URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

A G E N D A

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

PRESENTATIONS:

10:30 a.m.Respecting Item No. (40):Flexlink Advanced Auto Network (FAAN) -SmartMobility for the Millennium.

4:00 p.m.Respecting Item No. (7):Toronto Transit Commission: Park 'N' Ride Metropass.

Respecting Item No. (33):Audible Pedestrian Signals.

Respecting Item No. (35):The Causeway Concept.

DEPUTATIONS:

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

11:00 a.m.Respecting Item No. (29):Toronto Pedestrian Committee: Proposed Terms of Reference.

11:30 a.m.Respecting Item No. (1):Vital Services in Rental Residential Properties in the City of Toronto.

2:00 p.m.Respecting Item No. (2):Prince Edward (Bloor Street) Viaduct: Status Report on Measures to Deter Suicide Attempts.

(A)COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

1.VITAL SERVICES IN RENTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

IN THE CITY OF TORONTO.

(DEFERRED FROM LAST MEETING. DEPUTATION ITEM - 11:30 A.M.)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(August 24, 1998)

Advising that staff are of the opinion that a Vital Services By-law should not be enacted under current legislation as it could put the City in the position of having significant and potentially non-recoverable funds owing; that other mechanisms are available to address the risk to vulnerable persons without incurring the high administrative costs and uncertainty of recovery of funds; that legislation exists to allow Toronto Hydro essentially the same power of recovery of outstanding bills as under the former City of Toronto's "Urgent Hazards Program"; that the policy of Consumers Gas notes that "gas service may be discontinued only as a last resort", and the company advises that it would generally not cut service in the winter where vulnerable persons would be at risk; stating that prior to considering enacting a Vital Services By-law, it would be appropriate for a working group, comprised of representatives from Municipal Standards, Public Health, and the relevant utilities or fuel providers, to establish policies with respect to discontinuing service/supply, and to monitor these policies in action for at least one year; explaining that it is possible to minimize the number of situations under which Emergency Orders (either under a Property Standards By-law, or the Health Protection and Promotion Act) would have to be used by ensuring that the utility companies provide sufficient notice of planned cutoff to allow for proper evaluation of specific situations and to provide the opportunity to apply alternative solutions; and recommending that this report be received as information.

1a.Medical Officer of Health

(August 24, 1998)

Advising that Public Health staff met with representatives from agencies and organizations that serve tenants and persons living in poverty on August 13, 1998 to discuss possible health impacts to residents should the City not intervene to restore cut-off vital services; stating that the health of the residents of Toronto could be compromised if vital services are turned off; further advising that the August 24, 1998 report of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services (Item1 above)has been reviewed, and the idea of a working group to review anticipated service cut-offs before they occur is supported; however, there are concerns about the feasibility of using the Health Protection and Promotion Act as a remedy in these circumstances; and recommending that:

(1)this report be received for information; and

(2)the City Solicitor be requested to review the feasibility and conditions under which the Health Protection and Promotion Act, c.H.7, R.S.O. 1990 could be applied in situations involving the discontinuation of vital services.

1b.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.

1c.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; and recommending that this report be received for information.

1d.City Clerk

(August 10, 1998)

Enclosing, for information and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No.3 contained in Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed "Vital Services in Rental Residential Properties in the City of Toronto", which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July29, 30and31,1998; such action, in effect, being that City Council received the report dated July 15, 1998, from the City Solicitor.

2.PRINCE EDWARD (BLOOR STREET) VIADUCT:2:00 p.m.

STATUS REPORT ON MEASURES TO DETER

SUICIDE ATTEMPTS.

A report will be forthcoming from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with recommendations regarding the design of preventive measures along the Prince Edward (Bloor Street) Viaduct to deter suicide attempts.

2a.Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services

(August 24, 1998)

Advising that the Prince Edward (Bloor Street) Project Steering Committee is scheduled to select a preferred design during the week of August 31 to September 4, 1998, and will be submitting a recommendation to the Urban Environment and Development Committee at its meeting on September 8, 1998; stating that, due to the tight schedule, the report containing the recommendation on the selection of a preferred design may only be distributed to Committee Members at the meeting; that this "advance" report provides information on the selection process to date in preparation for the Committee meeting on September 8, 1998; and recommending that this report be received for information.

Wards:Don River; Midtown.

