Infrastructure and Environment Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 11 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.
IE8.1adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Tender Call No. 34-2019, Contract No. 18ECS-LU-02TT, for the rehabilitation of three trunk sewers, namely, Bermondsey and Dorset Park Sanitary Trunk Sewers and Sunrise Storm Trunk Sewer and request authority to award the contract to Capital Sewer Services Inc., in the amount of $21,704,082 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($22,086,074 net of HST recoveries).
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), granted authority to award Contract No. 18ECS-LU-02TT, Tender Call No. 34-2019, for the Rehabilitation of Bermondsey and Dorset Park Sanitary Trunk Sewers and, Sunrise Storm Trunk Sewer, in the amount of $21,704,082 net of all applicable taxes and charges $22,086,074 net of HST recoveries) to Capital Sewer Services Inc., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), grant authority to award Contract No. 18ECS-LU-02TT, Tender Call No. 34-2019, for the Rehabilitation of Bermondsey and Dorset Park Sanitary Trunk Sewers and, Sunrise Storm Trunk Sewer, in the amount of $21,704,082 net of all applicable taxes and charges $22,086,074 net of HST recoveries) to Capital Sewer Services Inc., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements.
IE8.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Contract No. 47020532 and 47020352 issued to Lystek International Inc. (Lystek) and Third High Farms Limited (Third High Farms), respectively, associated with the award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 9117-16-7164 for Biosolids Haulage and Beneficial Use Services. The values of the amendments are as follows: - Increase Contract No. 47020532, issued to Lystek by $728,000 net of all taxes and charges ($740,813 net of HST recoveries), revising the current contract value from $8,476,115 to $9,204,115 net of taxes and charges ($9,366,107 net of HST recoveries). - Increase Contract No. 47020352, issued to Third High Farms by $1,247,000 net of all taxes and charges ($1,268,947 net of HST recoveries), revising the current contract value from $11,119,607 to $12,366,607 net of taxes and charges ($12,584,259 net of HST recoveries). These contracts, awarded to Lystek on February 8, 2017, and to Third High Farms on December 19, 2016, are two of the four total contracts awarded under this RFP. Each contract is for three (3) years with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. An amendment in the amount of $728,000 net of all taxes ($740,813 net of HST recoveries) is required to Contract No. 47020532 and an amendment in the amount of $1,247,000 net of all taxes ($1,268,947 net of HST recoveries) is required to Contract No. 47020352. The increases are due to higher volumes of Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant ("ABTP") biosolids managed by the two vendors which is fully offset by volumes of biosolids that could not be managed by the other two vendors. In addition, biosolids from the Highland Creek Treatment Plant ("HCTP") that could not be processed due to on-site construction activities in 2017 and 2018 were hauled and processed by Lystek under its contract. The City utilizes a Beneficial Use program in the management of the City's Biosolids at the ABTP, all in accordance with the Biosolids Master Plan Update approved by Council at its meeting on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code (Financial Control By-law), granted authority to amend the following Contracts with Lystek International Inc. and Third High Farms Limited to provide additional professional services for Biosolids Haulage and Beneficial Use as follows: a. Increase Contract No. 47020532, issued to Lystek by $728,000 net of all taxes and charges ($740,813 net of HST recoveries), revising the current contract value from $8,476,115 to $9,204,115 net of taxes and charges ($9,366,107 net of HST recoveries). b. Increase Contract No. 47020352, issued to Third High Farms by $1,247,000 net of all taxes and charges ($1,268,947 net of HST recoveries), revising the current contract value from $11,119,607 to $12,366,607 net of taxes and charges ($12,584,259 net of HST recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to amend the following Contracts with Lystek International Inc. and Third High Farms Limited to provide additional professional services for Biosolids Haulage and Beneficial Use as follows: a. Increase Contract No. 47020532, issued to Lystek by $728,000 net of all taxes and charges ($740,813 net of HST recoveries), revising the current contract value from $8,476,115 to $9,204,115 net of taxes and charges ($9,366,107 net of HST recoveries). b. Increase Contract No. 47020352, issued to Third High Farms by $1,247,000 net of all taxes and charges ($1,268,947 net of HST recoveries), revising the current contract value from $11,119,607 to $12,366,607 net of taxes and charges ($12,584,259 net of HST recoveries).
