 2022, in the amount of $804,608 net of all taxes and charges ($818,769 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). Lymantria dispar dispar moth is an invasive alien pest that was first found in Ontario in 1969. This pest cannot be eradicated and when left unchecked populations grow to outbreak levels which can lead to tree defoliation and ultimately affect the health of the urban forest canopy. The Lymantria dispar dispar moth population fluctuates in relation to environmental and natural biological controls. In 2007, 2008, 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2020, the City of Toronto implemented aerial spray control programs when Lymantria dispar dispar moth populations attained outbreak levels. Those measures were successful in reducing the local populations to acceptable levels. Current survey data collected in the summer and fall of 2021 indicate Lymantria dispar dispar moth population levels have reached outbreak levels in some areas of Toronto, requiring intervention in order to mitigate the impact of this threat to forest health and the nuisance to residents. This report presents the results of the surveys along with recommended control measures, which include an aerial spray of Foray 48B (Btk), containing the active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), in larger outbreak areas. An aerial spray of BoVir, containing the active ingredient Lymantria dispar Nucleopolyhedrovirus, is proposed in High Park, pending the approval of emergency registration. At present, aerial spraying of Foray 48B (Btk) is proposed to treat a total of 658 hectares of land in Wards 6, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. Aerial spraying of BoVir Lymantria dispar Nucleopolyhedrovirus is also proposed over 128 hectares area of High Park in Ward 4. Tree injection and egg mass removal will be performed in other locations within these wards to treat approximately 2200 additional selected trees. This control strategy is expected to reduce the Lymantria dispar dispar moth population and predicted levels of defoliation, resulting in prevention of tree loss or significant decline. City Council approval is required for contracts valued over $500,000.00 awarded in relation to a non-competitive or limited solicitation procurement process in accordance with Article 195-7.3(D) of Municipal Code Chapter 195-Purchasing, and before expenditures may be made for a commitment of more than $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax in accordance with Article 71-11(A) of the Municipal Code, Chapter 71 - Financial Control.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to implement an aerial spray using Foray 48B, pesticide based on a biological control agent Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), in Wards 6, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25; and subject to approval of emergency registration from the Pest Management Regulatory Agency in the First Quarter of 2022, BoVir, pesticide based on a biological control agent Lymantria dispar Nucleopolyhedrovirus, in Ward 4 (High Park). 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 based application of the biological pesticides Foray 48B (a.i. Btk) and BoVir Lymantria dispar Nucleopolyhedrovirus. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a by-law to implement a control strategy for Lymantria dispar dispar moth infestation through aerial spraying of the biological pesticides as set out in Recommendation 1 above. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into and execute a non-competitive contract with Zimmer Air Service Incorporated to conduct aerial spray operations services as part of the overall Lymantria dispar dispar moth control program in 2022, in the amount of $804,608 net of all taxes and charges ($818,769 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to implement an aerial spray using Foray 48B, pesticide based on a biological control agent Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), in Wards 6, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25; and subject to approval of emergency registration from the Pest Management Regulatory Agency in the First Quarter of 2022, BoVir, pesticide based on a biological control agent Lymantria dispar Nucleopolyhedrovirus, in Ward 4 (High Park). 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 based application of the biological pesticides Foray 48B (a.i. Btk) and BoVir Lymantria dispar Nucleopolyhedrovirus. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a by-law to implement a control strategy for Lymantria dispar dispar moth infestation through aerial spraying of the biological pesticides as set out in Recommendation 1. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into and execute a non-competitive contract with Zimmer Air Service Incorporated to conduct aerial spray operations services as part of the overall Lymantria dispar dispar moth control program in 2022, in the amount of $804,608 net of all taxes and charges ($818,769 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE27.5adopted
Ontario Ministry of Transportation Boundary Facility Agreement - Cinemart Drive