2b.City Clerk

(July 24, 1998)

Advising that the Corporate Services Committee on July 20, 1998, endorsed the recommendations embodied in the report (July 13, 1998) from the City Solicitor, entitled "Inquest into the Death of Kenneth Au-Yeung", viz:

"It is recommended that this report be forwarded to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for its information";

and submitting a supplementary report (July 17, 1998) from the City Solicitor which advised that the actions taken by City Council at its meeting of July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, with respect to the establishment of measures to deter suicide attempts at the Prince Edward (Bloor Street) Viaduct, are consistent with the jury's recommendations , as set out in its verdict rendered as a result of the aforementioned inquest.

3.SHEPPARD SUBWAY3:30 p.m.

- STATUS OF PERMITS AND APPROVALS.

(DEFERRED FROM JULY 13, 1998 MEETING)

General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(May 21, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Transit 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.

3a.Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission

(July 30, 1998)

Responding to a request made by the Urban Environment and Development Committee for a full report on the potential cost overruns on the Sheppard Subway project; submitting a copy of the briefing given to the Toronto Transit Commission on July 9, 1998, which covers the potential cost overruns; advising that the TTC does not expect to have any more information until after September 8, 1998; and that staff will be present at the September 8, 1998 meeting of the Committee to respond to any questions.

3b.The Executive Director and Chief Building Official will be submitting a report to the September 2, 1998 meeting of the Toronto Transit Commission. A copy of that report, and the Commission's response thereto, will be forthcoming.

4.TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION:

PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATION - EXCAVATION

AND PAVING 1998 SURFACE TRACK PROGRAM.

General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(August 20, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission on August 19, 1998, approved the following recommendations contained in Report No. (10), entitled "Procurement Authorization - Excavation and Paving 1998 Surface Track Program":

"It is recommended that the Commission:

(1)approve the issuance of a Purchase Order in the total upset limit amount of $3,802,000.00 to the City of Toronto - Works and Emergency Services Department for the Commission's cost of excavation and paving within the track allowance. This work will be completed by the City of Toronto in 1998;

(2)forward this report to the City of Toronto requesting an increase in the TTC's approved 1998 Capital Program in the amount of $2,223,000.00 and a corresponding increase in Project Approval to reflect the downloading of costs from the City to the TTC for the road reconstruction portion of the surface track work, (this work has traditionally been funded through the City's Transportation Department's budget); and

(3)note that this work is proceeding at this time since deferral of the work would impact the ability to complete the work in a timely and cost-efficient manner."

5.TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION:

CONFIRMATION OF ADDITIONAL PROJECT APPROVAL

- ROOFING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.

General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(August 20, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission on August 19, 1998, approved the following recommendations contained in Report No. (14), entitled "Confirmation of Additional Project Approval - Roofing Rehabilitation Program":

"It recommended that the Commission confirm the approval provided by the Chair, Vice-Chair and Chief General Manager with regard to the following:

(1)authorize staff to undertake previously unscheduled urgent work in 1998 under 3.1 Finishes - Roofing Program, noting that additional expenditures of $1,530,000.00 will be required to the end of 1998 and noting that full project documentation will be provided in the 1999-2003 Capital Program submission;

(2)forward this report to the City of Toronto Council requesting that additional project approval (City Project No. 311) be granted in the amount of $1,530,000.00 gross ($765,000.00 net), for a total City approval of $5,744,000.00 to cover cash flow requirements to the end of 1998, and reducing the project approval for Project No.6.1 Environmental Programs (City Project No. 610) by a corresponding amount; and noting that there is no net increase in the overall TTC budget; and

(3)authorize staff to proceed with project expenditures, due to the critical nature of this request, and hold in TTC accounts, pending City Council project approval."

6.TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION:

CONFIRMATION OF ADDITIONAL PROJECT APPROVAL -

GARAGE SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION

AND REMEDIATION PROGRAM.

General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(August 20, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission on August 19, 1998, approved the following recommendations contained in Report No. (15), entitled "Confirmation of Additional Project Approval - Garage Subsurface Investigation and Remediation Program":

"It is recommended that the Commission:

(1)grant additional project approval in the amount of $493,000.00 for 6.1Environmental - Garage Subsurface Remediation Program for a revised total project cost to the end of 1998 of $11,610,000.00, noting that full project documentation will be provided in the 1999-2003 Capital Program submission;

(2).forward this report to the City of Toronto Council requesting that additional project approval (City Project No. 613) be granted in the amount of $493,000.00 gross ($123,250.00 net), for a total City approval of $11,610,000.00 to cover cash flow requirements to the end of 1998;

(3)authorize staff to proceed with project expenditures, due to the sensitive nature of this request, and hold in TTC accounts, pending City Council project approval; and

(4)forward this report to the Ministry of Environment for information.";

such report also noting that sufficient under expenditures are available in 1998 under other projects in 6.1 Environmental Programs to accommodate the aforementioned increase in cash flow requirements for this project.

