URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  AGENDA 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO
THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

   CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

   DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS.

 (A comprehensive list will be available at the meeting. )

 10:00 a. m. Respecting Item No. (26) :Request For The Installation
of Noise Barriers on Romanway Crescent.
 2:00 p. m. Respecting Item No. (4) :F. G. Gardiner Expressway East
Dismantling Project.

 3:30 p. m. Respecting Item No. (25) :Request To Install Traffic Control Signals

Bayview Avenue And Tudor Gate.

 time toRespecting Item No. (11) :Sheppard Subway Status of Permits

be determinedand Approvals.

(A) COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

 1. ELECTION OF A VICE- CHAIR OF THE
URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.

 Council, on June 3, 4, and 5, 1998, adopted By- law No. 276- 1998, a by- law "To amend further Council Procedural By- law No. 23- 1998 [being a By- law "To Govern the Proceedings of the Council and the Committees thereof"]. "

 Section 27 of By- law No. 276- 1998 states:

 "27. Section 107 of By- law No. 23- 1998 is deleted and the following is substituted:

 "107. The Members on each Committee shall meet on the day of the Inaugural Meeting to elect a Committee Chair and a Committee Vice- Chair from among the Committee's eligible members, and in the event of a vacancy occurring, shall elect a new Chair or Vice- Chair to hold office for the remainder of the term. "

 (Note:At Councillor Ron Moeser's request, the foregoing amendment, adopted by Council, to the Council Procedural By- law, has been place on the agenda in order that the Committee may elect a Vice- Chair, if it so wishes. )

  2. A RAPID TRANSIT CONNECTION BETWEEN
PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND
UNION STATION.

(11:30 a. m. , July 13, 1998)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(June 26, 1998)

 Recommending that City Council:

 (1) endorse the concept of a rapid transit connection between Pearson International Airport and Union Station;

 (2) endorse the conclusions of Provincial and Federal studies that the corridor adjacent to Highways Nos. 409 and 427, as shown in Figure 1, should be protected for a rapid transit connection between Pearson Airport and the CN Weston rail corridor, and request the Province, Transport Canada, the City of Mississauga, the Region of Peel, and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to pursue measures to protect the corridor;

(3) support upgrading of the Weston rail corridor to accommodate a new station in the vicinity of the Woodbine Racetrack and all- day GO service from Union Station to the new station, and request GO Transit to advise on costs;

 (4) support the extension of the internal airport transit system from the airport to upgraded GO rail service in the CN Weston rail corridor as the preferred rapid transit option in the 5- 10 year time frame, and request Transport Canada (in conjunction with the City of Toronto, Ministry of Transportation, GO Transit, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Region of Peel, and City of Mississauga) to conduct a physical, operational, and financial feasibility study for this extension;

 (5) request the GTAA to consider technologies for the internal airport transit system which would be capable of being extended into the Weston rail corridor for a transfer- free connection to Union Station;

 (6) request the Province and GO Transit to ensure that the upgrading of the CN Weston rail corridor for all- day GO service to the airport is a high priority for GO Rail expansion;

 (7) request the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to continue to plan for an internal airport transit system in a manner which serves passenger convenience and to be prepared to build the transit system in conjunction with the upgraded GO rail service, or prior to, if demand warrants;

 (8) request the Mayor and the Chair of the Urban Environment and Development Committee to meet with the Federal Minister of Transport to discuss Federal support for the feasibility study and for the early implementation of the rapid transit connection; and

 (9) direct the City Clerk to distribute copies of this report to Transport Canada, the Ministry of Transportation, GO Transit, the Region of Peel, the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, the Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation, the Toronto Board of Trade, and Tourism Toronto;

 providing an update on issues related to planning for a rapid transit connection between Pearson International Airport and Union Station; advising that the extension of the internal airport transit system to connect with the Weston rail corridor and all- day frequent GO rail service is the most cost- effective option for providing the connection within the next 5- 10 years; that the further extension of the internal airport transit system through the Weston rail corridor would provide a direct transfer- free connection to Union Station in the longer- term; and that the Pearson Airport redevelopment plan is a unique opportunity to ensure that the rapid transit connection is integrated into the airport in a manner which is convenient and attractive to passengers and which will influence travel to the airport to be more reliant on transit.

