July 22, 1998
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:Dominic Gulli, Interim Co-ordinator of Community Council
Subject:Planning and Design Study Process
For The Reconstruction of Prince Edward Drive
Between Bloor Street West and Berry Road
(Lakeshore-Queensway)
Purpose:
To propose a planning and design study process for the 1999 reconstruction of Prince
Edward Drive between Bloor Street West and Berry Road.
Funding Sources:
Monies have been allocated in the 1998 Capital Budget for the above-noted study.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)this report be received; and
(2)staff be directed to proceed with the generalized study process presented in this report
for the reconstruction of Prince Edward Drive between Bloor Street West and Berry Road.
Background:
In February 1997, the former Council for the City of Etobicoke approved the Works
Department 1997 Capital Budget, including reconstruction of the north section of Prince
Edward Drive between Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West in 1998. An in-house
interdisciplinary study team was subsequently formed, and terms of reference were prepared
in consultation with the local community, to undertake an environmental study; this study
was completed in March 1998. This section of Prince Edward Drive is now tentatively
scheduled for construction in mid-August 1998.
In April 1998, Council for the amalgamated City of Toronto approved its 1998 Capital
Budget, including monies for a study for the reconstruction of the south section of Prince
Edward Drive between Bloor Street West and Berry Road (Attachment No. 1). Prior to
embarking on the study, a generalized study process is presented in this report for the
consideration of Community Council.
Comments:
Staff propose that a Steering Committee and Technical Working Group be formed to
provide guidance and direction throughout the study process; to fully involve the public and
the community; and to ensure the study is completed in a timely and effective manner,
consistent with the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects.
a)Steering Committee
A Steering Committee will be struck comprised of City staff, the two Etobicoke
Lakeshore-Queensway Ward Councillors, and representatives from the community
(ratepayer groups and other interested groups). This committee will be co-chaired by the two
political representatives.
The Steering Committee will participate throughout the study process, and provide
comments on community issues and concerns. In particular, they will provide guidance on
conducting the study in-house, or alternatively, retaining a consultant to undertake the
project.
b)Technical Working Group
A multi-disciplinary Technical Working Group will be formed comprised of staff from
roads, planning, and utilities. This group will develop Terms of Reference for the project
and present them to the Steering Committee for their review and input. The proposed Terms
of Reference will be presented to Council for their consideration.
c)Time Frame
Should the Steering Committee elect to conduct the study in-house, staff will commence the
work in September 1998 with a target completion date for April/May 1999.
Alternatively, should the Steering Committee elect to undertake the project with a
consultant, City staff will issue a tender for the work, interview potential consultants, and
submit a recommendation to Council for the contract award. Given the consultant selection
process, project initiation for this alternative would likely be late fall 1998, with a target
completion date for June/July 1999.
Conclusions:
Council has allocated funds in the 1998 Capital Budget to undertake a study for the
reconstruction of Prince Edward Drive between Bloor Street West and Berry Road. A
Steering Committee and Technical Working Group should be established to define the study
approach, prepare and finalize Terms of Reference, and ensure the study process progresses
in a timely and effective manner. It is the intent of staff to include monies in the
1999 Capital Budget for the reconstruction of Prince Edward Drive between Bloor Street
West and Berry Road in the summer of 1999.
Contact Name:
Dominic Gulli, Director - Transportation and Engineering Planning Division
(416) 394-8409; Fax: 394-8942.
D. Gulli
Interim Co-ordinator of Community Council
Works and Emergency Services
JD*
Attachment
ccPrince Edward Drive