7.TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION:

PARK 'N' RIDE METROPASS.

(PRESENTATION ITEM - 4:00 P.M.)

General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(July 20, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission on July 15, 1998, considered Report No. (3), entitled "Park'N' Ride Metropass", and, among other things, took the following action:

"The Commission received Recommendation No. 1 contained in the above report, as listed below:

(1)receive this report for information, noting that the TTC will be developing the concept of a "Park 'N' Ride" Metropass to encourage higher ridership amongst current users of the TTC who have access to a car, but choose to take transit for some of their trips";

the Commission amended Recommendation No. 2 by adding thereto the words "together with staff of the Toronto Parking Authority"; so that such Recommendation reads as follows:

"(2)forward this report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee requesting that:

(a)City of Toronto staff, together with staff of the Toronto Parking Authority, report on City owned and commercial parking lots near subway stations (including location, price and usage);

(b)TTC staff and City of Toronto staff initiate discussions with the auto insurance industry to determine insurance premium reductions for Park 'N' Ride passholders;"; and

the Commission also amended Recommendation No. 3 by adding thereto the words "with such meeting to include the Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission and Commissioner Miller"; so that such Recommendation reads as follows:

"(3)forward this report to the Office of the Mayor, City of Toronto, requesting that a meeting be held with the Federal Minister of Transportation and Federal representatives from the City of Toronto to pursue a change in the tax status of employer-provided transit passes; with such meeting to include the Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission and Commissioner Miller.".

8.LITIGATION IN RELATION TO THE PROVINCE'S PROPOSAL

TO PUT SLOT MACHINES AT WOODBINE RACETRACK.

City Solicitor

(August 24, 1998)

Advising that the purpose of this report is to inform Councillors of the litigation commenced by The Ontario Jockey Club against the City of Toronto and the Chief Building Official; stating that on July 8, 1998, the Jockey Club applied for a building permit to "refurbish floor space to accommodate slot machines" at Woodbine Racetrack; that Buildings Division staff refused the permit by informing the Jockey Club that slot machines are not listed as a permitted use or accessory use at that location; explaining that the Woodbine Racetrack site is in a Class 2 Industrial Zone, and that the Etobicoke Zoning Code permits "racetracks and ancillary facilities" in such zone; further advising that on August 7, 1998, the Jockey Club appealed the refusal of a building permit on the grounds that slot machines are an "ancillary facility" to a racetrack; that staff of the City's Legal Services have prepared affidavit material in support of the position that slot machines are not an "ancillary facility"; that the appeal is scheduled to be heard on September 16, 1998, and that the Jockey Club has requested that it be awarded its costs of the litigation, should it succeed; and recommending that Council confirm the actions of the City Solicitor in this litigation to date in responding to the appeal of the Jockey Club, and, should the litigation be ongoing, instruct the City Solicitor to proceed.

9.AMENDMENT TO EXISTING BY-LAWS THAT

DELEGATE PLANNING POWERS TO STAFF OF

FORMER METROPOLITAN TORONTO MUNICIPALITIES.

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(August 24, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, bring forward a by-law(s) to the October 1, 1998 meeting of Council to amend the existing delegation by-laws of the "formermunicipalities" so as to name the Executive Director and Chief Planner and the Community Planning Director of each of the relevant district offices as the titled officials to whom previously delegated planning powers remain delegated; and

(2)authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bills in Council.

10.PROPOSAL FOR A JOINT CITY OF TORONTO/CITY OF

MISSISSAUGA PROJECT FOR A BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH

FROM THE WATERFRONT TO EGLINTON AVENUE WEST.

City Clerk

(June 6, 1998)

Advising that the Metropolitan Cycling and Pedestrian Committee, the Toronto City Cycling Committee and the North York Cycling and Pedestrian Committee at a joint meeting on May 25, 1998, recommended to the Urban Environment and Development Committee that, in co-operation with the City of Mississauga, the City of Toronto plan and develop a continuous bicycle/pedestrian path from the waterfront to Eglinton Avenue West; and, further, that:

(1)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to:

(a)participate in a 1999 study with the City of Mississauga, including study funding (share of funding to be determined), subject to available funding (study would address feasibility of proposal and would be a Master Plan/Pre-Design Level, and include alternatives, project costing and recommended phasing);

(b)indicate a program for improvements to the existing bicycle paths in the Etobicoke Creek to be considered and budgeted for implementation in 1999, including:

-trail widening (e.g., where less than three metres wide);

-trail relocation (e.g., where conflicts exist with other park uses); and

-trail signage (e.g., in parks and on roads leading to parks showing direction, distance, destinations, etc.);

(c)budget for and complete (preferably in 1999) a bicycle/pedestrian trail extension connecting through Centennial Park from the existing trail system to meet Elmcrest Park either at the termination of the existing Elmcrest Park, or at an extended Elmcrest Park at Rathburn Road, or at Canerouth Drive or Ivybridge Drive;

(d)investigate the feasibility of developing a bicycle/pedestrian trail linking existing parks and crossing under Dundas Street and under the Queen Elizabeth Way; and

(e)complete the trail system along the Etobicoke Creek, in conjunction with the City of Mississauga, so that it extends uninterrupted from the waterfront to Eglinton Avenue West, with the timing to be determined by the two Cities (the preference is to complete this work as a Millennium Project, or as a high priority as soon as possible thereafter, but shall not be longer than four years); and

(2)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to determine the feasibility of on-road or on-boulevard bicycle lanes to connect:

(i)the parks, including a signage program (streets include Bissett Street, EvansRoad, The West Mall, the West Mall Crescent, Neilson Drive, Canerouth Drive/Ivybridge Drive); and

(ii)the West Dean/Echo Valley Park System to the Bloordale Park North System along Burnhamthorpe Road, or a parallel road system, including a signage program.

10a.Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(August 21, 1998)

Providing background information respecting the proposed bicycle/pedestrian path along Etobicoke Creek, between the Waterfront and Eglinton Avenue West; advising that Economic Development, Culture and Tourism staff have begun discussions with Mississauga staff for a joint Toronto-Mississauga project to plan the proposed trail extensions and improvements; that there is general agreement that trail development should be cost-shared by Toronto and Mississauga, and that a cost-sharing formula should reflect the alignment of the trail; that any funds required for the Toronto share of such a supplemented study would be addressed as part of the 1999 Budget request by the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department; stating that development of the proposed trail should also be considered within the context of a comprehensive cycling plan for the City which will be developed over the next year; and recommending that this report be received for information.

11.FUNDING OF PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 16, 1998)

Responding to a request from Councillor Jones for a report on how pedestrian improvements in the City of Toronto are funded and whether or not a specific fund for pedestrian amenities would be desirable; advising that the annual revenue from the lease of City of Toronto road rights-of-way for pedestrian tunnels and bridges is approximately $100,000.00; that reallocation of this revenue from general transportation uses to specific pedestrian improvements can be accommodated within the existing budgets for transportation services; and recommending that the revenue collected in the City of Toronto from the leasing of road rights-of-way for pedestrian tunnels and bridges be allocated to improve pedestrian facilities.

11a.Councillor Irene Jones, Lakeshore-Queensway

(July 23, 1998)

Suggesting that a fund for pedestrian improvements be established; and ,if necessary, that the Committee request staff to bring forward a report on how pedestrian improvements are funded and whether or not a specific fund would be desirable.

12.CONTRACT No. T-47-98: F.G. GARDINER EXPRESSWAY

- SAULTER STREET TO LESLIE STREET

SUBSTRUCTURE REPAIRS.

Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services

(August 5, 1998)

Advising that emergency repairs are required to remove delaminated concrete from the south cantilevers and bearing seats of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway which are in danger of spalling, thus posing a potential threat to motorists currently using LakeShore Boulevard westbound; stating that funding for this project has previously been approved by Council and is available in Capital Account No. C-TR026, F.G.Gardiner Repairs - Parkway to Leslie Street; that here are sufficient funds available in Capital Account No. C-TR026 to accommodate the extension of this Contract.;and recommending that the contract price for Contract No. T-47-98, F.G.Gardiner Expressway - Saulter Street to Leslie Street, Substructure Repairs, be increased by $250,000.00 net to a total of $1,036,920.80 to accommodate the additional emergency work.

Ward:Don River.

13.REMOVAL OF TREES FROM THE SHEPPARD AVENUE

AND BAYVIEW AVENUE RIGHTS-OF-WAY.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 17, 1998)

Recommending that authority be granted for the removal of 42 trees from the Sheppard Avenue and Bayview Avenue rights-of-way; advising that the removal of the trees is required in connection with the construction of the Sheppard Subway, Bayview Station and the reconstruction of the Bayview Avenue/Sheppard Avenue intersection; that, notwithstanding the aforementioned tree removals, the total number of trees in this area will increase by 48 upon completion of the construction project; stating that the costs associated with the Bayview Station construction are the responsibility of the Toronto Transit Commission; and that the funds for the reconstruction and widening of the Bayview Avenue/Sheppard Avenue intersection are available in Account No. C-TR-023, Sheppard Avenue, Beecroft Road to LeslieStreet.