  3. PROTOCOL FOR DETERMINING
CITY- WIDE INTERESTS.

 (Note: There is no material attached for this Item. It is anticipated that the joint report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the City Clerk, respecting this matter, will be included in the Supplementary Agenda. )

  4. F. G. GARDINER EXPRESSWAY EAST
DISMANTLING PROJECT.

 (Presentation and Deputation Item, 2:00 p. m. , July 13, 1998)

 (Note:It is anticipated that the report of the General Manager, Transportation Services, respecting this matter, will be included in the Supplementary Agenda. )

 4a. City Clerk

(June 18, 1998)

 Advising that the Task Force on the Gardiner/Lakeshore Corridor:

 (1) reaffirms that it prefers the option selected as part of the environmental assessment process with the ramps coming down at Bouchette Street; and

 (2) requests that members of the Task Force be advised of the time when this matter will be discussed at the Urban Environment and Development Committee on July 13, 1998 so that members may attend.

 4b. Chair, South East Toronto Industrial Advisory Committee

(June 8, 1998)

 Advising that at its meeting of May 26, 1998, the City of Toronto's South East Toronto Industrial Advisory Committee discussed issues respecting the Gardiner East Dismantling Project, had before it, the following motions:

 "That the South East Toronto Industrial Advisory Committee:

 (i) objects to any dismantling options that would eliminate or bypass the controlled intersection at Carlaw Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East, and any other design or construction options that would constrict vehicular or rail access to the Port Area, as reductions in the level of access would have substantial negative impacts on local businesses, the development potential of the Port Area and would impede access of emergency vehicles to the Port Area;

 (ii) requests Council, in its consideration of the Gardiner East Dismantling Project, to direct Toronto Transportation staff to consult with appropriate Civic Officials and report on the impact on local emergency services, should the controlled intersection at Carlaw Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East be removed; and

 (iii) request Council, in its consideration of the Gardiner East Dismantling Project, to direct Toronto Transportation staff to undertake short- term improvements to the Cherry Street/Lake Shore Boulevard East intersection in conjunction with Phase I of the Gardiner Expressway dismantling, including, but not limited to, traffic signal modifications to extend the green light for north bound vehicles on Cherry Street, improved pavement markings, and the establishment of warning lights and activated signals for pedestrian and cyclists, while longer- term improvements for the intersection are developed. "

  5. "BILL 104" - THE VITAL SERVICES ACT.
 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15 AND 16, 1998 MEETING)

 City Clerk

(May 25, 1998)

 Advising that City Council, at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, referred a Motion by Councillor Jakobek, seconded by Councillor Ootes, regarding Bill 104 -  the Vital Services Act, to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for consideration; such Motion containing the following operative paragraphs:

 "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor be requested to draft a By- law in accordance with Bill 104 to be presented to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for consideration;

 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council communicate with the City's vital services utility providers requesting their co- operation in continuing this service under the authority of and as would be required by the By- law proposed in resolution No. (1) ;

 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the appropriate staff initiate discussions with the City's vital services utility providers to share information regarding the operational aspects of the former City of Toronto's utility restoration program. "

   5a. Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that the City of Toronto not enact a vital services by- law under authority of the Tenant Protection Act, given the expected high cost of its administration and potential for financial risk to the City; advising that, in the event that Council chooses not to adopt the aforementioned recommendation and, instead, chooses to enact a Vital Services By- law, then that action would require the reversal of Council's previous budgetary decision to discontinue the former City of Toronto's "urgent hazard" program in order to commit funds now to the staffing and administration of a vital services program in the amount of $60,000. 00 for 1998 and $120,000. 00 annualized thereafter; that, in addition, historically the former City of Toronto committed funds, ranging from $500,000. 00 to $1,000,000. 00 annualized, to the restoration of utilities in rental residential properties; explaining that under authority of the City of Toronto Act, these funds were recoverable as they were collectible through the municipal realty tax process; that any future funds to be expended by the City to restore such utilities under a vital services by- law would be at great risk of being unrecoverable, given that the enabling legislation does not provide for such funds to be placed on the tax rolls; stating that the current legislation provides for a lien to be placed against the property and/or for the City to have tenants pay rents directly to the City; and suggesting that City Council seek to rely instead on general enforcement of municipal standards regulations through prosecution by the City as necessary, as well as on procedures which are currently being put into place under the Tenant Protection Act for tenants to seek prosecution activity through the Provincial Tribunal specifically regarding vital services.

 5b. City Solicitor

(June 9, 1998)

 Reviewing the potential implications of the motion referred by City Council at its meeting of May 13 and 14, 1998, which proposes that the City enact a by- law requiring providers of vital services to adopt a program whereby the service providers would continue to provide services to tenanted properties despite the landlord's failure to make utility payments; advising that City Council lacks the authority to enact such a by- law; that Council may require utility companies to give 30 days notice of the intention to discontinue service for non- payment; however, after the 30- day period has elapsed, Council cannot require continuation of the service without payment to the utility company; pointing out that the motion refers to "Bill 104, the Vital Services Act", which appears to be a reference to the City's power, under Section 210. 2 of the Municipal Act, to enact a vital services by- law; that there is not actually a statute entitled, "the Vital Services Act"; explaining that Section 210. 2 of the Municipal Act was added to the Municipal Act in 1994 when the Legislature passed the Municipal Amendment Act (Vital Services) , 1994, which was Bill 104 when it was introduced; that Section 210. 2 will essentially be replaced by Sections 145 to 153 of the Tenant Protection Act when it comes into force on June 17, 1998; and recommending that this report be received for information.

