A G E N D A

  CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

 DEPUTATIONS.List to be distributed at meeting.

  DEPUTATION ITEMS.

 1.WATERMAIN CLEANING AND CEMENT LINING AT

VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE ETOBICOKE DISTRICT -

CONTRACTS Nos. EB9801WS AND EB9802WS.

 Commissioner of Works

and Emergency Services

(April 9, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Contract No. EB9801WS for watermain cleaning and cement lining at various locations in the Etobicoke District be awarded to Cormar Contracting Ltd. for the total tendered price of $2,383,404.14 including the Goods and Services Tax; and

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

1a.Commissioner of Works

and Emergency Services

(April 9, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Contract No. EB9802WS for watermain cleaning and cement lining at various locations in the Etobicoke District be awarded to Main Rehabilitation Co. Ltd. for the total tendered price of $2,458,330.35 including goods and services tax; and

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

 2.BURNING OF WASTE OIL.

 (DEFERRED FROM LAST MEETING)

 Councillor Judy Sgro,

North York Humber

(February 19, 1998)

 Forwarding recent articles and documents pertaining to the management of used oil, including comments made by the Minister of the Environment in the issue of The Record dated February 18, 1998, regarding this matter; and suggesting that staff undertake the following analyses:

 (1)identify options to ban or grandfather the operation of used oil furnaces within the City of Toronto; and

 (2)identify options to increase the recovery of used motor oil and thereby divert it from burning in space heaters and from fouling the City of Toronto=s sewage treatment facilities.

 (NOTE: Attachments were forwarded to Members of Council with the agenda for the previous meeting of the Committee.)

 2a.Commissioner of Works

and Emergency Services

(April 8, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) the Minister of the Environment be requested to discontinue the issuance of air approvals for waste oil burners where re-refining facilities are available;

   (2)the Minister of the Environment be requested to consider placing a sunset regulation on existing air approvals for waste oil burners in urban areas;

 (3) communications to the public should continue to prevent the dumping of waste oil into sewers or the environment;

 (4) all City fleets adopt the use of re-refined oil that meets manufacturers warranty requirements, subject to availability and reasonable cost differential;

 (5) if the Minister does not discontinue the approval of waste oil burners permanently, the Province be requested to give municipalities the option to adopt by-laws that prohibit the use in their respective jurisdictions and that take precedence over approvals issued under the Environmental Protection Act, Section 9; and

 (6)if the Minister does not discontinue the air approval of waste oil burners permanently, the Province be requested through an appeal under the Environmental Bill of Rights to give municipalities standing in the review and setting of new more stringent air emission standards under Regulation 346.

 2b.Mr. John Hanson, Executive Director,

Recycling Council of Ontario

(March 23, 1998)

 Expressing support for a proposed Toronto by-law to address the issue of waste-derived fuel furnaces, and for re-refining as the preferred option for dealing with oil; and requesting the opportunity to make a deputation when the Committee discusses this issue.

 2c.Mr. Ken Ogilvie, Executive Director,

Pollution Probe

(March 20, 1998)

 Advising that Pollution Probe is a very strong advocate for improving air quality and encouraging governments at all levels to take actions that support this objective; and requesting the opportunity to make a deputation to the Committee regarding the burning of used oil in Toronto.

 2d.Mr. Gord Perks,

Toronto Environmental Alliance

(March 23, 1998)

 Recommending that the Committee direct staff to develop options for the banning of burning of used motor oil, and direct the Medical Officer of Health to report on the health and environmental consequences of burning used oil in Toronto.

2e.Mr. Ian C. Morton,

Community Service Project Manager,

Ontario Provincial Office,

The Lung Association

(March 23, 1998)

 In support of banning the sale of new waste derived fuel furnaces and to grandfather existing ones; and encouraging the Committee to urge the Ministry of the Environment to establish a mandatory used oil collection program, where feasible, to replace the voluntary approach currently in place.

 2f.Mr. Usman A. Valiante,

General Science Works Inc.

