Infrastructure and Environment Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 13 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.
IE28.1adopted
The purpose of this report is to request the authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6048934 issued to GHD Limited for the Provision of Professional Services for Humber Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrades awarded under Request For Proposal Number 9117-18-7205. The project is near the end of the detailed design phase and due to the change orders issued to date, the project contingency amount is almost depleted. The Purchase Order Amendment is required in order to replenish the project contingency, mitigate risk and address any unforeseen issues during the construction. The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment being requested is $550,000 net of all taxes and charges ($559,680 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $6,982,660 net of all taxes and charges ($7,105,555 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $7,532,660 ($7,665,235 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) 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), authorized the amendment of Purchase Order Number 6048934 with GHD Limited for Professional Services for Humber Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrades by an additional amount of $550,000 net of all taxes and charges ($559,680 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery), revising the current purchase order value from $6,982,660 net of all taxes and charges ($7,105,555 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery) to $7,532,660 net of all taxes and charges ($7,665,235 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery).
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 section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6048934 with GHD Limited for Professional Services for Humber Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Upgrades by an additional amount of $550,000 net of all taxes and charges ($559,680 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery), revising the current purchase order value from $6,982,660 net of all taxes and charges ($7,105,555 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery) to $7,532,660 net of all taxes and charges ($7,665,235 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery).
IE28.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to request the authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6048844 issued to M.E. Andrews and Associated Limited for the Provision of Professional Services for Local and Trunk Sewer Asset Condition Assessment awarded under Request for Proposal Number 9155-18-7147. Due to the schedule of the Owner's Engineering Technical Advisor Request for Proposal for the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Section 3 Reconstruction project, work associated with this sewer asset condition assessment project must now be accelerated and done in addition to the current option year locations. Also, there is insufficient time to tender and award a separate sewer asset condition assessment project. Therefore, a Purchase Order amendment to Purchase Order Number 6048844 issued to M.E. Andrews and Associated Limited is required in order to add the scope of work related to the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Section 3 Reconstruction project. The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment being requested is $2,100,000 net of all taxes and charges ($2,136,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery), revising the current purchase order value from $48,756,014 net of all taxes and charges ($49,614,120 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery) to $50,856,014 net of all taxes and charges ($51,751,080 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery).
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. In accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), authorized the amendment of Purchase Order Number 6048844 with M.E. Andrews and Associates Limited for Professional Services for Local and Trunk Sewer Asset Condition Assessment by an additional amount of $2,100,000 net of all taxes and charges ($2,136,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery), revising the current purchase order value from $48,756,014 net of all taxes and charges ($49,614,120 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery) to $50,856,014 net of all taxes and charges ($51,751,080 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery).
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 section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6048844 with M.E. Andrews and Associates Limited for Professional Services for Local and Trunk Sewer Asset Condition Assessment by an additional amount of $2,100,000 net of all taxes and charges ($2,136,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery), revising the current purchase order value from $48,756,014 net of all taxes and charges ($49,614,120 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery) to $50,856,014 net of all taxes and charges ($51,751,080 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery).
IE28.3adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6046595 issued to AECOM Canada Limited, for additional engineering services for construction contract administration and site inspection for the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades Project at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant. The amendment is needed for additional services resulting from an extension to the construction completion date and includes a contingency allowance should the work be further delayed due to any unforeseen construction issues, which may arise through to Project completion. The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment being requested is $7,861,635 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,000,000 net of Harmonized Salses Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $8,353,347 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,500,366 net of Harmonized Salses Tax recoveries) to $16,214,982 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($16,500,366 net of Harmonized Salses Tax 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), authorized the amendment of Purchase Order Number 6046595 with AECOM Canada Limited to provide additional engineering services for construction contract administration for the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant in the amount of $7,861,635 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($8,000,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $8,353,347 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,500,366 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $16,214,982 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($16,500,366 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and extend the delivery date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024.
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. 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 Purchase Order Number 6046595 with AECOM Canada Limited to provide additional engineering services for construction contract administration for the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant in the amount of $7,861,635 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($8,000,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $8,353,347 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,500,366 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $16,214,982 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($16,500,366 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and extend the delivery date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024.
IE28.4adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Orders to Sanscon Construction Limited and Victor Ford and Associates Incorporated, respectively, in respect to the reconstruction of Toronto Transit Committee track allowance, road reconstruction, street lighting installation and landscape work on Wellington Street East between Yonge Street and Church Street, and on Church Street between Front Street and King Street. The total value of the amendment being requested to Purchase Order Number 6051690, issued to Sanscon Construction Limited, for the construction of the above referenced works through Contract Number 20ECS-TI-20SP (Request for Tender Ariba Document Number 2592857459) is $4,899,526 net of all taxes and charges ($4,985,758 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). Approval of this amendment revises the current purchase order value from $8,300,861 ($8,446,956 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $13,200,387 net of taxes and charges ($13,432,714 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The total value of the amendment being requested to Purchase Order Number 6037171, issued to Victor Ford and Associates Incorporated, as a result of Request for Proposal 9118-13-5012, for additional design support services is $338,936 net of all taxes and charges ($344,901 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $338,720 to $677,656 net of taxes and charges ($689,583 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The overall project includes state-of-good-repair improvements and incorporates Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and Green Streets principles with the following scope: - Public realm improvements which include wider boulevard areas and pedestrian clearways, street trees, space for patios and bike parking; - Road safety improvements including traffic signal improvements; - State-of-good-repair road reconstruction; - State-of-good-repair removal / replacement of Toronto Transit Commission streetcar tracks; - Upgrading of Toronto Hydro and telecom infrastructure.
