Toronto Parking Authority
The full agenda, as filed
All 12 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.
PA11.1adopted
Toronto Parking Authority - 2024 August 31 Year-to-Date Financial Performance
At its meeting on September 24, 2024, Toronto Parking Authority - Audit and Risk Management Committee considered Item PR7.1 and made recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority. Summary from the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority: Toronto Parking Authority's net income for the eight months ended August 31st, 2024, was $30.8 million, + $11.2 million vs plan. Total revenue was $108.9 million, +$5.3 million vs plan as parking revenue reached a post-pandemic high of 98.0 percent (versus 2019). Transactions trending at 84.2 percent vs 2019, comparable to plan and higher vs prior year. Costs were $71.6 million, $3.0 million lower than plan driven by favourability on municipal taxes and general and administration, partially offset by higher volume related expenses. Financing income was $3.2 million, +$1.0 million vs plan due to higher interest rates and cash balance than plan. Finance income decreases when Toronto Parking Authority uses cash to pay for capital deployments and quarterly income distribution. Amortization of property and equipment was $9.6 million, $2.0 million lower than plan as assets were in service later than planned. Forecasting full year net income as submitted in City 2025 budget submission is $41.9 million, +$9.2 million better than plan based on current trajectory and no unexpected adverse financial impacts. Toronto Parking Authority forecasting to deliver 94 percent of Toronto Parking Authority led capital spend of adjusted 2024 Board approved budget. As of August 31, 2024, total capex tracking at 79.8 percent vs. Plan. Available cash was $64.2 million at end of August and will decrease as capital funded by Toronto Parking Authority is deployed and income distribution is paid quarterly under the new income sharing framework.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Received the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Parking Authority - Audit and Risk Management Committee recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority receive the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority for information.
PA11.2adopted
Delegation of Authority Update
At its meeting on September 24, 2024, Toronto Parking Authority - Audit and Risk Management Committee considered Item PR7.2 and made recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority. Summary from the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority: At its meeting of November 8, 2021, the Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority reviewed, approved and endorsed an update to Toronto Parking Authority Policy Resolution 5-10: Delegation of Authority, as amended by resolution. Among other things, these amendments increased the Toronto Parking Authority President's authority to make commitments on behalf of Toronto Parking Authority from an amount not exceeding $250,000 to an amount not exceeding $500,000. At the same meeting, the Board of Directors also established an Audit and Risk Management Committee and adopted the mandate and Terms of Reference presented in Item PA27.13. Under the Roles and Responsibilities adopted by the Board, the Audit and Risk Management Committee shall review a list prepared by Management that summarizes the items where the Toronto Parking Authority President has used the increased delegation of authority. At its meeting of July 19, 2024, Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors approved proposed amendments to Toronto Parking Authority Policy Resolution 5-10: Delegation of Authority as outlined in Appendix B to the report (June 11, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority. The approved amendments recognize the authorities under Toronto Parking Authority Policy Resolution 5-7: Procurement for the President to award a contract through a non-competitive procurement process in an amount not exceeding $250,000. Where the President uses this authority, Management has committed to providing a summary of the purchasing activity in its regular Delegation of Authority update to the Audit and Risk Management Committee. The purpose of this report is to provide a summary outlining the Toronto Parking Authority President's use of the increased Delegation of Authority between June 11 and September 6, 2024.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Received the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Parking Authority - Audit and Risk Management Committee recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority receive the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority for information.