Cinemart Drive, built in 1985, is a collector road located north of Highway 401 and runs westerly from Morningside Avenue to Milner Avenue and primarily serves the Smart Centres' commercial shopping mall located on the north side of Cinemart Drive. There is a portion of Cinemart Drive that falls within the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's right-of-way between Morningside Avenue and approximately 220 metres west thereof which will continue to be retained by the Ministry (See Appendix 1 Map), while the remaining portion of Cinemart Drive continues to be under the jurisdiction of the City of Toronto. The purpose of this report is to seek authorization for the execution of an agreement between the City of Toronto and Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario to formalize and clarify both parties' respective responsibilities and cost sharing obligations for the maintenance and rehabilitation of that portion of Cinemart Drive located within the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario's right-of-way, including the bridge structure over Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario's ramp connecting Morningside Avenue southbound to Highway 401 westbound. The term of the agreement would be for one (1) year from the date of its execution by both parties, with automatic yearly renewals until the agreement is cancelled in writing by either party with sixty (60) days prior notice or on such other date as the parties agree. Should there be substantive changes to the agreement conditions or responsibilities that would impose additional costs or risk on either party while the agreement is in effect, Transportation Services would submit a report to City Council seeking the necessary authority to amend the agreement.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, generally in accordance with the Agreement Terms listed on page 3 of this report dated December 20, 2021 from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, generally in accordance with the Agreement Terms listed on page 3 of this report dated December 20, 2021 from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE27.6amended
Review of City of Toronto Golf Courses
Parks, Forestry, and Recreation has seven golf courses under its operational management. Two are leased out fully, and five are operated under a mixed model where golf course assets and turf are maintained by the City, green fees are set by City Council, and golf pro shop management and food and beverage operations are contracted out under two separate agreements. On September 30 2020, Council directed the extension of the contracts for the existing operating model, now expiring November 30, 2022, with an option to extend for a further one year to November 30, 2023. This extension allowed time for a third-party review of golf course operations to inform the sourcing strategy for an operator for the 2024 season and to assess the impact and results of increased golf play through 2020 and 2021. The City's operating model has faced a number of challenging trends in recent history, including decreasing rates of play and escalating costs. However, these trends shifted in 2020 as Torontonians navigated the COVID-19 pandemic with a heightened interest in outdoor recreation options. This upward trend in golf rates of play was experienced across the country, and reinvigorated interest in the sport. The impact of COVID-19 also generated discussion regarding how the City's green spaces could best serve Torontonians. The review was expanded to determine how, in the context of changing trends and public needs, to achieve optimal management and continue to deliver affordable and high-quality experiences in a financially sustainable manner. Parks, Forestry and Recreation established the following project goals to guide the review: - Continue to provide access to high-quality and affordable golf in the city; - Improve golf-related amenities (clubhouses, food and beverage offerings, customer service, etc.; - Ensure responsible environmental stewardship and management of the sites; - Advance the parkland and recreational needs of non-golfers with innovative programming, shared use arrangements, and increased access to these spaces where possible; - Advance a winter use strategy to improve access and activation during non-golf season; - Maintain a sustainable and financially responsible model; - Balance multiple and competing desired uses. Strategic adjustments to the operating model were identified to improve user experience and operational performance while maintaining City stewardship of the course lands. The review recommends that the City advance an improved status quo model (hybrid model) whereby the City retains responsibility for site maintenance and Council approval of green fees, while a single contractor operates the golf, pro shop, and food and beverage offerings. The recommended hybrid model enables a shared approach to risk mitigation and revenue generation, with the City controlling the aspects of greatest importance to environmental management, park stewardship, and public access and accessibility. This hybrid model allows Parks, Forestry and Recreation to focus on the operational elements where staff has expertise and experience, while providing safeguards for access, affordability, and financial sustainability. Conversely, the model leverages private sector industry knowledge and expertise to deliver golf operations, improved and flexible programming, and food and beverage at the sites. To advance these findings, this report recommends proceeding with a negotiated request for proposals process for the five City operated courses. This process would allow Parks, Forestry and Recreation to define the desired objectives and outcomes for the golf program in line with the review and allow the market to provide input into the optimal contractual arrangement to achieve them. To address Council's direction to explore alternative and complimentary use potential at the courses, significant analysis and public engagement was completed. The policy and regulatory framework applying to the courses, the Division's strategic plans and objectives, the analysis of each course from the perspectives of "Play", "Place", and "People", and community engagement insights inform the recommendations of this report. Of the alternative and complementary uses explored, some opportunities can be implemented across all five of the courses, some opportunities are course-specific, and a strategic opportunity has been identified at Dentonia Park. The following opportunities should be advanced at all of the courses: - Maintaining and improving golf play; - Enhancing environmental stewardship; - Supporting public