Wards:North York-Centre; North York-Centre South; Seneca Heights.

14.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS:

ROYAL YORK ROAD AND NEWCASTLE STREET.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 6, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)traffic control signals be approved at the intersection of Royal York Road and Newcastle Street, subject to the availability of funds;

(2)coincident with the traffic control signal installation, the existing pedestrian crossover on Royal York Road at the north side of Newcastle Street be removed; and

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

advising that the estimated cost of the installation of traffic control signals at this location is $67,000.00 including the removal of the existing PXO; that the funds associated with new traffic signal installations are contained in the Works and Emergency Services' Capital Program under Project NoC-TR031; stating that $1.6million was allocated in 1998 for new traffic control signal installations but these funds have already been fully committed; therefore, unless additional funding is identified in 1998, new signal approvals for the balance of 1998 will be placed on a priority list for 1999 and await approval of the appropriate budget item in the 1999 Capital Budget.

Ward:Lakeshore-Queensway.

15.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS:

OVERLEA BOULEVARD AND THE EAST YORK TOWN CENTRE.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 6, 1998)

Recommending that traffic control signals be approved on Overlea Boulevard and the easterly entrance to the East York Town Centre, subject to the availability of funds; advising that the proposed traffic control signals would provide benefits to all road users in the immediate area and would not have a significant impact on the effectiveness of this arterial road within the network of arterial roads; that the estimated cost of the installation of traffic control signals at this location is $127,300.00; stating that $1.6million was allocated in 1998 for new traffic control signal installations but these funds have already been fully committed; therefore, unless additional funding is identified in 1998, new signal approvals for the balance of 1998 will be placed on a priority list for 1999 and await approval of the appropriate budget item in the 1999 Capital Budget.

Ward:East York

16.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS:

LAWRENCE AVENUE EAST AND

CHARLOTTETOWN BOULEVARD/BRIDGEPORT DRIVE.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(July 30, 1998)

Recommending that traffic control signals be approved on Lawrence Avenue East at Charlottetown Boulevard/Bridgeport Drive, subject to the availability of funds; advising that the proposed traffic control signals would provide benefits to all road users in the vicinity of Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute at 5400 Lawrence Avenue East, and would not have a significant impact on the effectiveness of this arterial road within the network of arterial roads; that the estimated cost of the installation of traffic control signals at this location is $76,300.00; stating that $1.6million was allocated in 1998 for new traffic control signal installations but these funds have already been fully committed; therefore, unless additional funding is identified in 1998, new signal approvals for the balance of 1998 will be placed on a priority list for 1999 and await approval of the appropriate budget item in the 1999 Capital Budget.

Ward:Scarborough Highland Creek.

17.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS:

ELLESMERE ROAD AND DOLLY VARDEN BOULEVARD.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(July 28, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)traffic control signals be approved on Ellesmere Road at Dolly Varden Boulevard, subject to the availability of funds;

(2)coincident with the traffic control signal installation, southbound left turnsbeprohibited at all times from the westerly driveway at 2040/2050Ellesmere Road; and

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

advising that the estimated cost of the installation of traffic control signals at this location is $65,000.00; stating that $1.6million was allocated in 1998 for new traffic control signal installations but these funds have already been fully committed; therefore, unless additional funding is identified in 1998, new signal approvals for the balance of 1998 will be placed on a priority list for 1999 and await approval of the appropriate budget item in the 1999 Capital Budget.

Ward:Scarborough City Centre.

18.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVER:

McNICOLL AVENUE AND SILVER SPRINGS BOULEVARD.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(July 30, 1998)

Recommending that a pedestrian crossover be installed on McNicoll Avenue at SilverSprings Boulevard; advising that the subject location has been investigated on numerous occasions in response to pedestrian safety concerns raised by the SilverSprings Community Association; that the technical warrants for the installation of traffic control signals are not met at the aforementioned location; that, in support of the September 1997 resolution of the former Scarborough Council, a pedestrian crossover should be installed at this location at an estimated cost of $19,300.00; and stating that funds are available for the installation of pedestrian crossovers as per Section 37 agreement, Account No.70697-0000-0000-853.

Ward:Scarborough-Agincourt.