PA11.3adopted
Summary of Legal Disputes - 2024 Third Quarter Update
At its meeting on September 24, 2024, Toronto Parking Authority - Audit and Risk Management Committee considered Item PR7.3 and made recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority. Summary from the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority: As part of Toronto Parking Authority's operation of commercial parking, the management of tenanted properties and Bike Share Toronto, Toronto Parking Authority is dealing with a range of legal matters related to supplier disputes, personal injuries, commercial tenancy disputes and the protection of Toronto Parking Authority's registered trademarks. Toronto Parking Authority has suitable insurance in relation to such concerns, such as general liability insurance for all of its facilities; and has assigned/retained legal counsel and insurance adjusters to manage any claims. Details about the specific legal disputes are included in Confidential Attachment 1. This report is a reoccurring update provided to the Board about the status of ongoing legal disputes. The Board will be provided with updates on a regular basis as substantive changes occur to the status of the specific legal disputes.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Received the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority for information. 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects Toronto Parking Authority and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Parking Authority - Audit and Risk Management Committee recommends that the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Receive the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority for information. 2. Direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 10, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects Toronto Parking Authority and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
PA11.4adopted
Toronto Parking Authority - 2025 Operating Budget and 2025-2027 Capital Budget
The purpose of this report is to provide the Board of Directors with a preview of Management's proposed 2025 Operating Budget and 2025 - 2027 Capital Budget submission to the City of Toronto. Management will subsequently review the proposed budget in greater detail with the Audit and Risk Management Committee on November 5, 2024. Formal approval of the 2025 Operating Budget and 2025 - 2027 Capital Budget will be requested at the November 29, 2024 meeting of the Board when Management will also present the 2025 Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) Annual Operating Plan. This timeline affords both the Board and Management sufficient opportunity to discuss the proposed budget and the 2025 Annual Operating Plan, while adhering to the City's Budgetary process. Building off a strong performance through the first two quarters of 2024, Management is forecasting full year net income of $41.1 million and Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of $54.2 million which is +$9.2 million and +$6.5 million, respectively, versus 2024 plan. Revenues are forecasted at a historic high of $166.4 million, +$6.8 million versus plan while operating expenses are forecasted at $112.3 million which is $0.4 million unfavorable due to higher volume related costs. As expected, cash reserves will end the year at $28.3 million, representing a $36.2 million decline versus 2023 due to execution of our 2024 capital expenditures of $68.3 million and settlement of intercompany transfers with the City. Capital delivery highlights in 2024 include the continued expansion of Bike Share Toronto with 78 new stations, 350 new e-docks and 160 e-bikes added to the network. With a focus on driving the productivity of Toronto Parking Authority's off-street facilities, Management continues to prioritize the expansion of Toronto Parking Authority's electric vehicle (EV) charging network by adding 38 off-street EV chargers in 2024, increasing the overall network size from 407 to 445 EV chargers. In Q4 2024, Toronto Parking Authority will welcome the transfer of two (2) new parking garages, including St. Lawrence Market North (Car Park 72) and 121 St. Patrick Street (Car Park 221). These acquisitions together account for more than $20 million of the forecasted capital spend in 2024. A further $20+ million was invested to address health and safety issues and state-of-good-repair (SOGR) projects at three (3) of Toronto Parking Authority's high-velocity parking garages, while 339 new Pay-by-Plate machines have been deployed in support of equipment modernization and improved customer experience. Management remains on track to deliver 94 percent of the Toronto Parking Authority-led capital spend, while reducing the enterprise risk profile by actioning targeted spend. Total capital spend for 2024 is forecasted to be $68.6 million versus the Board-approved plan of $71.3 million. In 2025, Management is forecasting record top line performance with planned revenues of $182.6 million (+$16.2 million versus 2024 Forecast). Growth in revenues will be driven by rate changes across all channels of the business, Toronto Parking Authority's monthly permit campaign with a focus on B2B customer acquisitions and incremental inventory. Full year Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization of $60.8 million is planned which is +$6.7 million versus 2024 Forecast and +$13.1 million versus 2024 Plan. 2025 Net income is forecasted at $41.9 million, which includes $3.4 million in finance income and $22.3 million of amortization resulting from capital spend. The proposed 2025 Capital plan of $55.6 million is designed to support Management's continued execution against Toronto Parking Authority's five (5) Strategic Priorities: Build a Great Place to Work; Drive Sustainable Growth; Strengthen the Core, Execute with Excellence; Connect with our Customers; and Engage and Innovate with our Strategic Partners. Furthermore, our capital investments will serve to reduce many of our enterprise risks outlined in our Enterprise Risk Management Strategy. Management is not anticipating any carry forward amounts from 2024 to be included in the attached budget submission. In June of 2024, City Council approved the terms and conditions of a new City of Toronto - Toronto Parking Authority Net Income Share Agreement that will ensure that Toronto Parking Authority has access to sufficient retained earnings to both fund its Capital Program and continue to make annual contributions to the City of Toronto. Under the new framework, the net income sharing formula has been adjusted to increase the percentage of net income that Toronto Parking Authority retains from its operations from 15 percent to 25 percent, consistent with pre-2017 levels. This adjustment will provide Toronto Parking Authority with the incremental net income over the next three (3) years to support the execution of Toronto Parking Authority's state-of-good-repair program and continued investments in equipment modernization supporting our growth strategy. In addition, the City will provide $48 million over the next three (3) years in direct funding for the continued capital expansion of Toronto Parking Authority's Bike Share Toronto and Off-Street EV Charging programs.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Received the proposed 2025 Operating Budget and 2025 - 2027 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority as outlined in the report (October 1, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The President, Toronto Parking Authority recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority receive the proposed 2025 Operating Budget and 2025 - 2027 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority as outlined in this report for information.