(March 25, 1998)

 Submitting maps showing the location of used-oil furnaces within the City of Toronto and population statistics.

  OTHER COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

 3.DEPOSIT/RETURN SYSTEM FOR ALCOHOLIC

AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.

 Report to follow from the City Solicitor respecting measures that can be undertaken with respect to licensing at the retail or distribution level, as requested by the Committee at its meeting on March 25, 1998.

 (NOTE: Mr. Robert Power, Outerbridge, Miller, Sefton, Willms and Shier, has been invited to appear before the Committee as further requested by the Committee.)

 4.COUNCIL APPOINTEES ON CONSULTATION COMMITTEES.

 (DEFERRED FROM LAST MEETING)

 Interim Functional Lead for

Solid Waste Management

(March 9, 1998)

 Recommending that one member of the Works and Utilities Committee be appointed to the Solid Waste Management Industry Consultation Committee, and one member be appointed to the Keele Valley Landfill Site Liaison Committee.

5.SANITARY DISCHARGE AGREEMENT.

 (DEFERRED FROM LAST MEETING)

 Interim Functional Lead for

Water and Wastewater

(March 10, 1998)

 Recommending that staff be authorized to enter into a Sanitary Discharge Agreement with The Glidden Company, Limited, for the discharge of treated groundwater from its private water system at 370 Wallace Avenue, Toronto, to the sanitary sewer system, under terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

 6.PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION.

 (DEFERRED FROM LAST MEETING)

 Town Clerk,

Town of Pickering

(February 4, 1998)

 Advising that the Council of the Town of Pickering passed a resolution at its meeting of February 2, 1998, respecting an order by the Government of Ontario for an Environmental Assessment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, wherein it is resolved as follows:

 ANOW THEREFORE THE Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby seeks the endorsement of all Councils within the Greater Toronto Area of Pickering=s request for the Environmental Assessment; and

 THAT copies of this resolution and the December Report Card on the Pickering Nuclear Station, along with a certified copy of the Question and election results, be forwarded to all Councils within the Great Toronto Area.@

 7.CONSULTING SERVICES - CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION AND

ADMINISTRATION, WESTERN BEACHES STORAGE TUNNEL

(TRINITY-NIAGARA, HIGH PARK).

 Interim Functional Lead for

Water and Wastewater

(April 9, 1998)

 Respecting amendments to the agreement for consulting services to include detailed design reviews and construction supervision/administration for Phase 1 of the Western Beaches Storage Tunnel; and recommending that:

 (1)the terms of reference of the consulting agreement dated July 5, 1996, for the preparation of the preliminary design and tender documents for the Western Beaches Storage Tunnel be amended to include reviews of detailed design calculations and drawings prepared by the design/build contractor, and the construction supervision and construction administration of the tunnel project;

 (2)the total consulting fee of $811,759.20, including GST, provided for in the consulting agreement dated July 5, 1996, and in the amending consulting agreement dated December 18, 1997, with CH2M Gore & Storrie Limited and MacViro Consultants Inc. be increased by $970,000.00 to $1,781,759.20, including GST; and

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

  8.STATUS AND RECONFIRMATION OF STORMWATER GROUP.

 Ms. Joyce McLean, Member,

City of Toronto Stormwater Group

(April 7, 1998)

 Respecting the background and status of the Stormwater Group, formed as an advisory group to the former City of Toronto in October 1996, pursuant to an Exemption Order issued by the Minister of Environment and Energy for the Western Beaches Storage Tunnel Environmental Assessment; and recommending that:

 (i)City Council adopt the Committee report and its recommendations as previously adopted by Toronto City Council in the July 14, 1997 minutes;

 (ii)City Council reinstate the Stormwater Group as the City=s primary advisory Committee on stormwater management with:

 -the appointment of one or more City Councillors as chairs(s);

-the reappointment of current members, and additional members to be considered to reflect the wider constituency of the new city;

-staff resources, including administration services, from Parks and Recreation, Works and Emergency Services, and Urban Development and Planning, be allocated to the Committee;

 (iii)the Stormwater Group be recognized as the overseer for the work and reporting of the (former Metro) Wet Weather Master Planning process; and

 (iv)City Council ratify the three current demonstration projects, expend the appropriate funds to make such projects fully operational, including monies to monitor the projects up to and upon completion.