IE8.3adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Aclara Technologies LLC for the supply of proprietary meter reading hardware, system upgrade, and annual maintenance and support for a period of up to five (5) years. The total amount of this procurement is not to exceed $6,105,600.00 net of HST recoveries. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195 Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Purchasing Official's authority of the cumulative five year commitment for each vendor, under Article 7, Section 7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law, or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of HST allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a non-competitive agreement or agreements with Aclara Technologies LLC to provide: a. support and maintenance services, software licenses, and, where required, training services related to the automated meter reading system b. the supply of meter transmitter units and other goods to maintain or upgrade the automated meter reading system; c. the supply and installation of upgraded data collection units for the automated meter reading system; at an aggregate cost not to exceed $6,105,600 net of HST recoveries, for a period of up to five years, subject to the terms and conditions being acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager Toronto Water and the Chief Purchasing Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a non-competitive agreement or agreements with Aclara Technologies LLC to provide: a. support and maintenance services, software licenses, and, where required, training services related to the automated meter reading system b. the supply of meter transmitter units and other goods to maintain or upgrade the automated meter reading system; c. the supply and installation of upgraded data collection units for the automated meter reading system; at an aggregate cost not to exceed $6,105,600 net of HST recoveries, for a period of up to five years, subject to the terms and conditions being acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
IE8.4adopted
Enwave Deep Lake Water Cooling - Proposed Heat Exchanger Amendment to the Energy Transfer Agreement
This report requests authority for the General Manager, Toronto Water, to enter into negotiations with Enwave Energy Corporation (Enwave) to amend the Energy Transfer Agreement between the City and Enwave dated January 18, 2002, as previously amended (the "ETA"), and to execute the necessary amending agreement, to permit the installation and operation by Enwave at its expense of three additional heat exchangers to the Energy Transfer Loop (the "ETL") at the John Street Pumping Station (the "JSPS") as part of the Deep Lake Water Cooling ("DLWC") system. Enwave has approached Toronto Water with a proposal to add these additional heat exchangers to the ETL, which are larger in size and different in type, to the 36 heat exchangers (18 pairs) currently in use. In addition to requiring an amendment to the ETA, Enwave's proposal would also necessitate an amendment to the City's Drinking Water Works Permit (DWWP) which amendment would require approval from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Back in 2013, City Council authorized the General Manager, Toronto Water, to enter into without prejudice negotiations with Enwave regarding Enwave's then proposed expansion of the DLWC system, which negotiations are on-going. That large-scale DLWC expansion proposal, which has been modified over the years by Enwave, seeks to significantly increase the size of DLWC, based on a new raw water diversion system originating at Toronto Water's Island Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and terminating at the JSPS. Should Enwave's expanded DLWC system eventually be realized and, ultimately, approved by City Council, it is contemplated that the three additional heat exchangers would eventually be disconnected from the ETL, rolled into the expansion and utilized as part of the expanded DLWC system infrastructure for raw water. Until such time as that occurs, Enwave is prepared to assume full responsibility under the ETA for the maintenance cleaning of all 39 heat exchangers, including all costs. However, in the intervening period, if it is subsequently determined by either Enwave or Toronto Water that an expansion of the DLWC system is no longer viable, it is proposed that Enwave and the City will negotiate in good faith a mutually acceptable maintenance cost arrangement for the future continued cleaning of all 39 heat exchangers. If the parties cannot do so within six months, Enwave will, at its own expense, remove the three additional heat exchangers and the ETA will be further amended to revert maintenance cleaning responsibility and costs back to the City for the original remaining 36 heat exchangers. This report also seeks authority for the General Manager, Toronto Water, to enter into and to execute that amending agreement, if necessary. Enwave has represented to Toronto Water staff that the addition of these new heat exchangers would provide it with sustained cooling capacity and overall operational efficiencies without in any way adversely impacting the City's water supply, Toronto Water's operations and plant capacity, flows, or the DLWC system design as contemplated by the ETA. In exchange, because Enwave would assume responsibility for the maintenance cleaning of all 39 heat exchangers, including all costs, the City would receive the benefit of a reduction in Toronto Water's annual operating expenditures. In addition, due to the operation of the additional heat exchangers, it is expected that the City would receive a minor increase in the Energy Transfer Fee (ETF) revenue paid by Enwave to the City under the ETA.