  6. APPLICATION OF FORMER CITY OF TORONTO'S
1984 SPECIAL LEGISLATION RESPECTING
DEMOLITION CONTROL TO THE NEW CITY OF TORONTO.

 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15 AND 16, 1998 MEETING)

 City Solicitor

(June 10, 1998)

 Responding to a request made by the Urban Environment and Development Committee on May 19, 1998, during consideration of the conversion to condominium, and demolition, of rental housing before and after the proclamation of the Tenant Protection Act, for a report on the feasibility of amending the former City of Toronto's special demolition control legislation in the City of Toronto Act, 1984, so that the Act will apply to the whole of the urban area of the new City; advising that the costs of filing an application for special legislation includes a filing fee of $150. 00, the cost of publishing a notice of application once a week for four weeks in the Ontario Gazette and newspaper, the cost of printing the Private Bill and the cost of printing the Act in the annual statutes; that, based on 1996 costs for a similar sized Private Bill, costs are estimated at $6,000. 00 with newspaper advertising costs being the largest component; and recommending that, if the Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends an application for special legislation, authority be granted to apply for special legislation substantially in the form of the draft Private Bill attached to this report.

 7. STATUS, AND RECREATIONAL USE, OF ONTARIO HYDRO
CORRIDORS IN THE CITY OF TORONTO.

 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15 AND 16, 1998 MEETING)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 22, 1998)

 Responding to the direction of the Urban Environment and Development Committee on May 19, 1998, for information on the status of Ontario Hydro Corridors in the new City and the City- wide significance of these corridors; advising that the remaining Ontario Hydro transmission corridors in the City of Toronto are going to remain active for some time; that this continuing primary function is necessary and important to the well- being of the City's residents and businesses, and should clearly be recognized; that the only other potential use of these corridors will, therefore, continue to be for secondary purposes, and there are many successful examples of such uses in a variety of land use contexts and under various planning objectives established across the City, which have benefited business and residents alike; stating that the City- wide significance of these corridors is that they can and do serve a variety of interests in a variety of ways; that opportunities exist to secure passive recreational walking, trail and cycling facilities within the current planning environment; and recommending that the Committee receive this report for information.

7a. Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(June 1, 1998)

 Providing further information on the potential for recreational uses in the Hydro Corridors, and relevant economic strategies to achieve an enhanced level of use of both active and surplus Hydro Corridors; stating that it is clear that the City benefits from current uses of Hydro lands, and that there is the potential for additional parks and recreational needs to be addressed on existing and surplus Hydro lands; however, the costs of acquisition of large tracts of these surplus Hydro corridors is likely prohibitive; advising that the objectives of the City would be advanced by focusing on selective acquisition, potential public/private partnerships and dedication of lands through the development process; and recommending that this report be received for information.

 8. INTERVENOR FUNDING OF COMMUNITY GROUPS AT
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARINGS.

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 26,1998)

 Reporting, in response to Council's request at its June 3, 4 and 5, 1998 meeting, on a policy for requests for intervenor funding; advising that an emphasis on advance community consultation, negotiation, facilitation and mediation, rather than on litigation, will best ensure that the decision making process for development and planning matters is accessible to all citizens; and recommending that Council not support intervenor funding but continue to make decisions on requests on a case- by- case basis, evaluating at the time of the request the availability of funds and whether other dispute resolution methods could be used to achieve the interests of the City of Toronto.

 All Wards.

 9. PROJECT APPROVAL AND PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATION
- GENERAL BUSINESS COMPUTER.

 General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(June 19, 1998)

 Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on June 17, 1998, approved the following recommendations contained in a report, entitled "Project Approval and Procurement Authorization - General Business Computer":

 "It is recommended that the Commission approve:

 (1) awarding a contract to GlassHouse Systems Inc. , in the amount of $1,433,900. 00 to replace the existing IBM 9121/480 with an IBM 2003/225, including the hardware and IBM operating system software;

 (2) an additional $350,000. 00 for the transfer and upgrade of existing third party (non IBM) software;

 (3) an additional $24,495. 00, required to pursue the option to purchase nine additional channels, for a total upset limit of $1,808,395. 00;

 (4) approval to declare the current IBM 9121/480 surplus and authorize the Manager of Materials & Procurement to dispose of it in the best interest of the Commission;

 (5) forwarding this report to the City of Toronto Council requesting increased project approval be granted in the amount of $1,608,395. 00 gross ($731,820. 00 net) by advancing approved expenditures from future years; and

 (6) authorize staff to proceed with the award of this contract, due to the critical nature of the request and hold in TAC accounts, pending City Council approval.