PA11.5adopted
2024 - 2026 City of Toronto - Toronto Parking Authority Net Income Share Agreement
The purpose of this report is to seek authority from Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) Board of Directors for the President, Toronto Parking Authority to execute the final form of the new Net Income Share Agreement with the City of Toronto (the "City"). Terms and conditions of the new Agreement were approved by the Board in May 2024 and City Council in June 2024. Toronto Parking Authority and the City's Financial Planning Division developed the new Agreement to provide Toronto Parking Authority access to sufficient resources to both fund its Capital Program, while continuing to make annual contributions to the City of Toronto through its dividend. Under the new framework, the net income sharing formula is revised from an 85/15 ratio to 75/25, such that Toronto Parking Authority's share of net income is increased from 15 to 25 percent. This enhanced ratio provides Toronto Parking Authority with the incremental net income over the next three (3) years to address the extensive backlog in state of good repairs (SOGR) in Toronto Parking Authority's garages. In addition, as part of the new Agreement, the City will directly fund the continued capital expansion of Toronto Parking Authority's Bike Share Toronto and EV Charging programs. The Net Income Share Agreement will retroactively take effect January 1, 2024, for a three (3) year period ending December 31, 2026.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Authorized the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to negotiate, execute and enter into the 2024 - 2026 City of Toronto - Toronto Parking Authority Net Income Share Agreement prepared by City staff, in accordance with the terms set out in 2024.EX15.9 for a three (3) year period, effective January 1, 2024, as generally provided in Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority.
Staff recommendation as filed
The President, Toronto Parking Authority recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority authorize the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to negotiate, execute and enter into the 2024 - 2026 City of Toronto - Toronto Parking Authority Net Income Share Agreement prepared by City staff, in accordance with the terms set out in 2024.EX15.9 for a three (3) year period, effective January 1, 2024, as generally provided in Attachment 1 to this report.
PA11.6adopted
Contract Award of Payment Services Agreement with Passport Parking Inc.
The purpose of this paper is to seek approval from the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) Board of Directors to extend the Payment Services Agreement with Passport Parking Inc. (Passport) for an additional two (2) years with an additional one (1) year option at the sole discretion of the Toronto Parking Authority, beyond its current expiration on March 31, 2025. As background, Passport operates the Toronto Parking Authority's Green P Parking App. The Green P App is a custom-developed mobile payment solution that has evolved significantly over the past nine (9) years and is designed to support the needs of the Toronto Parking Authority and its customers. Passport was chosen through a public procurement process in 2013, and the App has since become integral to the success of our parking operations. Launched in 2015 for off-street ungated parking and expanded to include all on-street locations in 2016, the Green P App has emerged as one (1) of North America's premiere digital parking solutions serving over 2.2 million registered customers representing 79 percent of on-street and 74 percent of off-street parking transactions. Customer satisfaction remains strong; 4.6 rating on the App Store based on 13 thousand reviews. Since 2023, Management has accelerated the development and modernization of our digital payment platform in support of our strategic growth plan. Specifically, the Toronto Parking Authority released an updated version of the Green P App in 2022 which has driven an 11 percent increase in App utilization and grown the total user base by almost 70 percent from 1.3 to 2.2 million users in just two (2) years. Concurrently, the Toronto Parking Authority has embarked upon four (4) critical initiatives designed to future-proof our business. First, we are expanding the reach of the Green P App to our entire parking portfolio which will simplify our customer payment experience City-wide, lessen our dependence on capital-intensive off-street parking infrastructure while driving cost productivity. Second, we are in the prototyping phase of integrating customer payments for EV charging into our Green P App to simplify payments and provide greater flexibility to offer bundled pricing options for our consumer segments. Market-wide deployment is scheduled for 2025. Third, work has begun to build the back-end technology necessary to provide a more interactive App experience for our customers. For example, we will be adding real-time information on EV charging availability by location; moreover, integrating both on and off-street parking sensors with the App to provide customers with real-time parking choices. This work will be complete by 2025. Lastly, Management has two (2) major streams of work on the horizon that are technology centric. First, we will be developing an App based Loyalty programme that will support our Parking, EV Charging, and Bike