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute an amending agreement to the Energy Transfer Agreement between the City and Enwave dated January 18, 2002, as amended by the amending agreement dated August 20, 2007 and the second amending agreement dated September 1, 2010 (collectively, the "ETA"), to permit the installation and operation by Enwave of three additional heat exchangers, larger in size and different in type, to the Energy Transfer Loop (the "ETL") at the John Street Pumping Station (the "JSPS") as part of the Deep Lake Water Cooling ("DLWC") system on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, subject to the following conditions: a. that the three new heat exchangers, and any upgrades or appurtenances necessary to fully and effectively operate and incorporate them into the existing infrastructure or operating DLWC system (the "Works"), shall be at Enwave's sole expense; b. without limiting Recommendation 1(a), that Enwave shall be solely responsible for the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, warranty and repair of the Works, at no cost to the City whatsoever; c. that the Works shall meet the City's technical and operational requirements as determined by the General Manager, Toronto Water, in his sole discretion; d. on the City (Toronto Water) obtaining an amendment to its Drinking Water Works Permit (DWWP), and any other necessary approval(s) from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), to permit the use and operation of the Works, all at Enwave's sole expense; e. that Enwave assume full responsibility under the ETA for the maintenance cleaning of the 39 heat exchangers, including all costs, to which the ETA applies, or will apply upon this amendment, including those portions of the heat exchangers through which the City's water passes, until such time as the ETA may be further amended to reflect any DLWC expansion approved by City Council, and otherwise provides for and governs the maintenance responsibility to clean, and pay the cost of cleaning the heat exchangers; or it is determined by either Enwave or the City, upon written notice to the other, that the DLWC expansion is no longer viable; and, f. if the DLWC expansion is determined to be no longer viable, Enwave and the City will negotiate in good faith a mutually acceptable maintenance cost arrangement for the future continued cleaning of all 39 heat exchangers and, if the parties fail to do so within six months from delivery of the written notice specified in Recommendation 1(e), Enwave shall, at its own expense, remove the three additional heat exchangers and the ETA will be further amended to revert maintenance cleaning responsibility and costs back to the City for the original remaining 36 heat exchangers. In this latter event, the General Manager, Toronto Water, is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute the necessary amending agreement to the ETA on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Water recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute an amending agreement to the Energy Transfer Agreement between the City and Enwave dated January 18, 2002, as amended by the amending agreement dated August 20, 2007 and the second amending agreement dated September 1, 2010 (collectively, the "ETA"), to permit the installation and operation by Enwave of three additional heat exchangers, larger in size and different in type, to the Energy Transfer Loop (the "ETL") at the John Street Pumping Station (the "JSPS") as part of the Deep Lake Water Cooling ("DLWC") system on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, subject to the following conditions: a. that the three new heat exchangers, and any upgrades or appurtenances necessary to fully and effectively operate and incorporate them into the existing infrastructure or operating DLWC system (the "Works"), shall be at Enwave's sole expense; b. without limiting Recommendation 1(a), that Enwave shall be solely responsible for the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, warranty and repair of the Works, at no cost to the City whatsoever; c. that the Works shall meet the City's technical and operational requirements as determined by the General Manager, Toronto Water, in his sole discretion; d. on the City (Toronto Water) obtaining an amendment to its Drinking Water Works Permit (DWWP), and any other necessary approval(s) from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), to permit the use and operation of the Works, all at Enwave's sole expense; e. that Enwave assume full responsibility under the ETA for the maintenance cleaning of the 39 heat exchangers, including all costs, to which the ETA applies, or will apply upon this amendment, including those portions of the heat exchangers through which the City's water passes, until such time as the ETA may be further amended to reflect any DLWC expansion approved by City Council, and otherwise provides for and governs the maintenance responsibility to clean, and pay the cost of cleaning the heat exchangers; or it is determined by either Enwave or the City, upon written notice to the other, that the DLWC expansion is no longer viable; and, f. if the DLWC expansion is determined to be no longer viable, Enwave and the City will negotiate in good faith a mutually acceptable maintenance cost arrangement for the future continued cleaning of all 39 heat exchangers and, if the parties fail to do so within six months from delivery of the written notice specified in Recommendation 1(e), Enwave shall, at its own expense, remove the three additional heat exchangers and the ETA will be further amended to revert maintenance cleaning responsibility and costs back to the City for the original remaining 36 heat exchangers. In this latter event, the General Manager, Toronto Water, is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute the necessary amending agreement to the ETA on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