  10. 1998 WHEEL- TRANS BUDGET UPDATE.

 General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(June 19, 1998)

 Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on June 17, 1998, approved the following recommendations contained in Report No. (5) , entitled "1998 Wheel- Trans Budget Update":

 "It is recommended that the Commission approve:

 (1) increasing the 1998 Wheel- Trans Operating Budget of $38. 2M by up to $625,000. 00, and the workforce complement from 380 to 383, as set out below:

 (a) increasing the Sedan Taxi service by up to $400,000. 00 to accommodate unbudgeted costs associated with increased trip demand;

 (b) increasing the Wheel- Trans maintenance costs by $75,000. 00 as a result of decreasing Orion bus reliability and thereby delaying the planned reduction of the Wheel- Trans Maintenance workforce; and

 (c) allocating the legal costs associated with the current Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Challenge of the Wheel- Trans application process and eligibility criteria, in the amount of $150,000. 00 to the 1998 Wheel- Trans Operating Budget;

 (2) increasing the current purchase order upset limits of the Sedan Taxi Contracts by up to $400,000. 00 in order to provide for these additional trips; and

 (3) forward this report to the City of Toronto requesting City Council approval, through the City Budget Committee, of a draw from the Corporate Contingency Account in the amount of $625,000. 00, bringing the 1998 Budget to $38. 8 million.

 11. SHEPPARD SUBWAY STATUS OF PERMITS AND APPROVALS.

 General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(May 21, 1998)

 Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on May 20, 1998, considered Report No. (27) , entitled "Sheppard Subway Status of Permits and Approvals"; that the Commission received the subject report for information and approved the following:

 (1) that staff report on the critical path for completion of the Sheppard Subway, including tenders, site plan approvals, building permits, design work, tunnelling work and any other appropriate deadlines associated with the project; and further

 (2) that any site plan approval conditions which add costs beyond the approved budget for the Sheppard Subway project be forwarded to the City Budget Committee and City Council for additional project and funding approval;

 and stating that the foregoing is forwarded for the information of the City of Toronto Council.

  12. 510 SPADINA: PROGRESS TOWARDS RESOLUTION
OF SAFETY PROBLEM.

 General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(June 19, 1998)

 Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on June 17, 1998, considered Report No. (22) , entitled "510 Spadina: Progress Towards Resolution of Safety Problem"; that the Commission received such report for information, noting that:

 (1) the safety problem of the unparalleled high collision rate between automobiles and streetcars on the 510 SPADINA streetcar line continues without let- up, reinforcing the argument that the safety problem on this streetcar line is inherent in the current design of the roadway, and is not a "learning curve" issue;

 (2) the Provincial Cabinet has approved a Declaration Order pertaining to the Environmental Assessment for the 510 SPADINA streetcar line, which means that City of Toronto Council now has complete authority to make changes to the design of the streetcar line, and to Spadina Avenue itself, in order to improve the safety to travel for everyone on Spadina Avenue;

 (3) staff are planning a series of public meetings in the Spadina community to present the safety issue and possible solutions; and

 (4) ridership on the 510 SPADINA streetcar line has increased since the last counts taken on this service, and the increase is at a higher rate than either the system- wide ridership increase over the same period or the increases in ridership observed on other streetcar lines crossing Spadina Avenue; and

 further advising that the Commission also approved the following:

 (1) that staff report on the implications associated with the introduction of horse drawn carriages on Spadina Avenue; and

 (2) that staff submit the attached report along with the temporary approval regarding horse drawn carriages to the public meetings that will be held with respect to this issue.

 (Note:It is anticipated that the Toronto Transit Commission will be considering a further report on this matter, and that such report will also be considered by the Urban Environment and Development Committee on July 13, 1998. )

 13. CONSTRUCTION OF STREETCAR TRACK
ON CHARLOTTE STREET.

 General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(June 19, 1998)

 Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on June 17, 1998, considered Report No. (24) , entitled "Construction of Streetcar Track on Charlotte Street"; and that the Commission took the following action:

 (1) received this report for information, noting that:

 - TAC staff recently met with ten owners of businesses or properties in the area adjacent to the loop planned for the 510 SPADINA streetcar line via Adelaide Street, Charlotte Street, and King Street, to explain its benefits and potential impacts. All but two voice strong opposition to the construction of this loop; however, staff believe that their concerns regarding noise and vibration can be significantly alleviated through mitigating measures, as described in this report;