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), authorized the amendment of: a. Purchase Order Number 6051690 with Sanscon Construction Limited, for the reconstruction of Toronto Transit Commission track allowance, street lighting installation and landscaping work on Wellington Street between Yonge Street and Church Street, and on Church Street between Front Street and King Street, in the amount of $4,899,526 net of all taxes and charges ($4,985,758 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $8,300,861 ($8,446,956 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $13,200,387 net of taxes and charges ($13,432,714 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and b. Purchase Order Number 6037171 with Victor Ford and Associates Incorporated, for the provision of additional design support services related to resumption of construction on Wellington Street between Yonge Street and Church Street, and on Church Street between Front Street and King Street in the amount of $338,936 net of all taxes and charges ($344,901.27 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $338,720.00 to $677,656.00 net of taxes and charges ($689,583 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management, 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: a. Amend Purchase Order Number 6051690 with Sanscon Construction Limited, for the reconstruction of Toronto Transit Commission track allowance, street lighting installation and landscaping work on Wellington Street between Yonge Street and Church Street, and on Church Street between Front Street and King Street, in the amount of $4,899,526 net of all taxes and charges ($4,985,758 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $8,300,861 ($8,446,956 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $13,200,387 net of taxes and charges ($13,432,714 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). b. Amend Purchase Order Number 6037171 with Victor Ford and Associates Incorporated, for the provision of additional design support services related to resumption of construction on Wellington Street between Yonge Street and Church Street, and on Church Street between Front Street and King Street in the amount of $338,936 net of all taxes and charges ($344,901.27 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $338,720.00 to $677,656.00 net of taxes and charges ($689,583 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
IE28.5adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority for the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate and enter into three (3) non-competitive contracts with each of Alfa Laval Incorporated, Pro Aqua, Incorporated, and Veolia Water Technologies Canada Incorporated. These contracts will be for the supply of proprietary parts and supplies required for the maintenance of City wastewater and water treatment process equipment installed at the various plants. The initial term of these contracts will be from the date the contracts are issued to March 31, 2023, with the option to renew for six (6) additional one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount of $12,311,444, net of Harmonized Sales Tax (Harmonized Sales Tax) ($12,528,126 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). City Council approval is required in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment for each vendor under Article 7, Non-competitive or Limited solicitations, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Alfa Laval Incorporated (Alfa Laval) for the continued supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of centrifuges installed at various City wastewater and water treatment plants, on the following terms and conditions: a. The initial term of the contract be from the date the contract is issued to March 31, 2023, and include the option to renew for six (6) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount over seven (7) years of $5,346,254 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($5,440,348 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); b. Alfa Laval continues to be the manufacturer or exclusive distributor of the parts; and c. Conditional upon such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Pro Aqua, Incorporated (Pro Aqua) for the continued supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of equipment installed at various City wastewater treatment plants, on the following terms and conditions: a. The initial term of the contract be from the date the contract is issued to March 31, 2023, and include the option to renew for six (6) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount over seven (7) years of $6,551,044 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($6,666,342 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); b. Pro Aqua continues to be the exclusive distributor of the parts; and c. Conditional upon such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with the Veolia Water Technologies Canada Incorporated (Veolia Water Technologies) for the continued supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of equipment installed at various City wastewater treatment plants, on the following terms and conditions: a. The initial term of the contract be from the date the contract is issued to March 31, 2023, and include the option to renew for six (6) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount over seven (7) years of $414,146 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($421,435 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); b. Veolia Water Technologies continues to be the manufacturer or exclusive distributor of the parts; and c. Conditional upon such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Alfa Laval Incorporated (Alfa Laval) for the continued supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of centrifuges installed at various City wastewater and water treatment plants, on the following terms and conditions: a. The initial term of the contract be from the date the contract is issued to March 31, 2023, and include the option to renew for six (6) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount over seven (7) years of $5,346,254 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($5,440,348 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); b. Alfa Laval continues to be the manufacturer or exclusive distributor of the parts; c. Conditional upon such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Pro Aqua, Incorporated (Pro Aqua) for the continued supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of equipment installed at various City wastewater treatment plants, on the following terms and conditions: a. The initial term of the contract be from the date the contract is issued to March 31, 2023, and include the option to renew for six (6) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount over seven (7) years of $6,551,044 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($6,666,342 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); b. Pro Aqua continues to be the exclusive distributor of the parts; c. Conditional upon such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with the Veolia Water Technologies Canada Incorporated (Veolia Water Technologies) for the continued supply of proprietary parts required for the maintenance of equipment installed at various City wastewater treatment plants, on the following terms and conditions: a. The initial term of the contract be from the date the contract is issued to March 31, 2023, and include the option to renew for six (6) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount over seven (7) years of $414,146 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($421,435 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); b. Veolia Water Technologies continues to be the manufacturer or exclusive distributor of the parts; c. Conditional upon such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IE28.6adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek approval from City Council to accept a donation and enter into a donor agreement with The Garden Club of Toronto, a registered charity, for renovations to the Allan Gardens Children's Conservatory Teaching Garden, a City-owned facility in Allan Gardens. Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan includes $0.250 million in debt funding in 2022 for renovations to the Allan Gardens Children's Conservatory Teaching Garden within the Parks Plan sub-project in the Park Development project. Authority from Council is required to amend the approved 2022-2031 Capital Budget and Plan by increasing the total project cost by $0.100 million with future year cash flow commitments in 2023, funded from the donation for this project.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept a donation valued at up to $0.100 million from The Garden Club of Toronto, to provide financial support for the Children's Conservatory Teaching Garden revitalization project at Allan Gardens, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a donor agreement with The Garden Club of Toronto, outlining the agreed-upon uses of the donated funds and donor recognition, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council approve an amendment to the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for the Parks Plan sub-project, in the Parks Development project, in the amount of $0.100 million, by increasing the total project cost and future year cash flow commitments in 2023 funded from The Garden Club of Toronto donation, for the purpose of the Allan Gardens Teaching Garden.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept a donation valued at up to $0.100 million from The Garden Club of Toronto, to provide financial support for the Children's Conservatory Teaching Garden revitalization project at Allan Gardens, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a donor agreement with The Garden Club of Toronto, outlining the agreed-upon uses of the donated funds and donor recognition, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council approve an amendment to the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for the Parks Plan sub-project, in the Parks Development project, in the amount of $0.100 million, by increasing the total project cost and future year cash flow commitments in 2023 funded from The Garden Club of Toronto donation, for the purpose of the Allan Gardens Teaching Garden.