access; - Growing the urban forest; - Restoring natural areas; - Identifying opportunities for Indigenous placekeeping, cultural practices, and/or economic opportunities; - Identifying opportunities for improved ravine access and trail connections; - Expanding complementary programming. While there are opportunities to build on current work to improve public access to all the sites without impacting golf play, such as through increased off-season/winter access, Dentonia Park is identified as a unique opportunity to renew the golf offering while also addressing local parkland needs. This report recommends initiating a master planning process at Dentonia Park to better achieve golf outcomes and Parks, Forestry and Recreation strategic goals. Dentonia Park would continue to operate as an 18-hole par-3 course until the master plan is completed and budget is identified to advance any suggested alterations. Following the completion of the master planning process, Dentonia Park would be redeveloped to deliver an improved golf offering and new local parkland. The golf offering on the site would be more intentionally designed to deliver learn-the-game and skills development opportunities. Preliminary analysis, confirmed with input from the golf industry, is that a nine-hole par-3 golf course with improved practice amenities would deliver improved golf outcomes. It is anticipated that through this redevelopment the City would better serve golfers and local residents. Staff will advance the negotiated request for proposals as soon as possible in order to ensure that an operator is secured prior to the current contract period's end. It is critical that the City secure a stable operating arrangement in order to maintain access to high-quality and affordable golf and to advance broader project goals and strategic objectives. Discussions with the golf industry have also underlined the importance of bringing certainty to the operations of these important assets. As such, it is anticipated that the negotiated request for proposals will be released in the second quarter of 2022. The specific contractual terms and contract duration are subject to negotiation and flexibility, and will be built out as part of the negotiated request for proposals process. With the contracts set to end in 2023, advancing the negotiated request for proposals is required to ensure continuous service while optimizing opportunities for the use of public assets.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, issue a negotiated request for proposals for the operation of the five City operated golf course operations, allowing for competitive bids for an improved status quo model ("hybrid model"), incorporating Indigenous economic opportunities as a scored element for consideration. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to apply the Welcome Policy towards Junior Memberships at City operated golf courses. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute agreements with relevant golf governing bodies and associations and not-for-profit organizations to deliver high-quality programming to expand access to the sport, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with Chief Procurement Officer and any relevant divisions, to maintain the existing 18-hole golf course structure at Dentonia Park Golf Course, while continuing to explore opportunities for further year-round recreation, multi-use arrangements, increased accessibility and affordability for golf use, and access to Taylor Massey Creek trail ravine. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on a plan and design to create a safe access and entry way from the bottom of Earl Bales Park (near the storm water ponds) to the Don Valley Golf Course for off-season access and use. 6. City Council direct the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on a data capture and survey plan to determine a general profile of who are using City of Toronto golf courses and how this data can be used to help shape future golf management policy. 7. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to collaborate with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to ensure maintenance practices and Vendor operations incorporate best environmental practices (e.g. consider green certification such as the Golf Environment Organisation and Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program), and meet annually to review progress and explore opportunities for improvement. 8. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to advance the implementation of the Parkland and Ravine Strategies on the City-owned golf courses, regarding ravine access and trail connections. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to prioritize opportunities for tree planting and natural-area restoration with a focus on native species, as part of capital works on the City-owned golf courses and reduce pesticide use in the maintenance of the City-owned golf courses to the extent possible. 10. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enhance support of off-season public access to, and expand complementary in-season programming aligned with Indigenous communities' and local communities' priorities on the City-owned golf courses. 11. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to integrate the City's climate, sustainability, equity, social and partnership objectives as part of the request for proposal in Recommendation 1 above, and retain the City's ability to advance these objectives throughout the term of the contract in collaboration with the Vendor, partners, and not-for-profit organizations focused on urban agriculture. 12. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to advance Indigenous placemaking opportunities at the City-owned golf courses as part of future capital, wayfinding and enhancement projects in collaboration with the Indigenous Affairs Office and Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee, and other Indigenous partners and communities. 13. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to develop a staff report on how Recommendations 7 to 12 above, align with the City's recently adopted TransformTO Net Zero Strategy by first quarter 2023, ahead of awarding the request for proposal in Recommendation 1 above. 14. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with relevant divisions and local community organizations, to develop engagement and programming opportunities to increase access to golf programs for underrepresented groups in the sport, including but not limited to low-income, newcomers, women, BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQ+ residents and the accessibility community. 15. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with relevant agencies and divisions, to explore and develop creative opportunities to improve access to Taylor Massey trail ravine from Dentonia Park Golf Course, in consultation with the local Ward Councillors and community. 16. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, in consultation with local Councillors and the City Clerk, on the establishment of a City Golf Steering Committee. 17. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to implement an online payment system for the 2022, or earliest possible operating season following, and to include online payment needs as part of future operational Request for Proposals. 18. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to identify feasible City golf course locations and install temporary natural skating rinks and trails. 19. City Council direct the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services and any other relevant divisions, to report back on opportunities for trail connections between the Taylor Creek ravine and Dentonia Park Golf Course, referencing the work previously undertaken as part of the Taylor Creek Park Management Plan and the Taylor Creek Watershed Master Plan, by second quarter of 2023, and to seek out any opportunities to accelerate implementation based on additional Ravine Strategy funding from government partners.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, issue a negotiated request for proposals for the operation of the five City operated golf course operations, allowing for competitive bids for an improved status quo model ("hybrid model"), incorporating Indigenous economic opportunities as a scored element for consideration. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to apply the Welcome Policy towards Junior Memberships at City operated golf courses. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute agreements with relevant golf governing bodies and associations and not-for-profit organizations to deliver high-quality programming to expand access to the sport, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to initiate a master planning process for the future of Dentonia Park Golf Course, in consultation with Transportation Services, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, local stakeholders, Indigenous communities, golfers, vendors and area Councillors, among others, that reimagines an improved golf offering and increases parkland availability to the public, and to report back to City Council when completed.
IE27.7adopted
On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Pilot Update
This report provides an update on the one-year Residential and Downtown On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Station pilots that were launched in October of 2020, including information on charging station utilization, greenhouse gas impacts, costs, revenues and measures taken to improve compliance by non-Electric Vehicle operators with the existing Electric Vehicle parking regulations. At the request of Toronto Hydro, the report seeks City Council approval to continue collecting data on the sites that were part of the Downtown and Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station pilots by eight (8) months. While uptake of the pilots' charging stations has increased over the past 12 months, the pandemic has had an impact on some of the findings. This ongoing review will allow time to collect additional data for a more accurate reflection of Electric Vehicle charging adoption as more of the workforce returns to work centres and Electric Vehicle owners require steady-state charging of their Electric Vehicles. If approved staff will be seeking City Council authority to amend the existing participation agreements between Transportation Services and Toronto Hydro to reflect an extension to the pilots for eight more months. The report also speaks to the plan for extending the first stage of the Electric Vehicle roll-out into a more comprehensive city-wide program. It is further anticipated that this program be transferred to the responsibility of the Toronto Parking Authority beginning in 2023 and that Toronto Parking Authority integrate this program with its network of public Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure that it is developing as part of its Electric Vehicle charging program.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the extension of the Downtown and Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station pilots by eight (8) months until May 31, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to amend, enter into and execute existing participation agreements between Transportation Services and Toronto Hydro for the Downtown and Residential On-Street Pilot Projects, per Recommendation 1 above, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with the final results of the Downtown and Residential On-street Electric Vehicle Charge Station pilot at the end of the extended evaluation period in the Second Quarter of 2022, should Recommendation 1 above be approved, and next steps on an expanded program for on-street electric vehicle charging with implementation on-street as early as 2022. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with Toronto Hydro and the Toronto Parking Authority to commence expansion of the City's On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Station program, including siting criteria, costs, and any other requirements to ensure expeditious roll-out of further locations as funding becomes available in 2022, with existing charge stations and future new charge stations to be transferred to the responsibility of the Toronto Parking Authority in 2023. 5. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the action to give effect thereto.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the extension of the Downtown and Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station pilots by eight (8) months until May 31, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to amend, enter into and execute existing participation agreements between Transportation Services and Toronto Hydro for the Downtown and Residential On-Street Pilot Projects, as per Part 1 of this report dated December 20, 2021 and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with the final results of the Downtown and Residential On-street Electric Vehicle Charge Station pilot at the end of the extended evaluation period in the Second Quarter of 2022, should part 1 of this report be approved, and next steps on an expanded program for on-street electric vehicle charging with implementation on-street as early as 2022. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with Toronto Hydro and the Toronto Parking Authority to commence expansion of the City's On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Station program, including siting criteria, costs, and any other requirements to ensure expeditious roll-out of further locations as funding becomes available in 2022, with existing charge stations and future new charge stations to be transferred to the responsibility of the Toronto Parking Authority in 2023. 5. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the action to give effect thereto.
IE27.8amended
Update on Vision Zero Speed Management Strategy and Related Initiatives
Higher speeds contribute to a higher risk of serious injuries and fatalities by reducing driver reaction time, increasing the vehicle stopping distance, and inflicting more severe blunt force trauma on victims upon impact. Through the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, a Speed Management Strategy is being implemented comprised of seven integrated speed reduction tools aimed at mitigating risks associated with high speeds. These include revised speed limit setting practices, road design improvements, enhanced police enforcement, proactive deployment of Watch Your Speed signs, speed limit reductions, automated enforcement and public education. The priority of the Speed Management Strategy is arterial roadways. Analysis of collision data has shown that over 80 percent of serious injury and fatal collisions happen on arterial roadways, where traffic volumes and travel speeds are higher. Monitoring completed to date has found evidence that the reductions have had a positive impact on reductions in operating speeds of vehicles, compared to similar control segments. The effectiveness of all speed management measures combined will continue to be evaluated through monitoring long-term changes in the number, rate and type of traffic collisions, either specific to a corridor or city-wide. The purpose of this report is to respond to a number of requests from City Council regarding the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy and related programs such as Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera, including information on expanding these programs, as well as updates on heavy truck safety initiatives and safety for people cycling during construction activity. This report also requests Council authority to amend the existing Automated Speed Enforcement Municipal Processing Centre agreement between Toronto and Partnering Municipalities to add new municipalities to the program, and to enter into operational agreements with the necessary license plate registrars in the Province of Quebec in order to lay Automated Speed Enforcement charges against vehicles bearing Province of Quebec license plates. In addition, Transportation Services is also recommending amendments to Community Safety Zones near schools to support school safety and the Automated Speed Enforcement program. Finally, this report recommends that Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with divisional partners, to take the necessary steps required to implement an Administrative Penalty System for the Automated Speed Enforcement and Automated Speed Enforcement programs once the enabling regulatory framework is provided by the Province. Staff will report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on any necessary recommendations to give effect to the operation of Administrative Penalty System for the Automated Speed Enforcement and Automated Speed Enforcement programs.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to amend the Automated Speed Enforcement Municipal Processing Centre agreement each time a new municipality is added to such agreement for the duration of the contract between Toronto and Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Incorporated for the provision of Automated Speed Enforcement services, all on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and include all necessary budget and staff changes required to support other municipalities as part of the annual budget submission. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an operational agreement(s) with Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec for the access and use of certified license plate registration information from the Province of Quebec, on terms and conditions generally as set out in the report (January 11, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an operational agreement(s) with the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, for the access and use of license plate registration information from select provinces outside of Ontario, on terms and conditions generally as set out in the report (January 11, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the amendments to existing Community Safety Zones as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (January 11, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 5. City Council designate as Community Safety Zones the school locations and authorize the amendments as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (January 11, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, Director, Court Services, and the City Solicitor, to acquire and implement 25 additional Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras to the Automated Speed Enforcement Program as soon as possible in 2022, in accordance with the City's existing contract relating to Request for Proposal 9148-19-0048 (for the provision of Automated Speed Enforcement services) and to include for consideration as part of the 2023 Budget Process all budget and staff anticipated to be required for those 25 additional Automated Speed Cameras. 7. City Council authorize the City Manager, the General Manager, Transportation Services, Director, Court Services, Director, Revenue Services and the City Solicitor, once the enabling regulatory framework is provided by the Province, to take steps to implement an Administrative Penalty System for the Red Light Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement programs, and direct the City Manager, the General Manager, Transportation Services, Director, Court Services, Director, Revenue Services and the City Solicitor to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with an update and any necessary recommendations to give effect to the operation of Administrative Penalty System for the Red Light Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement programs. 8. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to, as part of the update to the Guiding Principles for Cyclist Safety in Work Zones, to work in consultation with stakeholders to communicate and hear feedback on the proposed changes. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the existing criteria for establishing Community Safety Zones and consider including other sensitive community areas such as Senior Safety Zones and locations near parks and community centres and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee once the Provincial review of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program is completed. 10. City Council direct the General Manager Transportation Services to immediately initiate a process to designate as Community Safety Zones all stretches of roadway currently designated as Seniors Safety Zones. 11. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to immediately advance work to expand the program further at the earliest possible date, including a Request for Proposal that considers all possible technologies.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to amend the Automated Speed Enforcement Municipal Processing Centre agreement each time a new municipality is added to such agreement for the duration of the contract between Toronto and Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Incorporated for the provision of Automated Speed Enforcement services, all on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and include all necessary budget and staff changes required to support other municipalities as part of the annual budget submission. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an operational agreement(s) with Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec for the access and use of certified license plate registration information from the Province of Quebec, on terms and conditions generally as set out in the report (January 11, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an operational agreement(s) with the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, for the access and use of license plate registration information from select provinces outside of Ontario, on terms and conditions generally as set out in the report (January 11, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the amendments to existing Community Safety Zones as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (January 11, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 5. City Council designate as Community Safety Zones the school locations and authorize the amendments as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (January 11, 2022) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, Director, Court Services, and the City Solicitor, to include for consideration as part of the 2023 Budget Process all budget and staff anticipated to be required in order to accommodate the 25 additional Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras to the Automated Speed Enforcement Program in accordance with the City's existing contract relating to Request for Proposal 9148-19-0048 (for the provision of Automated Speed Enforcement services). 7. City Council authorize the City Manager, the General Manager, Transportation Services, Director, Court Services, Director, Revenue Services and the City Solicitor, once the enabling regulatory framework is provided by the Province, to take steps to implement an Administrative Penalty System for the Red Light Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement programs, and direct the City Manager, the General Manager, Transportation Services, Director, Court Services, Director, Revenue Services and the City Solicitor to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with an update and any necessary recommendations to give effect to the operation of Administrative Penalty System for the Red Light Camera and Automated Speed Enforcement programs.