 - these opponents to the project have indicated that they intend to hire a consultant to conduct their own independent review of the potential impacts of the streetcar loop;

 - staff will be resubmitting this report to the Commission meeting of July 15, 1998, at which time it will be recommended that the Commission request City of Toronto Council to formally approve construction of a single streetcar track on Charlotte Street, between Adelaide Street and King Street, providing that the Commission, after hearing deputations at that time, continues to support proceeding with this project;

 (2) approved forwarding this report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, advising that the Commission plans to submit its request and documentation directly to City Council, at its meeting of July 29, 1998, through a Notice of Motion;

 (3) approved forwarding this report to the Ministry of Environment, on behalf of the City of Toronto, as authorized by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting of June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, in order to confirm the acceptability of this section of streetcar track as a minor amendment to the Environmental Assessment for the Spadina streetcar line, and to document the public consultation process which has occurred to date regarding this project; and

 (4) approved forwarding this report to Councillors Olivia Chow and Kyle Rae, and to the Toronto Transportation Department.

  14. RUSSELL HILL SUBWAY TRAIN ACCIDENT OF
AUGUST 11, 1995 - DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST UPDATE.

 General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(June 19, 1998)

 Advising that at its meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 1998, the Toronto Transit Commission (the Commission) considered the a report, entitled "Russell Hill Subway Train Accident Of August 11, 1995 Due Diligence Checklist Update. "; and that the Commission received the updated Due Diligence Checklist contained therein, which provides a status report on the progress toward closing the Coroner's Jury Recommendations and the TTC's Internal Team Recommendations.

 (A copy of the Due Diligence Checklist, dated June 17, 1998, has been forwarded to Members of Council and select Officials only, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk. )

    15. CONTRACT No. 98- 4008- 80820
DEMOLITION OF EXHIBITION STADIUM.

 Interim General Manager, Exhibition Place

(June 25, 1998)

 Advising that the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place unanimously approved the following recommendations with respect to the Demolition of the Exhibition Place Stadium at its meeting on June 18, 1998:

 "It is recommended that:

 (1) the tender for Contract No. 98- 4008- 80820 be awarded to Greenspoon Brothers Ltd. for demolition of both the North and South Grandstands and associated work at a cost of $1,819,324. 00;

 (2) a budget in the amount of $645,000. 00 be approved for the other required work associated with the demolition of the Stadium subject to the further approval by the Board of any award of a contract associated with such work;

 (3) a budget in the amount of $30,000. 00 be approved for consultant services to study the storage space requirements at Exhibition Place;

 (4) staff, in consultation with the City of Toronto Department of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism develop a restoration/landscaping plan for the Stadium Site and report back to the Board on this plan;

 (5) this report be submitted to the City of Toronto Council requesting concurrence; and

 (6) staff take the necessary action to give effect hereto. ";

 further advising that the Stadium Reserve Fund was $4,176,000. 00 as of December 31, 1997 and the total budget for the Stadium Demolition approved by Council for the 1998 Capital Works Budget for Exhibition Place is $3,710,000. 00 which includes construction costs, fees, in- house work and administrative charges; that the total budget for the demolition and other costs as outlined in this report is $2,498,324. 00 which is within the estimated capital budget allocation; and stating that the remaining balance in the Stadium Reserve Fund after this draw may be still required in the future for other works associated with this demolition subject to approval of such works by the Board.

 16. CONTRACT No. T- 24- 98
RESURFACING OF CITY OF TORONTO ROADS
AT THREE LOCATIONS.

 Executive Director, Technical Services

(June 22, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) Contract No. T- 24- 98 for the resurfacing of City of Toronto roads at three locations be awarded to D. Crupi & Sons Limited who submitted the lowest price bid in the amount of $2,855,207. 28; and

 (2) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be directed to take necessary action to give effect thereto;

 advising that the total project cost is $3,135,207. 28; that funding for this project has been approved by Council and is available in Capital Account C- TR396, City- Road Resurfacing; and stating that the Treasurer has certified that financing can be provided under the updated Dept and Financial Obligation limit and that it falls within corporate debt guidelines.

 Wards:Markland- Centennial;

Rexdale- Thistletown;

Scarborough- Wexford; and

Seneca Heights.

  17. CONTRACT No. EB9808RD, RECONSTRUCTION OF ROADS,
SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE
EVANS AVENUE AREA BETWEEN ROYAL YORK ROAD
AND OURLAND AVENUE.

 Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(June 23, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) Contract EB9808RD for the reconstruction of roads, sanitary sewers and storm sewers in the Evans Avenue area between Royal York Road and Ourland Avenue be awarded to Mardave Construction (1990) Ltd. , being the lowest tender received for the total tendered price of $3,135,195. 03 including all taxes; and

 (2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

  and advising that this project has previously been approved by Council in the Capital Budget and that funds are available under the updated debt and financial obligation limit.

 Ward: Lakeshore- Queensway.

  18. CONTRACT No. EB9807RD, RECONSTRUCTION OF
PRINCE EDWARD DRIVE NORTH FROM
BLOOR STREET WEST TO DUNDAS STREET WEST
INCLUDING STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.

 Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(June 23, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) Contract EB9807RD for the Reconstruction of Prince Edward Drive North from Bloor Street West to Dundas Street West Including Storm Sewer Construction be awarded to Il Duca Construction Inc. being the lowest tender received for the total tendered price of $1,220,449. 05 including all taxes;

 (2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and

 (3) this report be forwarded to Council for information;

 advising that this project is included in the approved 1998 Capital Budget; and that funds are available in the appropriate.

 Ward:Kingsway - Humber.

  19. CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL CONNECTION
BETWEEN 70 UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND THE CITY OF TORONTO
PARKING AUTHORITY'S UNIVERSITY AVENUE
UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE.

 Interim Functional Lead, Transportation

(June 12, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) authority be granted for the City of Toronto to enter into an agreement with Hammerson Canada Inc. , and the City of Toronto Parking Authority, 33 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5C 1R5, to construct a pedestrian tunnel connecting 70 University Avenue to the City of Toronto Parking Authority underground parking garage located under University Avenue between Front Street and King Street, subject to terms outlined in the body of this report and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor;

 (2) pedestrian tunnel revenue be directed to the Transportation Services Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department; and

 (3) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

 advising that the proposed underground pedestrian tunnel connection will not have an adverse impact on the University Avenue right- of- way, and will provide convenient access for City of Toronto Parking Authority patrons; stating that the tunnel will be installed at the cost of the proponents and at no cost of the City; and that the City will realize an annual income from the rental of the road right- of- way occupied by the pedestrian tunnel, based on a fair market value as negotiated by the Commissioner of Corporate Services.

  20. PROPOSED LANE DESIGNATION AT VARIOUS
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS ALONG THE
ST. GEORGE STREET/BEVERLEY STREET BICYCLE LANES.

 General Manager, Transportation Services

(June 12, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) the southbound median lane on St. George Street be designated as a left- turn only lane, from Bloor Street West to 30. 5 metres north thereof;

 (2) the southbound median lane on St. George Street be designated as a left- turn only lane, from Harbord Street/Hoskin Avenue to 30. 5 metres north thereof;

 (3) the southbound median lane on Beverley Street be designated as a left- turn only lane, from Dundas Street West to 30. 5 metres north thereof; and

 (4) the appropriate by- law(s) be amended accordingly; and

 advising that designating the southbound median lane for left turns only at these intersections will provide better guidance for southbound through motorists; stating that the estimated cost of installing appropriate signs is $1,5000. 00; and that the funds for this work are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department's 1998 Current Budget.

 Wards:Downtown; and Midtown.

  21. AMENDMENTS TO PARKING REGULATIONS ON THE
WEST SIDE OF BATHURST STREET, BETWEEN
DUPONT STREET AND THE ACCESS TO THE
TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION HILLCREST COMPLEX.

 General Manager, Transportation Services

(June 22, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) the parking prohibition currently in effect on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Dupont Street and Davenport Road, from 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. , Monday to Friday, be rescinded;

 (2) parking be prohibited on the west side of Bathurst Street, between the access to the Toronto Transit Commission Hillcrest Complex and Davenport Road, from 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. , Monday to Friday;

 (3) the stopping prohibition currently in effect on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Dupont Street and the access to the Toronto Transit Commission Hillcrest Complex, from 7:00 a. m. to 9:00 a. m. , Monday to Friday be modified to be in effect at all times; and

 (4) the appropriate by- law(s) be amended accordingly;

 advising that the introduction of this "No Stopping" regulation on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Dupont Street and the access to the TTC Hillcrest Complex, should reduce occurances of large vehicles damaging the TTC streetcar wires on the underside of the CNR bridge; and that the funds associated with the implementation of the proposed parking regulations are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department's 1998 Current Budget.

 Ward:Midtown.