19.NON-CONCURRENCE WITH REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC

CONTROL SIGNALS: MIDLAND AVENUE AND LOCKIE AVENUE.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(July 30, 1998)

Reporting on the results of the traffic signal warrant studies conducted at MidlandAvenue and Lockie Avenue, in response to concerns raised by members of the public about the operation of the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO) at this location; stating that the technical warrants for the installation of traffic control signals are not met at the aforementioned intersection; that the location is suitable for a PXO; and recommending that this report be received for information.

Ward:Scarborough-Agincourt.

20.TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF

KINGSTON ROAD, EASTERN AVENUE AND QUEEN STREET EAST.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 17, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the current traffic regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

(2)the traffic regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be enacted; and

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

advising that the proposed changes to traffic regulations at the intersection of Kingston Road, Eastern Avenue and Queen Street East are recommended in order to operate the reconstructed signalized intersection in a safe and efficient manner; stating that the estimated cost of installing the appropriate signs and related elements is $2,000.00; and that the funds associated therewith are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department's 1998 Capital Budget.

Ward:East Toronto.

21.PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PARKING REGULATIONS:

WESTON ROAD, BOTH SIDES, BETWEEN

DAMASK AVENUE AND BRADSTOCK ROAD.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 14, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the parking regulations listed in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

(2)the parking regulations listed in Appendix 2 of this report be enacted; and

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

advising that, at the request of the Toronto Police Service's Parking Enforcement Unit, the Department reviewed the feasibility of changing the parking regulations on both sides of Weston Road in the vicinity of St. Jude School at 3251 Weston Road; that the concern is that pedestrian safety is being compromised by motorists stopping to pick up and drop off students on both sides of Weston Road near St. Jude School; stating that the proposed amendments to the parking regulations will provide optimal safety for pedestrians and will have no impact on vehicular traffic operations on Weston Road; that the estimated cost to install the required signs is $2,500.00; and that the funds associated for this work are contained in the Works and Emergency Services' 1998 Current Budget.

Ward:North York Humber.

22.PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PARKING REGULATIONS:

KINGSTON ROAD, SOUTH SIDE, BETWEEN

VALHALLA BOULEVARD AND KILDONAN ROAD.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(July 29, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the parking regulations listed in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

(2)the parking regulations listed in Appendix 2 of this report be enacted; and

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

advising that the introduction of a three-hour parking limit from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. on KeeleStreet, between Valhalla Boulevard and Kildonan Drive, will improve on-street parking conditions for the property owners and will have no impact on Kingston Road traffic; stating that the estimated cost to install the required signs is $1,500.00; and that the funds associated with this work are contained in the Works and Emergency Services' 1998 Current Budget.

Ward:Scarborough Bluffs.

23.AMENDMENTS TO PARKING REGULATIONS ON KEELE STREET,

BETWEEN BLOOR STREET WEST AND DUNDAS STREET WEST.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 10, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the current parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

(2)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be enacted; and

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

advising that, in response to concerns of the Keele Street/Parkside Drive Traffic Safety Committee, the Department reviewed available options to meet the community's goals of bringing more of a "community feel" to this section of roadway; that allowing parking on Keele Street during off-peak periods could achieve this goal while maintaining a satisfactory level of service for traffic; stating that the estimated cost of installing appropriate signs is $600.00; and that the funds associated with the implementation of proposed parking regulations are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 1998 Current Budget.

Wards:High Park; Davenport.

24.AMENDMENTS TO PARKING REGULATIONS

ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EGLINTON AVENUE EAST,

IN THE VICINITY OF No. 368.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(July 31, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East, from 62 metres east of Rawlinson Avenue to 11 metres further east thereof; and

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

advising that the introduction of a "No Parking" regulation on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East in front of 368 Eglinton Avenue East would improve visibility at the driveways to that address and provide minor improvements to traffic operations in this vicinity; stating that the estimated cost of installing appropriate signs is $300.00; and that the funds associated with this work are contained in the Works and Emergency Services' 1998 Current Budget.

Ward:North Toronto.

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25.PROPOSED DRIVEWAY CLOSURE: 34 PROGRESS AVENUE.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 19, 1998)

Confidential report regarding the proposed closure of the driveway located at 34Progress Avenue, Scarborough.

Ward:Scarborough City Centre.

26.PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF WESTBOUND

LEFT-TURN PROHIBITION AT THE SOUTHERLY

ACCESS TO 3309 DUFFERIN STREET.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(July 27, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)westbound left turns at the southerly access to 3309 Dufferin Street be prohibited at all times; and

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

advising that the aforementioned prohibition is a condition of site plan approval; that it is supported by channelization of the driveway and will promote safe and efficient traffic operations on this section of Dufferin Street; and stating that the cost of the installation of the appropriate signage is the responsibility of the property owner.