IE28.7amended
The Cycling Network Plan and the associated Near Term Implementation Plan, adopted by City Council in December 2021 seeks to build on the existing network of cycling routes to Connect gaps in the current network, Grow the network into new parts of the city, and Renew existing parts of the network to improve safety. This report recommends a number of bikeway projects that are proposed to be installed in the near term (2022 to 2024) for which design and consultation have been completed. This report seeks Council authority to install 10 centreline kilometres of new bikeways on the following streets: - Bartlett Avenue, Havelock Street, Gladstone Avenue and Lindsey Avenue: Davenport Road to College Street (contra-flow bike lane and cycle tracks, Ward 9) - Knox Avenue: Eastern Avenue to Lake Shore Boulevard (bi-directional cycle tracks, Ward 14) - The Queensway: the Humber Bridge to Burma Drive (cycle tracks, Ward 3) - Sentinel Road: Dovehouse Avenue to Sheppard Avenue West (cycle tracks, Ward 6) - Sheppard Avenue East: Bonnington Place to Clairtrell Road (cycle tracks, Ward 18) - Steeles Avenue East: Midland Avenue to McCowan Road (cycle tracks, Ward 23) - Wellington Street: Bathurst Street to Blue Jays Way (bi-directional cycle tracks, Ward 10) - Willowdale Avenue: Empress Avenue to Sheppard Avenue East (cycle tracks, Ward 18) This report also seeks Council authority to make improvements to 5 centreline kilometres of existing cycling infrastructure on the following streets: - Bloor Street West: Bartlett Avenue to Havelock St (cycle tracks to two-way cycle tracks, Ward 9) - College Street: Bay Street to Manning Street (bicycle lanes to cycle tracks, Ward 11) - Douro Street: King Street to Strachan Avenue (uni-directional cycle tracks to bi-directional cycle tracks, Ward 10) - Sentinel Road: Lamberton Boulevard to Dovehouse Avenue (bicycle lanes to cycle tracks, Ward 6 and 7) - Stephen Drive: The Queensway to Ringley Avenue (bicycle lanes to cycle tracks, Ward 3) - Wellington Street: Strachan Avenue to Bathurst Street (bicycle lanes to bi-directional cycle tracks, Ward 10) The changes proposed would improve safety and mobility options by providing improved cycling connections to transit, parks, local schools, businesses, and residences. Pedestrian improvements have also been included in the projects, wherever feasible, including curb extensions and new sidewalk installations, and motor vehicle lane adjustments. In addition, this report summarizes a preliminary evaluation of the pilot 2021 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects on Midtown Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue south of River Street and recommends the temporary pilot periods of both installations be extended to July 2023, before which time Transportation Services will report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee and City Council on additional data, evaluation, and recommendations on the future of the two temporary ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects installed in 2021. The ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion program dedicated road space on a temporary basis to facilitate cycling for essential trips and physical activity in order to support the city during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The program was highlighted in the City of Toronto's Office of Recovery and Rebuild's COVID-19: Impacts and Opportunities Report, which indicated that transportation infrastructure and programs will be critical for Toronto's recovery to build back better. Seven of the temporary ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion projects installed in 2020 were made permanent in December 2021. There were two additional corridors installed in 2021, Yonge Street from Davisville Avenue to Bloor Street and Bayview Avenue from River Street to Front Street East. The ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street pilot on Yonge Street implemented cafés, cycle tracks and other streetscape elements in July 2021. The expanded CaféTO program provided urgent support to local restaurants, while the ActiveTO bikeways provided a new safe connection that mirrored the Line 1 subway line. After less than a year and with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding public health restrictions, the preliminary data demonstrates significant increases in cycling trips on the corridor and a reduction in motor vehicle operating speeds, as well as support for local business including an increase in the number of CaféTO patios on the corridor. The preliminary data also indicates that motor vehicle travel times on Midtown Yonge Street have increased in comparison to the pre-pandemic baseline from Fall 2019. After various adjustments to the pilot and with evolving pandemic restrictions, travel times have increased by up to 30 seconds in AM/PM peak periods (down from 90 seconds observed Fall 2021) and approximately 102 seconds midday (reduced from 150 seconds observed in Fall 2021). At this point, the motor vehicle impacts are within the scale of impacts of the other ActiveTO 2020 and permanent bikeway projects that removed motor vehicle travel lanes. The largest impacts have been observed in the northbound direction during the middle of the day. As a result of this data and follow-up field observations, signal coordination timing adjustments and a Corridor Traffic Management System project are being implemented to optimize traffic operations along the corridor. Community consultation has taken place, both before and during the pilot, with local businesses, four Business Improvements Areas, several neighbourhood associations and area residents. Feedback for the ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street Pilot ranged from support for the project citing improved safety and experience for people walking and cycling because of the cycle tracks and complete street design, to requests to remove the cycle tracks due to concerns about motor vehicle congestion and increased travel time. Additional data collection, monitoring, and evaluation is recommended as Toronto reopens and recovers from the on-going pandemic impacts, particularly to address impacts from changing volumes of motor vehicle traffic along the corridor. The ActiveTO pilot on Bayview Avenue East was implemented between Front Street East and River Street to provide a safe and direct detour to the Lower Don Trail closures. While Waterfront Toronto has moved forward with closures of the trail south of Corktown Commons until at least 2024, the planned Parks, Forestry and Recreation project which was expected to close the trail in 2021 to widen and improve the trail between Riverdale Park and Corktown Commons has experienced a delay due to contractor issues. Construction of the Lower Don Trail project is now expected to start in 2022. Extending the pilot period to July 2023, would allow staff to monitor the status of the trail construction project and report back with recommendations based on those findings. As such, Transportation Services recommends extending the pilot period and existing delegation of authority in place for the corridors below until July 2023: - Bayview Avenue: River Street to Front Street East (multi-use trail, Ward 13); - Yonge Street: Davisville Avenue to 100 metres south of Bloor Street (cycle tracks, Ward 11 and 12). Finally, this report seeks to make minor housekeeping amendments to existing bikeways and their associated traffic and parking by-laws on the following streets: - Bloor Street West (bike lane by-laws and traffic and parking, Ward 9) - Davenport Road (bike lane by-laws and traffic and parking, Ward 11) - Danforth Avenue (traffic and parking, Ward 19) - The Esplanade (bike lane by-laws and traffic and parking, Ward 10 and 13) A map of the bikeway and ActiveTO projects proposed in this report is included as Attachment 1.