22. PROPOSED NORTHBOUND RIGHT- TURN PROHIBITION
WOODBINE AVENUE AT THE DRIVEWAY TO
61- 65 WOODBINE AVENUE.

 General Manager, Transportation Services

(June 24, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) northbound right turns on Woodbine Avenue at the driveway to 61- 65 Woodbine Avenue be prohibited at all times; and

 (2) the appropriate by- law(s) be amended accordingly;

 advising that northbound right turns on Woodbine Avenue at this location should be prohibited at all times to reduce the potential of collisions; and stating that the funds associated with the installation of appropriate signs, estimated to cost $400. 00, are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department's 1998 Current Budget.

 Ward:East Toronto.

  23. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND PARKING
STALL INSTALLATION ON KEELE STREET
NORTH OF EGLINTON AVENUE WEST.

 General Manager, Transportation Services

(June 25, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) approval be given to proceed with the construction of landscape improvements and parking stalls on Keele Street north of Eglinton Avenue West;

 (2) subject to the construction of these improvements:

 (a) Keele Street within the parking area north of Eglinton Avenue be designated "one way street - northbound"; and

 (b) northbound U - turns be prohibited on Keele Street at Yore Road;

 (3) the appropriate by- law(s) be amended accordingly; and

 (4) the introduction of any necessary Bills be authorized;

  advising that the proposed modifications will improve the aesthetics of the commercial area and increase the number of parking spaces for local merchants; stating that funding is available in the Economic Development Capital Account No. 903, Eglinton Avenue West Community Improvement Plan; and that the Commissioner of Finance has previously certified that financing can be provided under the updated Debt and Financial Obligation Limit approved by City Council

 Ward:York- Humber.

  24. PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
ADELAIDE STREET WEST AND BRANT STREET.

 General Manager, Transportation Services

(June 18, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) traffic control signals be installed at the intersection of Adelaide Street West and Brant Street, coincident with the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover; and

 (2) the appropriate by- law(s) be amended accordingly;

 advising that the aforementioned intersection satisfies the required warrants for the installation of traffic control signals; that the installation of such signals will not have a significant negative impact on the operation of Adelaide Street West, however, it will necessitate the removal of six parking spaces on the north side of Adelaide Street West in order to maintain safe and efficient traffic operations within 30. 5 metres of the intersection; that the estimated cost to install traffic control signals and to remove the existing pedestrian crossover is $45,000. 00; and that the funds associated with new traffic control signal installations are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department's Capital Budget under Project No. C- TR031.

 Ward:Downtown.

  25. REQUEST TO INSTALL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
BAYVIEW AVENUE AND TUDOR GATE.

 (Deputation Item - 3:30 p. m. , July 13, 1998)

City Clerk

(June 2, 1998)

 Advising that the North York Community Council on May 27, 1998, recommended to the Urban Environment and Development Committee the adoption of a motion by Councillor Flint, which contains the following operative paragraphs:

   "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a traffic signal light be installed on Bayview Avenue at Tudor Gate; and

 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this light be activated in off- peak hours so as to allow a single vehicle to legally turn left onto Bayview Avenue; and

 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that provision be made in the 1998 Transportation budget to cover the cost of installing this signal light. ";

 submitting a copy of a report (May 26, 1998) from the Manager, North and West Traffic Regions, Transportation Services, wherein it states that based on a review of the intersection, the traffic volumes recorded during the busiest hours of a typical weekday do not satisfy the minimum technical warrants for the installation of traffic control signals; and further stating that the Urban Environment and Development Committee previously approved the re- striping of Bayview Avenue to provide a centre two- way left- turn lane between York Road/Wilket Road and Post Road, which will assist motorists turning left onto Bayview Avenue, from Tudor Gate, Country Lane and other streets and driveways in this vicinity.

 Ward:North York Centre South

   26. REQUEST FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF NOISE BARRIERS ON ROMANWAY CRESCENT.

 (Deputation Item - 10:00 a. m. , July 13, 1998)

 Councillor Frances Nunziata, York- Humber

(May 1, 1998)

 Submitting a copy of a staff response dated March 23, 1998, prepared with respect to a constituent's request for noise barriers on Romanway Crescent, wherein it states that such installation is not supported due to the cost involved and the impacts on public security and aesthetics; and advising that her constituent wishes to pursue this matter and make a deputation before the Urban Environment and Development Committee.

 27. REVIEW OF LEVEL CROSSINGS AND THE CONSTRUCTION
OF GRADE SEPARATION IN THE CITY OF TORONTO.

 (Deputation Item - 10:15 a. m. , July 13, 1998) )

 (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 15 AND 16, 1998 MEETING)

 Mr. Tony O'Donohue, P. Eng.