Ward:North York Spadina.

27.PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF TURN PROHIBITION ON

YONGE STREET AT THE ACCESS TO 6365 YONGE STREET.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 7, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)southbound left turns from Yonge Street to the access to 6365 Yonge Street be prohibited at all times;

(2)northbound right turns from Yonge Street to the access to 6365 Yonge Street be prohibited at all times; and

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

advising that the aforementioned prohibition is a condition of site plan approval; that it is supported by the installation of appropriate signage and the introduction of a one-way westbound outbound movement from this driveway, and will promote safe and efficient traffic operations on this section of Yonge Street; and stating that the cost of the installation of the appropriate signage is the responsibility of the property owner.

Ward:North York Centre.

28.VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO FORMER

METROPOLITAN TRAFFIC BY-LAWS.

Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services

(August 18, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)the changes, additions and deletions to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws outlined in the attached Appendices be adopted; and

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

advising that the adoption of the by-law amendments identified in the Appendices to this report will improve the accuracy of information contained in the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws and, when necessary, allow for proper enforcement and prosecution; and stating that the funds associated with this work are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 1998 Current Budget.

29.TORONTO PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE:

PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE.

(DEPUTATION ITEM - 11:00 A.M..)

City Clerk

(August 26, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Pedestrian Committee on August 20, 1998, recommended to the Urban Environment and Development Committee that:

(1)the attached Proposed Terms of Reference be approved; and

(2)the Nominating Committee be requested to seek members for appointment to the Toronto Pedestrian Committee who will be active in promoting the work of the Committee and who will encourage other interested citizens to attend meetings.

30.FLASHING ORANGE HAND DISPLAY

AT SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS.

General Manager, Transportation Services

(August 17, 1998)

Responding to a request made by the Urban Environment and Development Committee at its meeting on June 15 and 16, 1998, for a report on the feasibility of replacing the "flashing don't walk" display at signalized intersections with a "flashing orange walking-person" display; advising that replacing the flashing orange hand display used for pedestrian clearance with a flashing orange walking person display is not recommended due to:

(i)non-compliance with provincial legislation;

(ii)non-compliance with widely accepted practices applied throughout NorthAmerica;

(iii)the importance of reinforcing the message to pedestrians that sufficient crossing time will not be available if they leave the curb/sidewalk during the pedestrian clearance display; and

(iv)the significant cost associated with converting existing pedestrian signal displays;

and recommending that this report be received for information.

31.USE OF FLASHING HAND AND WALK SIGNALS.

City Clerk

(August 26, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Pedestrian Committee on August 20, 1998, had before it a motion regarding the use of flashing hand and walk signals throughout the City, and recommended to the Urban Environment and Development Committee that:

(a)the City's plan to install flashing hand and walk signals be deferred and that appropriate staff be instructed to review and report, through the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, on their performance and effectiveness;

(b)no further installations of such signals take place until the review has taken place and a report submitted within a time line consistent with 1999 capital budget considerations; and

(c)the review include the timing of all current walk signals.

32.IDLING CONTROL BY-LAW.

City Clerk

(August 26, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Pedestrian Committee on August 20, 1998, recommended that the Idling Control By-law, City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 212, be applied to the entire new City of Toronto.

33.AUDIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS.

(PRESENTATION ITEM)

Mr. Garnett Martin, Chair,

Audible Pedestrian Signals Advisory Group.

Advising that there are 41 outstanding requests for the installation of audible pedestrian signals; that, at the present rate of funding, it will take three-and-one-half years to install those signals, by which time an additional 41requests will have been received; and recommending that City Council give consideration to a special grant of $640,000.00 in 1998 to finance the installation of outstanding approved requests for audible pedestrian signals.

34.POLLUTION PROBE - GTA TRANSIT SUMMIT PROJECT

- FINAL REPORT.

City Clerk

(July 13, 1998)

Advising that the Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund on July 6, 1998, gave consideration to a communication (February 28, 1998) from K.B. Ogilvie, Executive Director, Pollution Probe, forwarding a final report, entitled "Trans-Action'98 - An Action Plan for a Modal Shift to Transit in the Greater Toronto Area", prepared by Mr. Dave Roberts for Pollution Probe; and stating that the Board, among other things, requested that a copy of the final report be forwarded, for information, to the Urban Development and Environment Committee

35.THE CAUSEWAY CONCEPT.