IE27.9adopted
Revisiting Strategy to Maintain Public Walkways in a State of Good Repair
This report is in response to City Council request for the General Manager, Transportation Services, to provide information on maintenance service levels for public walkways. In addition, the report discusses the need to develop a multi-divisional city-wide strategy to maintain public walkways in a state of good repair, including information on how these walkways are inventoried, inspected, and maintained.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee received the report (December 20, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE27.10amended
Review of the City's Chute Closure Program
This report provides information on the City of Toronto's (City) Chute Closure Program (Program). It presents options for multi-residential buildings that are not currently receiving City waste collection services and/or not able to receive City waste collection services to close their garbage chutes. It also provides an overview of the current Program, current permit activity and outlines other preliminary options considered for multi-residential chute closure. The Solid Waste Management Services Division reviewed the options in consultation with Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, and does not recommend any Program changes.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the City Solicitor, and all other appropriate Divisions, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on key considerations to implement and operationalize Option 1 described in the report (December 20, 2021) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE27.11adopted
Data Comparison of In-House and Contracted Waste Collection
The City of Toronto currently provides daytime curbside waste collection service through a hybrid model with Collection Districts (Districts) 1 and 2 of the city collected by contracted service providers (service providers) and Districts 3 and 4 collected by in-house City staff. In November 2021, Toronto City Council authorized Solid Waste Management Services to award a contract for contracted collection service in District 1. As part of this item, a report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee was requested on specific data comparisons around service between each of Toronto's Solid Waste Management Districts regarding: a. costs, including annual increases and how costs are calculated; b. number of complaints (via 311 and direct to contractors); c. penalties to service providers; d. warnings to service providers; e. diversion rates; f. contingency fees of previous contracts; g. waste contamination rates. This report will provide details on the data and information requested above on contracted and in-house daytime curbside waste collection services.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee received the report (December 14, 2021) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE27.12adopted
Official Recognition of Friends of Cornell Park in the Community of Scarborough-Guildwood
Friends of Cornell Park will encourage the local community to dedicate their time and energy to advance community interaction and usage of Cornell Park. The Community Park is located at 18 Beran Drive, Scarborough near Markham Road and Lawrence Avenue East and features a children's playground, Raptors Basketball Court, Volleyball, and walking paths connecting to the local roads within the Cornell neighbourhood. Friends of Cornell Park will focus on engaging the community, fundraising to support the installation of a splash pad in conjunction with the City Parks and Partnership office, address park amenities, and form a volunteer working group to introduce community-driven projects maintained by the community. As the City of Toronto recognizes volunteers by "Promoting volunteerism and connecting people to volunteer opportunities." The City of Toronto's website states that "volunteers play an important role and assistant in the delivery of services to the community." Recognition of the Friends of Cornell Park will promote volunteer engagement within the local community and add support to their endeavors to enhance the community park.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council support the official recognition of Friends of Cornell Park, located at 18 Beran Drive, Scarborough in the community of Scarborough-Guildwood.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council support the official recognition of Friends of Cornell Park, located at 18 Beran Drive, Scarborough in the community of Scarborough-Guildwood.
IE27.13adopted
Baycrest Ride - F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway Closure
Baycrest has been serving Torontonians for over 103 years. They operate the largest long term care home in the country, are a global leader in research, innovation, education and care for older adults, with a special focus on brain health and aging. Baycrest is home to a robust research and innovation network, including one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, the Rotman Research Institute; the scientific headquarters of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging, Canada's largest national dementia research initiative; and the Baycrest-powered Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation, a solution accelerator focused on driving innovation in the aging and brain health sector. The Baycrest Ride, a cycling fundraising event organized by the Baycrest, is proposing to host their event on June 5, 2022 consisting of a 25 kilometres, 50 kilometres and 75 kilometres distance rides with approximately 10,000 cyclists to participate in the event and expected to raise over $4 million for their foundation. Council approval is being requested to close the F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway on June 5, 2022 for the purpose of the Baycrest Ride in support of the Baycrest Foundation. In the past, portions of Lake Shore Boulevard, the F.G. Gardiner Expressway and all of the Don Valley Parkway have been closed for similar events.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from the Humber River to the Don Valley Parkway, including all ramps, and the Don Valley Parkway, from the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to York Mills Road, including all ramps, on June 5, 2022 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for the Baycrest Ride event. 2. City Council prohibit other road closures due to events or film permits on arterial roads bounded by Highway 401, Warden Avenue, Lake Ontario, Humber River, Queen Street / The Queensway, and Yonge Street, as they will be required to accommodate overflow traffic from the expressway closures resulting from the Baycrest Ride event. 3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to not schedule any subway closures during the period the Baycrest Ride event is held. 4. City Council require the organizer to pay, within 90 days of the City issuing an invoice, any costs incurred to the City to secure the work zones along the F. G. Gardiner Expressway during the F. G. Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation work.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from the Humber River to the Don Valley Parkway, including all ramps, and the Don Valley Parkway, from the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to York Mills Road, including all ramps, on June 5, 2022 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for the Baycrest Ride event; 2. City Council prohibit other road closures due to events or film permits on arterial roads bounded by Highway 401, Warden Avenue, Lake Ontario, Humber River, Queen Street/The Queensway, and Yonge Street, as they will be required to accommodate overflow traffic from the expressway closures resulting from the Baycrest Ride event; 3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to not schedule any subway closures during the period the Baycrest Ride event is held; 4. City Council require the organizer to pay, within 90 days of the City issuing an invoice, any costs incurred to the City to secure the work zones along the F. G. Gardiner Expressway during the F. G. Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation work.