Share operations. Secondly, we will leverage our enhanced digital platforms to integrate the Bike Share and Green P App into a single integrated mobility payments solution for all our customers. This work is targeted to be deployed by Q1, 2027. Management has assessed the value of securing a new App provider through a risk lens. Our assessment is that co-creating a new App application with a new vendor would take anywhere between 12 to 18 months and require disproportionate management time and resources to ensure a seamless integration. In addition, contemplating a vendor change while simultaneously executing management's planned digital transformations currently underway would be daunting. Lastly, the financial and reputational risk associated with any diminution in the performance of the Green P App during the transition exceeds our current risk tolerance. In conclusion, Management recommends that the Toronto Parking Authority extend the Payment Services Agreement with Passport for a further two (2) years with one (1) option year at the Toronto Parking Authority's sole discretion. This recommendation provides performance stability for our customers, staff, and enterprise. It protects our strong Green P brand proposition in the marketplace and ensures that our ambitious digital transformation unfolds as planned over the next 30 months. This recommendation is compliant with Toronto Parking Authority Policy 5-7, which allows for continued partnership with the original supplier when switching providers would result in significant inconvenience or excessive costs.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Approved a two (2) year extension with an additional one (1) year option at the sole discretion of the Toronto Parking Authority of the Payment Services Agreement with Passport Parking Inc. in accordance with Toronto Parking Authority Policy 5-7. 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority remain confidential in its entirety at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of a local board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The President, Toronto Parking Authority recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority approve a two (2) year extension with an additional one (1) year option at the sole discretion of the Toronto Parking Authority of the Payment Services Agreement with Passport Parking Inc. in accordance with Toronto Parking Authority Policy 5-7. 2. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority direct that the information contained in Confidential Attachment one (1) remain confidential in its entirety at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of a local board.
PA11.7adopted
Contract Award - 2024-CS-CP404-C10 System Operations Centre (SOC) Development
The purpose of this paper is to seek approval from the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) Board of Directors to award a contract for detailed design, consulting, and construction planning for the Systems Operations Centre (SOC) at 95 Beecroft Road (Car Park 404). The contract, valued at $522,500 with a $175,000 contingency allowance, totals $697,500 (excluding HST). The Toronto Parking Authority is committed to a culture that embraces the core principles of choice, ease and speed, fostering a customer-centric culture that enhances the customer experience while strengthening brand relevance and loyalty. Our strategy focuses on optimizing every touchpoint throughout the customer journey. By integrating our customer service, operations, and maintenance functions across all business channels and operating platforms into a Systems Operations Centre, we aim to deliver seamless, intuitive, and efficient services. Our goal is to proactively engage customers and address issues in ways that foster long-term relationships while improving operational efficiency across all platforms. The Systems Operations Centre is a key element of Toronto Parking Authority's broader strategy to create a connected and highly efficient customer experience. The Systems Operations Centre is also aligned with the Toronto Parking Authority's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) profile, addressing potential risks associated with internal scalability. It will ensure that internal processes and systems align with Toronto Parking Authority's strategic priorities and enhance the organization's ability to effectively support its operations. The Systems Operations Centre will be located at the current monitoring station at 95 Beecroft Road, a 5-storey garage with 5,500 square feet of office space. However, the outdated layout and technology within the monitoring station limits the Toronto Parking Authority's ability to meet modern standards for communication, situational awareness, and operational responsiveness necessitating the Systems Operations Centre's modernization. The project will follow a three-phase approach: Phase One (1) involves detailed design, consulting, and construction planning; Phase Two (2) covers facility construction to meet current codes and industry standards; and Phase Three (3) focuses on software integration and implementation for business transformation. The total project cost is estimated at $6.9 million. After Phase 1 is completed and assessed, approvals for Phases 2 and 3 will be sought from the Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors. A competitive procurement process for Phase 1 resulted in three compliant proposals. Based on bid compliance, pricing, ability to meet deadlines, project history, proponents reference interviews, Toronto Parking Authority recommends awarding the contract for the Systems Operations Centre Development to Barry Bryan Associates.