IE8.5forwarded without recommendation
Update on Flood Mitigation and Damage Repair for Toronto's Waterfront and Toronto Island Park
This report responds to City Council direction to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in fall 2019 on the Toronto Islands Flood Characterization and Risk Assessment Project (the "Project"). This Project will assist the City of Toronto and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in planning for future flooding through flood characterization, flood risk assessment, and flood mapping for Toronto Island Park. It provides options for long-term flood mitigation and adaptation. This report also provides an update on repairs and mitigation efforts from the 2017 and 2018 weather events, and a preliminary assessment of the 2019 high lake effect along the waterfront and Toronto Island Park.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE8.6adopted
Winter Maintenance Program Review
Transportation Services' winter operations program provides a variety of winter service operations including anti-icing, de-icing, snow plowing and snow removal to keep roads and sidewalks safe and passable. Each year, Council dedicates approximately $90 million annually to deliver the winter operations program, which is approximately equal to 1 percent of the City's overall budget. With climate change and risks of winter events taking place outside the regular winter season, it is critical that Transportation Services continues to review and update service levels to provide a safe and reliable transportation network for all. In addition, the public's expectations of the services we provide continues to evolve. With intensification and greater reliance on active transportation, the public expects access to sidewalks, cycling infrastructure and transit during winter months and the City's snow-clearing must continue to respond to this change. In March 2019, following a letter and request by Mayor Tory, City Council requested a review of winter operations services including: - A review of best practices and technology used in other winter cities; - A study of existing service levels related to snow removal and whether or not they should be increased; - The threshold for declaring a major snow event to trigger parking restrictions along key routes so those routes can be cleared more quickly and thoroughly; - How to establish a zero tolerance system for vehicles blocking streetcar routes; and, - The cost of clearing the sidewalks in the Toronto and East York community council area and a detailed look at the benefits of harmonizing the city's sidewalk clearing using a lens of equity, accessibility and safety. Additionally, In response to broad-based public concern about winter maintenance in Toronto last winter, the Ombudsman and representatives of her office met twice with City staff from Transportation Services, 311 Toronto and Strategic Communications to emphasize the need for clear and accessible information on the winter maintenance program as part of any program review and next steps. Following this direction, Transportation Services engaged HDR, Inc. to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing winter maintenance services. Transportation Services also engaged Ipsos Public Affairs to solicit feedback from Toronto residents and road users on their opinion of the City's winter services. This report provides a summary of HDR's recommendations and Ipsos Public Affairs' survey results. Based on this work, it was found that the City of Toronto meets or exceeds the winter maintenance levels of service for roadways, bike lanes and sidewalks as compared to other GTHA peer cities i.e., Brampton, Hamilton, Mississauga, London, and York Region. Areas of comparison include target road surface conditions, snow accumulation thresholds for snow plowing, target road clearing completion times, sidewalk clearing practices, and property owner responsibility for sidewalk maintenance. In addition, Toronto is one of only a few cities in Canada that provides a windrow clearing service. Furthermore, results from the Ipsos survey found that a majority (57 percent) of residents are satisfied with the winter maintenance services provided by the City of Toronto. The survey results highlighted the need to better communicate with the public about the services they can expect during winter weather. Based on the recommendations contained within the HDR report, staff will undertake an equipment test using in-house equipment to mechanically clear snow from sidewalks in areas of the city not currently serviced. The testing will prioritize locations that are currently part of the senior sidewalk clearing program, where seniors and persons with disabilities can apply to have their sidewalks cleared manually by the City at no cost. During the test, staff will also undertake the development of an inventory of sidewalk conditions and encroachments. Furthermore, staff will implement an improved communications campaign to better inform the public about the services the City provides and the service levels they can expect during winter weather. The remaining recommendations from HDR will be reviewed for feasibility and will be incorporated and reported back to Council in advance of the next round of winter contracts for 2022 - 2029.
Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the report (October 2, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive this report for information.
IE8.7adopted
Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan and Readiness 2022
The Automated Vehicles (AV) Tactical Plan proposes an actionable path forward to prepare the City of Toronto for the introduction of highly automated vehicles - or driverless cars - on city streets, in public transit, and in the delivery of municipal services. The AV Tactical Plan builds on existing policies and strategies approved by City Council, recognizing that transportation automation should be a tool to help realize, and not hinder, the City's established vision for the future. To that end, the Plan sets the foundation for a future transportation system that optimizes mobility with improved social equity and health, environmental and economic sustainability, protection of privacy, integrated transportation options centred on public transit, increased efficiency, and progress toward achieving Vision Zero. The AV Tactical Plan is a layered document that interprets the City's strategic vision for mobility and translates it into a set of seven high-level directions outlining how the City will support and manage the adoption of automated vehicles. A series of goals illustrate how the seven directions will look in the year 2050, together painting a picture of the future transportation system. The actions required to achieve those goals are identified as tactics, with a proposed level of progress to be reached over the next three years. A view to the potential use of automated vehicles in City operations is also included. This first phase of preparation is intended to ensure that the City of Toronto is "AV Ready" in 2022 by undertaking an automated shuttle trial in the West Rouge neighbourhood, establishing focus areas for transportation innovation, developing AV testing response and incident preparedness protocols, undertaking public education initiatives, and furthering research and development. Details of these proposals are included in the AV Readiness Schedule and Budget 2020-22 for an estimated $6.289M. The proposed AV Tactical Plan was developed under the leadership of the City's Interdivisional Working Group on Automated Vehicles, which is comprised of 30 divisions and agencies, with substantial support from and consultation with academic institutions, community stakeholders and non-profits, automotive and technology industry members and associations, international experts, and the general public.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan as contained in Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services as the framework for guiding future policy decisions related to automated vehicles in Toronto and request the General Manager, Transportation Services and other relevant Division Heads to report to the appropriate committee where additional authorities are required in order to implement the tactics as necessary. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, the Chief Technology Officer, Information and Technology, the General Manager, Fleet Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to implement the proposed three-year Automated Vehicle Readiness Schedule as contained in Attachment 2 to the report (October 2, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services including the Automated Shuttle Trial, Transportation Innovation Zones, Testing Response and Incident Preparedness, Human Learning and Research and Development Program projects, and to report to the appropriate committee where additional authorities are required in order to implement proposed actions in the Readiness Schedule. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to implement and operate an automated shuttle trial serving the Rouge Hill GO Transit Station in partnership with the TTC and Metrolinx and to negotiate, enter into, and execute any and all agreements, including with third-party private vendor(s), as may be required to implement and/or give effect to the automated shuttle trial, upon terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Technology Officer, Information and Technology and the General Manager, Fleet Services to seek external opportunities to fund and/or enhance the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on a proposed framework for, and designation of, innovation zones in the City of Toronto by the fourth quarter of 2020. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to publish an annual status report on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan, and to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with a full status report in the second quarter of 2022. 7. City Council forward this report to the Minister of Transportation for Ontario and the federal Minister of Transport, requesting the following: a. A meeting to discuss how the provincial and federal governments could collaborate with the City of Toronto on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan; b. A public education initiative to reduce instances of distracted driving arising from the misuse of partial automation technology; c. A public education initiative to increase awareness of how other road users, including public transit users, should interact with automated vehicles.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan as contained in Attachment 1 as the framework for guiding future policy decisions related to automated vehicles in Toronto and request the General Manager, Transportation Services and other relevant Division Heads to report to the appropriate committee where additional authorities are required in order to implement the tactics as necessary. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, the Chief Technology Officer, Information and Technology, the General Manager, Fleet Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to implement the proposed three-year Automated Vehicle Readiness Schedule as contained in Attachment 2 including the Automated Shuttle Trial, Transportation Innovation Zones, Testing Response and Incident Preparedness, Human Learning and Research and Development Program projects, and to report to the appropriate committee where additional authorities are required in order to implement proposed actions in the Readiness Schedule. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to implement and operate an automated shuttle trial serving the Rouge Hill GO Transit Station in partnership with the TTC and Metrolinx and to negotiate, enter into, and execute any and all agreements, including with third-party private vendor(s), as may be required to implement and/or give effect to the automated shuttle trial, upon terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, the Chief Technology Officer, Information and Technology and the General Manager, Fleet Services to seek external opportunities to fund and/or enhance the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on a proposed framework for, and designation of, innovation zones in the City of Toronto by the fourth quarter of 2020. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to publish an annual status report on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan, and to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with a full status report in the second quarter of 2022. 7. City Council forward this report to the Minister of Transportation for Ontario and the federal Minister of Transport, requesting the following: a. A meeting to discuss how the provincial and federal governments could collaborate with the City of Toronto on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan; b. A public education initiative to reduce instances of distracted driving arising from the misuse of partial automation technology; c. A public education initiative to increase awareness of how other road users, including public transit users, should interact with automated vehicles.
IE8.8amended
Update on Council Requested Road Safety Initiatives and Recommended Speed Limit Reductions
The purpose of this report is to respond to five requests made by City Council of the General Manager, Transportation Services concerning the following road safety related items: - Impacts associated with increased speed limits on 400 series highways; - A proposal to introduce controlled crossings at all Toronto Transit Commission (TTC Stops); - Mobile alerts of School Safety Zones through wayfinding providers; - A motorcyclist lane filter pilot program; and - Referral of speed limit reductions on three Ward 23 arterial roadways back to staff. Impacts associated with increased speed limits on 400 series highways: Based on staff's review of potential impacts, this report recommends that City Council request the Ministry of Transportation to not increase the posted speed limits on the 400 series highways. Controlled crossings at all TTC Stops: City staff have assessed the impacts of a policy that all TTC transit stops be provided with controlled crossings. Staff advise that such a policy would be impracticable. This report outlines other existing and upcoming measures to mitigate safety concerns with mid-block crossings at TTC transit stops. School Safety Zone notifications through wayfinding providers: City staff have been advised by Waze that they are working to develop a feature called "high attention zones" which could provide a mobile alert to the driver that they are entering a school, senior or community safety zone or a pedestrian safety corridor. At this time, Waze has not provided a timeline of when such a feature may be added. A motorcyclist lane filter pilot program: After review of Highway Traffic Act regulations, consultation with the Ministry of Transportation and review of the potential safety implications, staff advise that the City does not have the authority from the Province to introduce of a motorcycle lane filtering pilot in the City, as this issue is within the jurisdiction of the Province. Speed limit reductions in Ward 23: Through Vision Zero 2.0, Transportation Services recommended speed limit reductions on about 250 kms of Major Arterial roadways. All but three segments in Ward 23 were approved by Council with the request for further consideration and consultation with the Ward Councillor. After additional review, this report recommends that City Council proceed with the reduction in speed limits on these segments.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, to consult with the City of Toronto before considering increasing the speed limits on the 400 series highways within the City of Toronto, for the reasons cited in the staff report (October 2, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. City Council reduce the speed limit from 60 km/h to 50 km/h on the following road segments as part of the Speed Management Strategy outlined on page 21 in the (June 13, 2019) Report from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services on Vision Zero 2.0 - Road Safety Plan Update: a. Brimley Road from Sheppard Avenue East to Steeles Avenue East; b. Markham Road from Milner Avenue to Steeles Avenue East; and c. McCowan Road from Milner Avenue to Steeles Avenue East. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to include as part of the 2020 budget process, the resources that would be required to speed up the installation of: a. controlled intersections; b. speed humps and bumps; and c. bump outs and other pedestrian road safety measures.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council request the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, to consult with the City of Toronto before considering increasing the speed limits on the 400 series highways within the City of Toronto, for the reasons cited in this staff report dated October 2, 2019. 2. City Council reduce the speed limit from 60 km/h to 50 km/h on the following road segments as part of the Speed Management Strategy outlined on page 21 in the (June 13, 2019) Report from the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services on Vision Zero 2.0 - Road Safety Plan Update: a. Brimley Road from Sheppard Avenue East to Steeles Avenue East; b. Markham Road from Milner Avenue to Steeles Avenue East; and c. McCowan Road from Milner Avenue to Steeles Avenue East.