IE27.14adopted
The Marlee Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West area is facing an explosion of residential developments with six active development applications underway on Marlee Avenue and more anticipated to come. This explosion of development has been made more acute by the potential impact of the provincial Major Transit Stations Areas (MTSAs) policy that allows for increased densities of 45 stories and above in proximity to major transit stations. This unprecedented level of development is making an already-serious traffic safety and total gridlock issue in the community worse, including TTC bus access to Lawrence West Station and access to the Lawrence Allen Centre and the Allen Road. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive traffic study to explore potential proactive improvements to traffic flow and safety of vulnerable road users in this area including the use of adjacent lands to improve TTC bus access to Lawrence West Subway Station and ways of better utilizing the rarely-used North and Southbound ramps from the Allen Road to Lawrence Avenue West.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request that the General Manager of Transportation Services, working with the City Planning Department and the Toronto Transit Commission, report back in the fourth quarter 2022 on a business case study for traffic and transportation improvement measures in the Marlee Avenue and Lawrence Avenue West corridor including, but not limited to, the use of adjacent lands and the North and Southbound access ramps to Allen Road. This report should build off and include recommendations and findings made in the Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Project and Transportation Master Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. City Council request that the General Manager of Transportation Services, working with the City Planning Department and the Toronto Transit Commission, report back in Q4 2022 on a business case study for traffic and transportation improvement measures in the Marlee Avenue and Lawrence Avenue West corridor including, but not limited to, the use of adjacent lands and the North and Southbound access ramps to Allen Road. This report should build off and include recommendations and findings made in the Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Project and Transportation Master Plan.
IE27.15adopted
Excessive Speeding by City Workers on Local Roads
When City-operated vehicles, including large trucks, exceed speed limits on local roads it is a matter of public interest. Given the efforts and expense the City has invested in making roads safer, the Public Service should be held to the same or higher standard as other vehicle operators. However, a recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request found that many tickets have been issued to Solid Waste Management Services vehicles in Automated Speed Enforcement zones, which are also Community Safety Zones. In FOI documents surrendered by the City the speed of the offending vehicles was redacted, so the scale of the problem is unclear. This information should be made public. The public has a right to know if the Public Service is not obeying the laws, in order to hold it accountable. The Public Service must be a role model for safe driving and set an example for by adhering to posted speed limits.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee directed staff to report back at the March 29, 2022 meeting of Infrastructure and Environment Committee on: 1. The number of Automated Speed Enforcement speeding tickets issued to Toronto Solid Waste Services vehicles, broken down by vehicle type, velocity, and infraction location; 2. Information on the policy for paying speeding tickets (i.e. who pays the fine, the City or the driver), and a summary of Automated Speed Enforcement fine payments by staff and the City; and 3. Information on consequences of traffic violations, beyond fines, for members of the Public Service.
Staff recommendation as filed
That staff report back at the March 29, 2022 meeting of Infrastructure and Environment Committee on: 1. The number of Automated Speed Enforcement speeding tickets issued to Toronto Solid Waste Services vehicles, broken down by vehicle type, velocity, and infraction location. 2. Information on the policy for paying speeding tickets (i.e. who pays the fine, the City or the driver), and a summary of Automated Speed Enforcement fine payments by staff and the City. 3. Information on consequences of traffic violations, beyond fines, for members of the Public Service.