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections project and all required Chapter 886, 903, 910, 925, and 950 by-law amendments on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Revised Attachment 2, attached to motion 4a by Chair McKelvie: a. Bartlett Avenue (Davenport Road to Bloor Street West); b. Bloor Street West (Bartlett Avenue to Havelock Street); c. Havelock Street (Bloor Street West to Sylvan Avenue); d. Lindsey Avenue (Havelock Street to Gladstone Avenue); e. Gladstone Avenue (Sylvan Avenue to College Street). 2. City Council authorize the installation of College Street West Upgrades project between Manning Avenue and Bay Street and all required Chapter 886, 910, and 950 by-law amendments, as generally described in Attachment 3 - College Street Upgrades By-Laws. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and develop, during the future feasibility analysis and design phases of College Street, on the following elements: a. design solutions to install raised sidewalks across all side streets not completed by the College Street Upgrade project; b. the creation of a street vision emerging from a robust, transparent collaborative process including incorporating environmental improvements and greening initiatives outlined in the HVRA and PARA Green Plans, including engaging the Forestry division for possible opportunities for tree planting and permeable surfaces on street flankages wherever possible, and; c. the development of a working group with key stakeholders including area residents. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to establish metrics and commence data collection on safety of all road users, and impacts to motor vehicle traffic following the completion of construction of the College Street Upgrades project and provide an update to stakeholders and the public 12 months after construction completion. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a safety analysis of Bathurst Street and College Street, and Spadina Avenue and College intersections to update pavement markings, signage and other infrastructure to support safer travel and include in the current College Street Upgrade project. 6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to facilitate the CaféTO applications in 2023 and engage with applicants between Manning Avenue and Spadina Avenue to identify contiguous CaféTO applications and the potential use of the raised cycle tracks adjacent to the sidewalk. 7. City Council authorize the installation of Douro-Wellington Cycling Connections project and all required Chapter 886, 910, 925, and 950 by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 4 - Douro-Wellington Cycling Connections By-Laws: a. Bathurst Street (Front Street West to Richmond Street West); b. Clarence Square (Spadina Avenue to Wellington Street West); c. Douro Street (King Street West to Strachan Avenue); d. Wellington Street West (Strachan Avenue to Blue Jays Way). 8. City Council authorize the installation of Knox Avenue Cycling Connections project between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East and all required Chapter 886, and 950 by-law amendments, as generally described in Attachment 5 - Knox Avenue Cycling Connections By-Laws. 9. City Council authorize the installation of Sentinel Road Safety Improvements project and all required Chapter 886 and 950 by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 6 - Sentinel Road Safety Improvements By-Laws: a. Dovehouse Avenue (Sentinel Road and Keele Street); b. Grandravine Drive (a point 75 metres west of Sentinel Road and a point 40 metres east of Sentinel Road); c. Sentinel Road (Lamberton Boulevard and Sheppard Avenue West); d. Sheppard Avenue West (Sunfield Road and a point 100 metres east of Sentinel Road). 10. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to, as part of the next Near-Term Cycling Network Plan Update, review opportunities for a connection along the south side of Sheppard Avenue West from Sunfield Road and up to the east terminus of the future multi-use trail being secured along the public right of way as part of the development application at 1629 Sheppard Avenue West. 11. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the next meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the a plan for extending the Sentinel Road Safety Improvements project identified in Recommendation 5, north to Finch Avenue, and subsequently to Pond Road as a second phase. 12. City Council authorize the installation of Sheppard-Willowdale Road Resurfacing Opportunities project and all required Chapter 886, 910, and 950 by-law amendments on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 7 - Sheppard-Willowdale Road Resurfacing By-Laws: a. Hollywood Avenue (Willowdale Avenue and Longmore Street); b. Greenfield Avenue (Willowdale Avenue and Wilfred Avenue); c. Sheppard Avenue East (Bonnington Place and Clairtrell Road); d. Willowdale Avenue (Empress Avenue and a point 40 metres south of Sheppard Avenue East). 13. City Council authorize the installation of Steeles Avenue Complete Street project between Kennedy Road and a point 150 metres east of McCowan Road and all required Chapter 886 by-laws amendments, as generally described in Attachment 8 - Steeles Avenue Complete Street By-Laws. 14. City Council authorize the installation of The Queensway Complete Street project and all required Chapter 886, 910 and 950 by-law amendments on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 9 - The Queensway Complete Street By-Laws: a. Grand Avenue (The Queensway and a point 23 metres south); b. High Street (The Queensway and Whitworth Avenue); b. Park Lawn Road (Ringley Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West); c. Stephen Drive (Ringley Avenue and The Queensway); d. The Queensway (Burma Drive and a point 657 metres east of High Street); e. Woodford Park Road (The Queensway and a point 39 metres north). 15. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Davenport Road. 16. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Bartlett Avenue and Davenport Road identified in Recommendation 9 above, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover at Salem Avenue and Davenport Road. 17. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Dupont Street. 18. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Bartlett Avenue and Dupont Street identified in Recommendation 11 above, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover at Bartlett Avenue and Dupont Street. 19. City Council authorize the reduction of the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Wellington Street West between Bathurst Street and Portland Street. 20. City Council authorize the reduction of the speed limit from 60 kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per hour on Steeles Avenue East between Brimley Road and McCowan Road 21. City Council amend cycling, traffic and parking regulations required in Chapter 886, Chapter 910 and Chapter 950, as generally described in Attachment 10 - Technical Amendments, for the Danforth Avenue cycle tracks, Oakwood Cycling Connections project and Davenport Road upgrades project, Bloor Street West cycle tracks, and The Esplanade cycle tracks previously approved by City Council are enacted in phases aligned with the timing of implementation of the appropriate segments of the respective projects over 2022 - 2023 and by-law accuracy. 22. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary ActiveTO 2021 Cycling Network Expansion Projects listed below to July 31, 2023, inclusive, in order to provide sufficient time for Transportation Services to undertake additional data collection, monitoring evaluation and report back with recommendations to Infrastructure and Environment Committee and Council prior to July 31, 2023 regarding these projects: a. Bayview Avenue: River Street to Front Street East (multi-use trail, Ward 13); and b. Yonge Street: Davisville Avenue to 100 m south of Bloor Street (cycle tracks, Ward 11 and 12); and request City staff to examine all intersections along the ActiveTO Midtown pilot project for the implementation of dedicated turn lanes and implement as soon as possible, in coordination with CaféTO. 23. City Council amend the various delegated authorities of the General Manager, Transportation Services, as adopted by City Council on April 7, 2021 in Item IE 20.12 - ActiveTO Lessons Learned from 2020 and Next Steps for 2021, which are currently in effect until April 30, 2022 to remain in effect until July 31, 2023, inclusive. 24. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter, and any Schedules to the Code, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in connection with the IE 20.12 report (March 9, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 25. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in Council of any and all Bills that may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections project and all required Chapter 886, 903, 910, 925, and 950 by-law amendments on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 2 - Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections By-Laws: a. Bartlett Avenue (Davenport Road to Bloor Street West); b. Bloor Street West (Bartlett Avenue to Havelock Street); c. Havelock Street (Bloor Street West to Sylvan Avenue); d. Lindsey Avenue (Havelock Street to Gladstone Avenue); e. Gladstone Avenue (Sylvan Avenue to College Street). 2. City Council authorize the installation of College Street West Upgrades project between Manning Avenue and Bay Street and all required Chapter 886, 910, and 950 by-law amendments, as generally described in Attachment 3 - College Street Upgrades By-Laws. 3. City Council authorize the installation of Douro-Wellington Cycling Connections project and all required Chapter 886, 910, 925, and 950 by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 4 - Douro-Wellington Cycling Connections By-Laws: a. Bathurst Street (Front Street West to Richmond Street West); b. Clarence Square (Spadina Avenue to Wellington Street West); c. Douro Street (King Street West to Strachan Avenue); d. Wellington Street West (Strachan Avenue to Blue Jays Way). 4. City Council authorize the installation of Knox Avenue Cycling Connections project between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East and all required Chapter 886, and 950 by-law amendments, as generally described in Attachment 5 - Knox Avenue Cycling Connections By-Laws. 5. City Council authorize the installation of Sentinel Road Safety Improvements project and all required Chapter 886 and 950 by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 6 - Sentinel Road Safety Improvements By-Laws: a. Dovehouse Avenue (Sentinel Road and Keele Street); b. Grandravine Drive (a point 75 metres west of Sentinel Road and a point 40 metres east of Sentinel Road); c. Sentinel Road (Lamberton Boulevard and Sheppard Avenue West); d. Sheppard Avenue West (Sunfield Road and a point 100 metres east of Sentinel Road). 6. City Council authorize the installation of Sheppard-Willowdale Road Resurfacing Opportunities project and all required Chapter 886, 910, and 950 by-law amendments on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 7 - Sheppard-Willowdale Road Resurfacing By-Laws: a. Hollywood Avenue (Willowdale Avenue and Longmore Street); b. Greenfield Avenue (Willowdale Avenue and Wilfred Avenue); c. Sheppard Avenue East (Bonnington Place and Clairtrell Road); d. Willowdale Avenue (Empress Avenue and a point 40 metres south of Sheppard Avenue East). 7. City Council authorize the installation of Steeles Avenue Complete Street project between Kennedy Road and a point 150 metres east of McCowan Road and all required Chapter 886 by-laws amendments, as generally described in Attachment 8 - Steeles Avenue Complete Street By-Laws. 8. City Council authorize the installation of The Queensway Complete Street project and all required Chapter 886, 910 and 950 by-law amendments on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 9 - The Queensway Complete Street By-Laws: a. Grand Avenue (The Queensway and a point 23 metres south); b. High Street (The Queensway and Whitworth Avenue); b. Park Lawn Road (Ringley Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West); c. Stephen Drive (Ringley Avenue and The Queensway); d. The Queensway (Burma Drive and a point 657 metres east of High Street); e. Woodford Park Road (The Queensway and a point 39 metres north). 9. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Davenport Road. 10. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Bartlett Avenue and Davenport Road identified in Recommendation 9 above, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover at Salem Avenue and Davenport Road. 11. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Bartlett Avenue and Dupont Street. 12. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Bartlett Avenue and Dupont Street identified in Recommendation 11 above, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover at Bartlett Avenue and Dupont Street. 