(June 1, 1998)

 Submitting comments pertaining to a proposed review of level crossings and the construction of grade separations in the City of Toronto; and recommending that the Urban Environment and Development Committee adopt the following:

 "Request staff:

 (a) to report on the locations of all level crossings in Toronto;

 (b) to report on the financial formulas to be used for the construction of grade separations;

 (c) to review the contributions of benefitting developers/industries; and

 (d) to review the status of the Stricken Avenue level crossing; and, further, comment on safety, legal and the rights of the abutting new residential community. "

  28. EXEMPTION OF OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS

FROM PROVINCIAL APPROVAL.

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 23, 1998)

 Recommending that Council:

 (1) endorse the exemption of official plan amendments from Provincial approval;

 (2) authorize the City Clerk to initiate the appropriate changes in notification procedures to implement the exemption of official plan amendments from Provincial approval; and

 (3) authorize other appropriate City Officials to take any necessary action to give effect thereto;

  advising that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority for all municipal official plans and official plan amendments in Ontario; that Bill 20, the Land Use Planning and Protection Act, which came into effect on May 22, 1996 provides for the exemption of official plans and official plan amendments from Ministerial approval; that it also provides the authority for the Minister or the approval authority to apply conditions related to the granting of exemption; that this exemption initiative is part of the Province's efforts to enhance local autonomy, eliminate duplication and streamline decision- making; further advising that to facilitate the process of moving toward exemption, the Minister, after consultation, released the "Delegation/Exemption Implementation Strategy" in December 1997; that as part of Phase 1 of the Strategy, several municipalities and regions throughout Ontario received exemption orders effective January 19, 1998; that the City of Toronto and a number of other municipalities are included in Phase 2 of the Strategy and are anticipated to be included in an exemption order to be released on or about June 30, 1998.

  29. ISSUES REGARDING PRIVATE ROADS AND FREEHOLD

DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF TORONTO.

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 22, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) development of freehold housing on private roads generally be discouraged; and

 (2) the Province of Ontario be urged to enact the proposed amendments to the Condominium Act pertaining to Common Elements Condominiums and Phased Condominiums;

 advising that private road "freehold" townhouse development has become significant in the Etobicoke District since the first such project was approved in 1992; that since that time, six projects comprising 105 units have been approved in Etobicoke; that City- wide, 15 projects comprising 235 units were approved between January, 1995 and December, 1997; that under current condominium legislation, there appears to be marketing advantages in the private road developments; that staff are concerned that these advantages are short- term and may result in future redress to the City wherein the City will be requested to assume responsibility for roads and services which were not designed for maintenance by the City, in the event of default or negligence on the part of maintenance arrangements; and stating that given imminent changes to the Condominium Act, Council should discourage private road developments and urge the Provincial Government to enact amendments as soon as possible.

   29a. City Clerk

(April 16, 1998)

 Advising that the Etobicoke Community Council on April 1, 1998, requested the Urban Environment and Development Committee to review issues regarding private roads and freehold development within the City of Toronto; stating that in the past, Etobicoke Council approved freehold developments on a private roadway; that notwithstanding these approvals, staff of the Urban Development Department, the Works Department and the Solicitor for the Etobicoke Office continue to have concerns regarding the long- term suitability of freehold developments utilizing common facilities such as roadways and underground services; and that staff remain of the opinion that developments which share common facilities are more appropriately dealt with under the provisions of the Condominium Act through the registration of a condominium corporation.

  30. REPEAL OF BY- LAW PERMITTING DELEGATION TO THE
METROPOLITAN COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING FOR
APPROVAL OF ROAD RIGHTS- OF- WAY LESS THAN 20 METRES.

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 23, 1998)

 Recommending that City Council:

 (1) repeal By- law No. 59- 97 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; and

 (2) authorize the appropriate City officials to take any necessary action to give effect thereto;

 advising that new public roads not shown on a draft plan of subdivision must be adopted by Council; that where the proposed right- of- way is less than 20 metres in width, approval of the Minister is required; that this approval has been delegated to the Metropolitan Commissioner of Planning; that as Toronto is now a one- tier municipality, it is no longer necessary to have the approval authority delegated to staff; and that Metropolitan By- law 59- 97 should therefore be repealed.

  31. SUMMARY OF HISTORY AND STATUS OF THE
ACQUISITION OF STEELES AVENUE.

 General Manager, Transportation Services

(June 23, 1998)

 Advising that Council at its meeting of June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, adopted Clause No. 7 of Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed "Proposal to Commence Negotiations for a New Agreement with the Region of York Regarding Steeles Avenue", in which staff were requested to prepare a summary of previous reports on Steeles Avenue; providing a summary of the information previously presented to Metro Council in this regard; and recommending that this report be received for information.

 Wards:Rexdale- Thistletown; North York Centre;
North York Humber; Seneca Heights;
Black Creek; Scarborough Agincourt; and
North York Spadina; Scarborough Malvern.

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