(PRESENTATION ITEM)

Mr. Abel Van Wyk

(May 15, 1998)

Submitting four letters sent to all Members of Council regarding the Causeway Concept; and requesting that the following motions be put before City Council:

(1)that a small task force be formed that will report to Council whether it appears true, on the surface, that the Causeway Concept is technically feasible and that it will create savings to the Toronto community of more than $4billion per year; and based on this, whether a broader study should be considered; and

(2)that Council consider giving financial support to a booth presentation of the Causeway Concept at the Canadian National Exhibition.

36.CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY REPORT

FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 1998.

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(August 24, 1998)

Providing consolidated information regarding the building permit activity in the City of Toronto for the second quarter of 1998; and recommending that this report be received for information.

37.TTC INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED:

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 1997.

Secretary, TTC Insurance Company Limited

(August 6, 1998)

Advising that the Board of Directors of TTC Insurance Company Limited at its meeting of June 17, 1998, approved the attached Financial Statements for the year 1997; and submitting a copy thereof to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for information.

38.TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION: 58 MALTON

- SERVICE TO PEARSON AIRPORT AND IN MISSISSAUGA.

General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(July 17, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on July 15, 1998, approved the following recommendations contained in Report No. (23), entitled "58Malton - Service to Pearson Airport and in Mississauga":

"It is recommended that the Commission:

(1)approve a change in the fare collection procedure for the 58 MALTON bus route, so that customers travelling between Toronto and the Pearson International Airport pay only a single TTC fare, noting that:

-this change will be for a six-month trial period, beginning Sunday, July19, 1998;

-this change will make the fare collection procedures at the Pearson Airport area consistent with the fare collection procedures on other TTC routes at locations close to Toronto's boundary;

-this change is expected to result in a net loss of revenue to the TTC of approximately $40,000 each year, but it will make TTC service to the airport significantly more attractive for Toronto residents and visitors, and is expected to increase TTC ridership;

(2)approve the continued operation of the current TTC service and fare collection procedure on the 58 MALTON route in Mississauga west of the airport, pending discussion with the City of Mississauga regarding revenue sharing on this section of the route. If negotiations with that municipality on the cost recovery issue are not satisfactorily resolved by September 30, 1998, the service west of Pearson Airport be eliminated, effective Sunday, January3, 1999; and

(3)forward this report to the City of Mississauga, the City of Toronto, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and the Office of the Greater Toronto Services Board."

39.TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION:

REQUEST FOR PROVINCIAL SUBSIDY IN

SUPPORT OF DATA MANAGEMENT GROUP.

General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(July 16, 1998)

Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on July 15, 1998, approved the following recommendations contained in Report No. (21), entitled "Request for Provincial Subsidy in Support of Data Management Group":

"It is recommended that the Commission:

(1)confirm its continued financial support of the Data Management group at the University of Toronto at a gross cost to the TTC of $96,600.00 in 1998, conditional on receiving a 75 percent subsidy from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for this program. This financial support is part of the TTC's ongoing participation in the Toronto Area Transportation Planning Data Collection Steering Committee (TATPDCSC);

(2)request the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to provide the TTC with a 75 percent subsidy to be applied to offset this cost, which will result in a net cost to the TTC of $24,150.00 in 1998; and

(3)forward this report to the Ministry of Transportation and to the City of Toronto."

40.FLEXLINK ADVANCED AUTO NETWORK (FAAN)

- SMART MOBILITY FOR THE MILLENNIUM.

(PRESENTATION ITEM - 10:30 A.M.)

Mr. Rocco Maragna, President,

Maragna Architect Incorporated

(August 24, 1998)

Submitting information regarding the Flexlink Advanced Auto Network (FAAN); advising that FAAN is a new transportation system which is an intermediate between public and private transit, yet is complementary to both systems; requesting the opportunity to give a short presentation of this Smart Mobility concept to the Urban Environment and Development Committee with a view to seeking the endorsement of the Committee, and a recommendation that City staff be directed to provide assistance to, and participate with, the FAAN team in applying this approach to the specific needs of the City of Toronto.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

41.PROPOSED FIXED LINK (BRIDGE) TO THE CITY CENTRE AIRPORT

- ADVANCE NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING.

City Clerk

(August 20, 1998)

Submitting a copy of an advance notice of a joint meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee and the Economic Development Committee to be held on Tuesday, September 29, 1998, in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, at 9:30 a.m., to consider the proposed fixed link (bridge) to the City Centre Airport.

ANY OTHER MATTERS.