9.DEEP LAKE WATER COOLING PROJECT.

 Interim Functional Lead for

Water and Wastewater

(April 7, 1998)

 Providing an update on the status of the Deep Lake Water Cooling Project; advising that the innovative project is expected to have environmental and economic benefits to the City; further advising that a pre-design study and Class Environmental Assessment is underway to allow public input and confirm project viability while maintaining the security and integrity of the Water Supply system; and recommending that this report be received for information.

  10.KEELE VALLEY LANDFILL SITE - AMENDMENT TO

TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

CONESTOGA ROVERS & ASSOCIATES LIMITED.

 Interim Functional Lead for

Solid Waste Management

(April 7, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)authority be granted to increase the approved level of expenditure for technical services for Conestoga Rovers and Associates Limited by an amount of $246,000.00 from $2,571,000.00 to $2,817,000.00 after the Municipal Goods and Services Tax (GST) Rebate for general consulting services, landfill gas consulting services including gas utilization and ambient air monitoring, leachate disposal, moisture recirculation, final cover, progressive rehabilitation and site closure requirements at the Keele Valley Landfill Site within funding limits previously approved;

 (2)the term of the agreement to be extended to December 31, 1999; and

 (3)the appropriate officials be authorized to amend the existing agreement between the City of Toronto and Conestoga Rovers & Associates Limited to give effect thereto.

  11.CHARITABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANT.

 Interim Functional Lead for

Solid Waste Management

(April 8, 1998)

 Recommending that the Shrine Circus, a registered charitable organization, be provided with a grant by way of exemption from waste management fees otherwise payable for waste generated by the Scarborough Shrine Circus.

12.QUOTATIONS FOR POLYELECTROLYTES

FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000.

 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(April 6, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the polyelectrolytes used for the dewatering of anaerobically digested sludge at the Main Treatment Plant and raw sludge at the Highland Creek Treatment Plant, and for the dissolved air flotation of waste activated sludge at the Main Treatment Plant and Humber Treatment Plant which provide the most effective performance at the lowest evaluated cost be accepted, as follows:

 Part A - Water soluble polyelectrolytes for the dewatering of anaerobically digested sludge at the Main Treatment Plant and raw sludge at the Highland Creek Treatment Plant.

 Main Treatment Plant:

 The polyelectrolyte submitted by Canada Flocculants Incorporated, product designation HF-171-MT at $4,610.00 per tonne, excluding all taxes.

 Highland Creek Treatment Plant:

 The polyelectrolyte submitted by Canada Flocculants Incorporated, product designation HF-161-MT at $4,020.00 per tonne, excluding all taxes.

 Part B -Polyelectrolytes for the dissolved air flotation of waste activated sludges at the Main Treatment Plant and Humber Treatment Plant.

 Main Treatment Plant:

 The polyelectrolyte submitted by Allied Colloids (Canada) Incorporated, product designation DP20-14 at $4,600.00 per tonne excluding all taxes.

 Humber Treatment Plant:

 The polyelectrolyte submitted by Allied Colloids (Canada) Incorporated, product designation DP20-05 at $4,020.00 per tonne excluding all taxes;

 (2)this report be forwarded to the next meeting of Council; and

 (3)the appropriate officials be authorized to complete the necessary contract documents.

   13.COGENERATION FACILITY, HUMBER TREATMENT PLANT -

CONTRACT No. WPC-11-97.