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Authorized the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to award consulting services for the 2024-CS-CP404-C10 SOC Development at 95 Beecroft Road (CP 404) to Barry Bryan Associates, having submitted the most compliant bid and meeting all specifications in conformance with the Construction Tender requirements, in the amount of $522,500 in base scope, plus $175,000 as a contingency allowance, being the sum total of $697,500 excluding Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Staff recommendation as filed
The President, Toronto Parking Authority recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority provide authority to the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to award consulting services for the 2024-CS-CP404-C10 SOC Development at 95 Beecroft Road (CP 404) to Barry Bryan Associates, having submitted the most compliant bid and meeting all specifications in conformance with the Construction Tender requirements, in the amount of $522,500 in base scope, plus $175,000 as a contingency allowance, being the sum total of $697,500 excluding Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
PA11.8adopted
Business Strategy and Marketing Services Vendor of Record
As Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) continues its journey to becoming the world's best provider of sustainable parking, Bike Share and last mile mobility experiences, Management has used a Business Strategy and Marketing Services Vendor of Record (VoR) to access agency partners to support Toronto Parking Authority's growth agenda. The Vendor of Record includes agency partners across a number of service categories that include Strategy Development and Creative Services, Strategic Partnerships, Market Research, Public Relations and Communications and Digital Marketing. Management has retained agencies on the Vendor of Record for a number of key initiatives, including the completion of consumer research, the development and execution of targeted marketing campaigns, ongoing public relations and communications support, the development of go-to-market strategies to secure strategic partnerships and the completion of website enhancements, among others. The Vendor of Record was established through a competitive request for proposals (RFP) process, with the request for proposals for these services publicly available on Merx in late 2021. Following an extensive evaluation by Toronto Parking Authority's Evaluation Committee, recommendations to establish the Vendor of Record were brought forward and adopted by the Board, at its meeting of February 18, 2022. Under the authority of the Board, a maximum spending limit of $3,921,645 was initially established. This spending limit has since been increased to $4,421,645 (excluding Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)), under the President's Delegation of Authority. As of August 31, 2024, a total of $3,666,179 had been spent against the maximum limit of the Vendor of Record with additional commitments for services made to an amount totaling $669,000 (excluding HST). Over the course of the last three years, a broad range of initiatives have been executed. A high-level summary of these is below, with more in-depth examples of these initiatives in the "Comments" section of this memo. Initiatives have included: Market Research and Customer Segmentation Analysis - Toronto Parking Authority completed comprehensive market research and customer segmentation analysis for Bike Share and Green P Parking. This research has been used to guide the development of customer facing communications and marketing initiatives to drive customer experience and transaction and revenue growth. Marketing Campaigns (2022 - 2024) - including the development and execution of a number of Green P, EV and Bike Share marketing campaigns over the course of 2022 through 2024. Communications and Media Relations - partners were used to provide communications support, event support, and ongoing management of media inquiries. Digital Marketing - a substantial redevelopment of the parking.greenp.com website was undertaken. Annual Reports - preparation and publication of three (3) Annual Reports (2021 - 2023, as required under the Toronto Municipal Code, Ch 179, Parking Authority. Future programs are in development to continue the execution of the Toronto Parking Authority and Green P business strategies. Investments are planned to continue with the work to date, and include ongoing customer market research to inform product development, customer satisfaction and experience improvement; delivering on partnerships with Bike Share and other partners, and marketing across all channels to drive revenue growth across all business segments, including Bike Share, Green P Parking, and EV. To ensure that the resources and services under the Vendor of Record are available to support Management's execution of the remainder of the 2024 and the 2025 Annual Operating Plans (through to Q1 2026), it is recommended that the Board increase the maximum spending limit under the Vendor of Record from $4,421,645 to $6,500,000 (excluding HST).