13. City Council authorize the reduction of the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Wellington Street West between Bathurst Street and Portland Street. 14. City Council authorize the reduction of the speed limit from 60 kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per hour on Steeles Avenue East between Brimley Road and McCowan Road 15. City Council amend cycling, traffic and parking regulations required in Chapter 886, Chapter 910 and Chapter 950, as generally described in Attachment 10 - Technical Amendments, for the Danforth Avenue cycle tracks, Oakwood Cycling Connections project and Davenport Road upgrades project, Bloor Street West cycle tracks, and The Esplanade cycle tracks previously approved by City Council are enacted in phases aligned with the timing of implementation of the appropriate segments of the respective projects over 2022 - 2023 and by-law accuracy. 16. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary ActiveTO 2021 Cycling Network Expansion Projects listed below to July 31, 2023, inclusive, in order to provide sufficient time for Transportation Services to undertake additional data collection, monitoring evaluation and report back with recommendations to Infrastructure and Environment Committee and Council prior to July 31, 2023 regarding these projects: a. Bayview Avenue: River Street to Front Street East (multi-use trail, Ward 13); and b. Yonge Street: Davisville Avenue to 100 m south of Bloor Street (cycle tracks, Ward 11 and 12). 17. City Council amend the various delegated authorities of the General Manager, Transportation Services, as adopted by City Council on April 7, 2021 in Item IE 20.12 - ActiveTO Lessons Learned from 2020 and Next Steps for 2021, which are currently in effect until April 30, 2022 to remain in effect until July 31, 2023, inclusive. 18. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter, and any Schedules to the Code, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in connection with the IE 20.12 report (March 9, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 19. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in Council of any and all Bills that may be required.
IE28.8amended
Developing a Parking Strategy for Toronto
This report proposes a framework to develop a city-wide Parking Strategy for Toronto. At its core, the Parking Strategy will seek to continue the work of positioning Toronto as a world class city, with an integrated transportation network that can sustain the significant growth our city will experience over the next few decades, while concurrently striving to meet our greenhouse gas emission reduction targets as established by TransformTO. The advancement of this Parking Strategy is a collective effort between several City partners that have mandates requiring innovation related to Toronto's parking systems and infrastructure. Managing parking effectively is an essential element to succeed in executing major city building objectives including achieving our climate change, housing affordability and traffic congestion management goals. Parking also has a critical role to play in supporting the City's vibrancy and commitment to the growth and commercial viability of key industries and businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting period of disruption has presented the City with an exciting opportunity to determine the optimal size, programming and governance of our parking network. The advent of widespread curb lane cafés through the CaféTO program, the sudden and sustained growth of deliveries and curbside pick-ups of online orders and new requirements for the safe and efficient pick-up and drop-off of people and goods have all increased the pressure on available curb space. This has also revealed a refreshed public enthusiasm for a balance of uses in the curbside area and changing perspectives on how our streets and public spaces should function. This unique opportunity will build on a number of existing Council-approved policies and will include a significant focus on data related to Toronto's parking supply and infrastructure, along with an innovative stakeholder engagement experience including support for local business needs. A number of activities are outlined in this report that will occur through 2022 towards the creation of a Parking Strategy that will be presented to City Council in the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, to include in the development of the Parking Strategy a review of the impact to City revenues when on-street parking spaces are displaced due to other uses, and to include a proposed approach to maximizing those revenues post-COVID recovery.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
IE28.9adopted
Chapter 918 - Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards - Technical Amendment
The purpose of this report is to respond to a request from Planning and Housing Committee, which was subsequently redirected through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, to assess what changes can be made to the City of Toronto Municipal Code and/or to City processes to protect City Council's authority to regulate front yard parking. Front yard parking is regulated by City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards (Chapter 918), under authority of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. In some parts of the geographical area of the former City of Toronto, Chapter 918 prohibits front yard parking. However, some individuals, in contradiction to the intent of the prohibition in Chapter 918, have been applying for a minor variance for a front yard parking pad that is entirely on private property. Staff have identified a potential amendment that would provide primacy to Chapter 918, specifically section Section 918-3A. This approach would require a property owner within the boundaries of the former City of Toronto to obtain permission from the City for front yard parking under Chapter 918 and preclude the potential for a minor variance. It is hoped that this proposed technical amendment provides clarity to residents on the review and approvals process related to front yard parking. In addition, it is being proposed that any front yard parking pads that, to date, have been approved through zoning or a variance in the geographical area of the former City of Toronto would be permitted to continue through an amendment to Chapter 918.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend Section 918-3A of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards, as follows: a. by deleting the phrase "or any other by-law provision"; and b. by inserting after the phrase "under this chapter" the phrase ", except as permitted under regulation 10.5.80.10(4), regulation 10.5.80.11(1), or regulation 10.5.80.11(2) of Zoning By-law 596-2013, as amended, or under Section 6(3) Part IV 1(e) of Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended". so the section would then read: A. No person shall park any motor vehicle in any front yard unless parking is authorized under this chapter, except as permitted under regulation 10.5.80.10(4), regulation 10.5.80.11(1), or regulation 10.5.80.11(2) of Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, or under Section 6(3) Part IV 1(e) of Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended. 