 Commissioner of Works

and Emergency Services

(April 7, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Contract No. WPC-11-97, for the installation of previously purchased new gas engine generation units and electric air blowers including all associated electrical and mechanical work for the cogeneration project at the Humber Treatment Plant, be awarded to Comstock Canada Ltd., for the total lump sum price of $16,798,000.00 including the Goods and Services Tax and a Schedule of Prices Allowance of $22,860.00 for potential additional work; and

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

 14.CLEANING AND CEMENT MORTAR RELINING OF

EXISTING WATER MAINS, SCARBOROUGH DISTRICT -

CONTRACT No. 11-98, PHASE 1.

 Commissioner of Works

and Emergency Services

(April 1, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Contract No. 11-98, for the cleaning and cement mortar relining of cast iron water mains in the Scarborough District, be awarded to New Tide Investments Limited, for the total price of $1,516,747.47 including the Goods and Services Tax; and

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

 15.CLEANING AND CEMENT MORTAR LINING OF

EXISTING WATER MAINS, NORTH YORK DISTRICT

CONTRACT No. NY9880WS

 Commissioner of Works

and Emergency Services

(April 9, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Contract No. NY9880WS, for the cleaning and cement mortar lining of cast and ductile iron water mains in the North York District, be awarded to Cormar Contracting Ltd., for the Total Price of $1,288,396.63 including the Goods and Services Tax; and

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

 16.PROCEDURES FOR RETENDERING EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR WASTE

COLLECTION, AND PROVISION FOR IN-HOUSE OPPORTUNITY.

 Interim Functional Lead for

Solid Waste Management

(April 9, 1998)

 Reviewing the expiry dates of all existing waste collection dates and the lead time for retendering and potential collection equipment acquisition, to assist in reviewing the potential for carrying out collection work in house; and recommending that:

 (1) the attached tender schedule shown in Table 2 be forwarded to the sub-committee for its consideration;

 (2) authorization be given to call tenders for all waste collection contracts which expire in 1998 and 1999, excluding the Toronto and York bulk lift contracts, as shown in Table 2 of this report; and

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

 17.INTERIM PURCHASING BY-LAW.

 City Clerk

(March 12, 1998)

 Forwarding a copy of Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 2 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed AInterim Purchasing By-law@, which was adopted, as amended by City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, and a copy of By-law No. 57-1998, enacted by Council on March 6, 1998.

 17a.Mr. Salvatore Morra, Executive Director,

Metropolitan Toronto Sewer and

Watermain Contractors Association

(February 18, 1998)

 Forwarding a brief prepared by the Metropolitan Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association entitled ARunning Water: Best Practices in Standardized Construction Contracts in the New City of Toronto@, and advising that the City has the opportunity to bring its sewer and watermain construction contract language and practices into line with best practices in Canada, resulting in lower costs and no negative impact on services.

 17b.Jacques Daoust, President

Engineered Coatings Ltd.

(March 11, 1998)

 Respecting the ability of amalgamated public sector agencies to expand Tender Restriction Clauses in former tendering policies to new areas within the new City of Toronto; expressing concern about restricting those who can bid on taxpayer funded projects; and requesting a commitment in developing a fair tendering policy.

 17c.Mr. John Mohle,

Wellington Construction Inc.

(March 12, 1998)

 Advising that Wellington Construction Inc. supports an open tendering policy, that the company has constructed municipal contracts as a major portion of its works, and that its employees as taxpayers should be able to work on taxpayer funded projects.

 17d.Mr. Joe D=Alessandro, President,

Duplex Electrical Ltd.

(March 23, 1998)

 Supporting an open tendering policy with regard to non-union and union trades; and advising that restrictive clauses in job tenders would result in job layoffs, and that as these are taxpayer funded projects, they should be open to all qualified contractors, not just those that are unionized.

 18.PROPOSED TORONTO 3Rs SUB-COMMITTEE.

 Appointment of membership of the Toronto 3Rs Sub-Committee.

 (NOTE: Terms of Reference for the Sub-Committee were adopted by the Committee at its last meeting.)

   ANY OTHER MATTERS.

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