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Authorized the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to increase the maximum spending limit under the Business Strategy and Marketing Services Vendor of Record from $4,421,645 to $6,500,000 (excluding HST) with the agencies listed below to provide Business Strategy and Marketing consulting services as required: Category Service Agency 1 Strategy Development and Creative Services Partner Precise ParkLink Inc., Publicis Canada Inc., 16x9 Inc., Cundari Group Ltd. 2 Strategic Partnerships Partnerships Lang Partnerships Network 3 Market Research Partner Research Strategy Group, Leger 4 Public Relations and Communications Blue Door Communications Inc., Mezzanotte Communications 5 Digital Marketing Partner Kraftwrk Inc., 16x9 Inc., Publicis Canada Inc.
Staff recommendation as filed
The President, Toronto Parking Authority recommends that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority provide authority for the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to increase the maximum spending limit under the Business Strategy and Marketing Services Vendor of Record from $4,421,645 to $6,500,000 (excluding HST) with the agencies listed below to provide Business Strategy and Marketing consulting services as required: Category Service Agency 1 Strategy Development and Creative Services Partner Precise ParkLink Inc., Publicis Canada Inc., 16x9 Inc., Cundari Group Ltd. 2 Strategic Partnerships Partnerships Lang Partnerships Network 3 Market Research Partner Research Strategy Group, Leger 4 Public Relations and Communications Blue Door Communications Inc., Mezzanotte Communications 5 Digital Marketing Partner Kraftwrk Inc., 16x9 Inc., Publicis Canada Inc.
PA11.9adopted
Proposed Settlement with Dakin West Inc.
The purpose of this report is to inform the Board regarding a settlement of monies owed by Dakin West Inc., who has subleased the premises to various franchisees who operate INS Markets, to Toronto Parking Authority for the use of the premises located at 33 Queen Street East, Unit 2, Toronto, Ontario.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2024) from the City Solicitor and the President, Toronto Parking Authority remain confidential in its entirety, as it is pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects Toronto Parking Authority and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the President, Toronto Parking Authority recommend that: 1. The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it is about litigation or potential litigation that affects Toronto Parking Authority and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
PA11.10adopted
This is a report on the status of the legal action (the "Action") commenced by Toronto Parking Authority on January 21, 2019 against BSaR (Eglinton) Ltd., BSaR (Eglinton) LP, and BSaR's principals, Tarek Sobhi, and Tyler Hershberg (all together referred to as BSaR). In the legal action, Toronto Parking Authority is claiming damages in the amount of $7.0 million for breach of the terms of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) between BSAR and the Toronto Parking Authority that provided Toronto Parking Authority an option to purchase the retail unit (Retail Component) of a joint venture development at 935 Eglinton Avenue West (the Property).
The Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 4, 2024) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The President, Toronto Parking Authority, and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. The Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
PA11.11received
In accordance with the Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors By-law 1-2021, as amended, the Board determines the place in Toronto, day, and hour of its regular meetings and the schedule of those meetings shall be publicly available by the first meeting of the Board in each calendar year. On July 24 and 25, 2024, City Council considered Item CC20.11 and adopted the meeting schedule for 2025 for City Council and its Committees. The schedule of meetings for the Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors has been developed to avoid dates, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved City Council schedule; and to avoid days of cultural or religious significance. The following meetings of the Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors have been scheduled for 2025: Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference The following meetings of the Toronto Parking Authority - Audit and Risk Management Committee have been scheduled for 2025: Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Video Conference
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority received the item for information.
PA11.12deferred
Bike Share for Everyone: Allowing Young Torontonians to access Safe, Sustainable Commutes
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted Item MM20.7 and, in so doing, has: 1. Requested the Toronto Parking Authority Board to allow Bike Share users ages 16 and 17 to ride classic (non-electronic) bikes without being accompanied by a parent or a guardian. 2. Requested the Toronto Parking Authority Board to consider allowing Bike Share users between 14 and 16 years of age to ride classic bikes if being accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority deferred consideration of the item until the November 29, 2024 meeting of the Toronto Parking Authority.