2. City Council amend Section 918-6 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards, by inserting new subsections C, D, E and F generally as follows: C. Subject to Section 918-6E, if, prior to April 8, 2022, a variance to a City of Toronto zoning by-law was granted to permit a parking space located entirely in the front yard, the permission to park in the front yard continues without the need for a permit or license under this chapter. D. Subject to Section 918-6E, if a complete application for a minor variance to a City of Toronto by-law is accepted by the Committee of Adjustment prior to April 8, 2022, and, where approval of that application is subsequently granted by that committee or a Local Appeal Body, as constituted under section 8.1 of the Planning Act, the permission to park in the front yard continues without the need for a permit or license under this chapter. E. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to prevent front yard parking where a copy of a final and binding Notice of Decision or equivalent authorizing the variance to a City or Toronto zoning by-law granting parking solely in the front yard is filed with the General Manager of Transportation Services. F. The permission granted pursuant to Section 918-6C or D shall be governed by any conditions related to parking in the front yard contained in a decision of the Committee of Adjustment or Local Appeal Body, as constituted under section 8.1 of the Planning Act, approving the variance as long as the conditions of approval at the time of variance approval continue to be complied with and, further, the permission will apply to subsequent property owners unless any one or more of the approval conditions provide otherwise. 3. 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, General Manager, Transportation Services, or Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in order to give effect to Parts 1 and 2 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council amend Section 918-3A of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards, as follows: a. by deleting the phrase "or any other by-law provision"; and b. by inserting after the phrase "under this chapter" the phrase ", except as permitted under regulation 10.5.80.10(4), regulation 10.5.80.11(1), or regulation 10.5.80.11(2) of Zoning By-law 596-2013, as amended, or under Section 6(3) Part IV 1(e) of Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended". so the section would then read: A. No person shall park any motor vehicle in any front yard unless parking is authorized under this chapter, except as permitted under regulation 10.5.80.10(4), regulation 10.5.80.11(1), or regulation 10.5.80.11(2) of Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, or under Section 6(3) Part IV 1(e) of Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended. 2. City Council amend Section 918-6 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards, by inserting new subsections C, D, E and F generally as follows: C. Subject to Section 918-6E, if, prior to April 8, 2022, a variance to a City of Toronto zoning by-law was granted to permit a parking space located entirely in the front yard, the permission to park in the front yard continues without the need for a permit or license under this chapter. D. Subject to Section 918-6E, if a complete application for a minor variance to a City of Toronto by-law is accepted by the Committee of Adjustment prior to April 8, 2022, and, where approval of that application is subsequently granted by that committee or a Local Appeal Body, as constituted under section 8.1 of the Planning Act, the permission to park in the front yard continues without the need for a permit or license under this chapter. E. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to prevent front yard parking where a copy of a final and binding Notice of Decision or equivalent authorizing the variance to a City or Toronto zoning by-law granting parking solely in the front yard is filed with the General Manager of Transportation Services. F. The permission granted pursuant to Section 918-6C or D shall be governed by any conditions related to parking in the front yard contained in a decision of the Committee of Adjustment or Local Appeal Body, as constituted under section 8.1 of the Planning Act, approving the variance as long as the conditions of approval at the time of variance approval continue to be complied with and, further, the permission will apply to subsequent property owners unless any one or more of the approval conditions provide otherwise. 3. 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, General Manager, Transportation Services, or Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in order to give effect to Parts 1 and 2 above.
IE28.10adopted
Parking Amendments - Victoria Park Avenue
As Victoria Park Avenue borders two Community Council areas, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that the parking regulations be amended on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue, north of Queen Street East. The proposed amendment will extend an existing parking prohibition in effect on the west side of the street, an additional 8 metres further north to encompass a section between two closely spaced driveways on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue. This parking amendment will discourage parking between the two driveways and will provide unobstructed sightlines for motorists.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue, between a point 90 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 30 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 90 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 38 metres further north. 2. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times from the 16th to the end of each month on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue, between a point 120 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 73 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 128 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 65 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue, between a point 90 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 30 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 90 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 38 metres further north. 2. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times from the 16th to the end of each month on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue, between a point 120 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 73 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 128 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 65 metres further north.