IE8.9adopted
Technical Amendments to Bicycle Lane Regulations
The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to make technical amendments to the traffic and parking regulations and bicycle lane designations for bicycle lanes that were previously authorized for installation by City Council in May 2016.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the amendments to the traffic and parking regulations, and bicycle lane designations, as described in Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services titled Technical Amendments to Bicycle Lane Regulations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the amendments to the traffic and parking regulations, and bicycle lane designations, as described in Attachment 1 to the Report entitled Technical Amendments to Bicycle Lane Regulations report dated October 2, 2019 from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
IE8.10adopted
Pedestrian Crossing - Moore Avenue at Beltline Trail
This report is submitted to Infrastructure and Environment Committee as Moore Avenue forms a shared boundary between the Toronto and East York Community Council and the North York Community Council. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Moore Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting Infrastructure and Environment Committee approval to authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Moore Avenue at the Beltline Trail. Based on the study results, the pedestrian crossover warrants are not satisfied at this location as the minimal delay justification was not met. However, this location provides direct access to the Beltline Trail, is heavily used, and has limited sitelines. Providing a pedestrian crossover on Moore Avenue at the Beltline Trail will assist pedestrian crossings and enhance safety for all road users.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council approve the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Moore Avenue at the Beltline Trail.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Moore Avenue at the Beltline Trail.
IE8.11adopted
Yonge Street is Toronto's most iconic street and it plays a symbolic role in the cultural identity of Toronto. The section between Queen Street and Carlton/College Street has a distinct character within the broader downtown context - it has a high concentration of street-related retail, entertainment uses, and pedestrians. This area attracts a large number of events, visitors and tourists. Currently Yonge Street is struggling to serve the growing pedestrian demand. There is overcrowding and insufficient clearway on some sections of sidewalk. The number of pedestrians on the street is expected to grow due to a projected doubling in population and employment in the surrounding area by 2041 along with a continued mode shift towards walking. Without improvement, the sidewalks will become critically deficient, risk pedestrian safety and deter significant economic and cultural investment. Yonge Street also lacks space for seating, plantings, and sidewalk cafes which support enjoyment of the street as a destination. With a limited right-of-way of 20 metres there are many demands being placed on the street by pedestrians, cyclist and drivers. Prioritization and management of the interactions between all modes will be critical. Consideration must also be given to the operation of surface transit, and curbside activities like deliveries and ride hailing which support the business community. YongeTOmorrow is a Municipal Class 'C' Environmental Assessment (EA) focused on the development and evaluation of design alternatives for Yonge Street from Queen Street to College / Carlton Street. A number of opportunities are being considered to increase pedestrian space and improve the way people move through and experience downtown Yonge Street. This report provides an interim update on the yongeTOmorrow EA process and key findings to date. The Downtown Plan (TOcore) and three of the five accompanying infrastructure strategies - community services and facilities, parks and public realm, and mobility - were adopted by City Council on May 22-24, 2018. The Parks and Public Realm Plan has identified Yonge Street as one of Toronto's Great Streets, a Cultural Corridor and a Priority Retail Street. The goals set for Yonge Street in TOcore, along with consultation feedback will guide the evaluation of alternatives for yongeTOmorrow and the prioritization of space within a physically limited public right-of-way.
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Received the report (October 2, 2019) from the General Manager of Transportation Services, titled "yongeTOmorrow: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment on Yonge Street from Queen Street to College/Carlton Street - Interim Update" for information
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manger, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Infrastructure and Environment Committee receive for information the report dated October 2, 2019 from the General Manager of Transportation Services, entitled "yongeTOmorrow: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment on Yonge Street from Queen Street to College/Carlton Street - Interim Update".