IE28.11amended
January 16 and 17, 2022 Major Snow Event, Post-Operational Report
On January 16-17, 2022, the City of Toronto experienced an extraordinary winter storm that involved extreme cold temperatures, very rapid snowfall, and an ultimate snow accumulation of 55 centimetres in just 15 hours. The below freezing temperatures that followed the storm and lasted for more than two weeks created a unique set of challenges for storm clean up. Responses to this winter weather event required additional efforts above and beyond typical salting and snow plowing activities, and included significant involvement from Transportation Services, Strategic Public and Employee Communications, 311, and Fleet Services. Preparations for the January storm began with proactive communications and a pre-treatment of salt brine on expressways, select major arterial roads, hills and bridges. Salting and plowing operations commenced as the snow began to fall and continued with numerous rounds on all roads and sidewalks. A Significant Weather Event and Major Snow Storm Condition was declared from 18:00 on January 17 until 18:00 on February 16 to assist crews with snow clearing, including removal of 180,000 tonnes of snow from streets, sidewalks and bicycle paths. The removal alone cost more than $17 million, or almost 20 percent of the winter maintenance budget for Transportation Services. None of the existing Council-approved service levels accounts for extreme weather events, and therefore the levels do not set a feasible response time for a storm of the magnitude experienced in January. In addition, a number of challenges were experienced as a result of the storm including supporting the immediate needs of emergency services, digging out Toronto Transit Commission vehicles, strain on equipment, manual clearing to avoid infrastructure and property damage, logistics of removing and relocating the volume of snow as quickly as possible, some contractor issues and communicating service levels and response times. Following an external winter maintenance review in 2019 and a 2020 Winter Road Maintenance Program Audit, Transportation Services has implemented changes and improvements to existing and future service provision. Nonetheless, the January 16-17 winter storm highlighted the need for continuous improvement including the development of an Extreme Winter Weather Response Plan with new service levels.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with internal and external stakeholders and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on an Extreme Winter Weather Response Plan in the first quarter of 2023. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to implement initiatives and service improvements as soon as feasible and in advance of the next winter season where possible. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to meet with Ward Councillors in advance of the next winter season, regarding improvements to snow services, including ward-specific contracts and measures.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with internal and external stakeholders and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on an Extreme Winter Weather Response Plan in the first quarter of 2023.
IE28.12adopted
Promoting Safe Operation of Fleet Vehicles on City Streets
The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee regarding the number of automated enforcement devices including Automated Speed Enforcement and Red Light Camera violations issued to City of Toronto vehicles, in addition to providing the information requested by the and Environment Committee on January 11, 2022. Fleet Services provides the City of Toronto with comprehensive, efficient and responsive asset management to support the delivery of public programs and services. In addition to acquiring and maintaining vehicles, we train, upgrade and monitor over 11,000 operators of City vehicles and equipment. Our services include: - Establishing guidelines for safe driver operations - Ensuring safe fleet operations through equipment operator and related training - Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act As part of its ongoing mandate to promote safe operation of fleet assets and a reduction of infractions by City Staff, Fleet Services, in partnership with City Divisions and Agencies, has been implementing the following measures: - Quarterly communication of vehicle infraction volumes, employee fine recoveries, and trends, by City Division - Semi-annual engagement of Division heads to review trends and implement proactive measures to promote safe driving behaviours - Updates to Fleet Safety policies to incorporate protocols and enforcement guidelines relating to Automated Speed Enforcement infractions that reflect severity/frequency of offences - Centralization of employee fine recoveries with various payment options
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee received the report (March 9, 2022) from the General Manager, Fleet Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Fleet Services, recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE28.13adopted
Request to Accelerate the Ditch and Culvert Repair and Maintenance Program
The City of Toronto has many unique neighbourhoods and different physical attributes to the design of its streets and public infrastructure. Many of these features are products of the era in which they were built. Most of Etobicoke Centre, Ward 2, was developed in the post-World War II decades, and features many streets of detached homes on rural-cross section roads. These particular streets have ditches and soft shoulders, instead of curbs, gutters and continuous storms sewers, which are found in the earlier and later eras. While ditches are excellent performers when it comes to capturing and conveying storm water, and offer water-absorbing green infrastructure, they also must be maintained just like other municipal infrastructure. Over time ditch profiles erode, sloped earth changes, and culvert crossing pipes need to be serviced and replaced. While this work is not necessarily complex, it is essential to ensuring that storm water is properly drained and that roads are safely maintained and hazards avoided. It should be no surprise that with such a large amount of public space dedicated to ditched roadways, demands for service to this City infrastructure are high. The budget and program for this work is challenged to maintain a state of good repair, and this manifests in service repair timelines which can be one or two years to replace a culvert pipe or to reshape the earth to promote drainage and avoid ponding or icy conditions. Photographic examples of a ditch and culvert in urgent need of repair has been attached below. The resident that reported this issue has been informed that the wait time for the service is 18 to 24 months. (See Images), in the Summary section of the letter dated March 15, 2022 from the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ward 2 I am writing to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee to request a report from Transportation Services to detail the current available resources for the maintenance and repair of ditches and ditch culverts, and to articulate the resources required to accelerate the state of good repair and reduce service backlogs and wait times for residents.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2023 on the ditches and ditch culvert repair and maintenance program, and to identify opportunities and resources required to meet service demands in a reasonable time frame and to reach a state of good repair.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Stephen Holyday recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee request Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2023 on the ditches and ditch culvert repair and maintenance program, and to identify opportunities and resources required to meet service demands in a reasonable time frame and to reach a state of good repair.