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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Urban Environment and Development Committee
Meeting No. 2
Monday, February 8, 1999.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee met on Monday, February 8, 1999,
in Committee Room 1, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Joe Pantalone, Chair
Councillor Ron Moeser, Vice-Chair
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Irene Jones
Councillor Blake F. Kinahan
Councillor Peter Li Preti
Councillor Pam McConnell
Councillor Howard Moscoe
Councillor Judy Sgro
Councillor Mario Silva
Councillor Mike Tzekas
Confirmation of Minutes.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Minutes of the meeting of the
Urban Environment and Development Committee held on January 11,
1999 were confirmed.
1.1 Proposed Amendments to By-law No. 60-1998 - The Carbon Monoxide Detector By-law
(All Wards)
The Committee had before it the report (January 6, 1999) from the City Clerk
forwarding the action of City Council on December 16 & 17, 1998 respecting Clause
5 of Report No. 14 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Proposed Amendments to By-law No. 60-1998 - The Carbon Monoxide Detector By-law
(All Wards), which Council struck out and referred back to the Urban Environment
and Development Committee for further consideration.
The Committee also had before it the following communications/reports:
- (January 29, 1999) from the Fire Chief and Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services recommending that proposals contained in this report for
revisions to the Carbon Monoxide Detector By-Law be endorsed and referred
to staff to prepare an amending By-Law.
- (December 10, 1998) from Mr. Robert M. Prentice, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk Town of Newmarket requesting support of the following
Resolution which was adopted by the Town of Newmarket Council on December
7, 1998:
WHEREAS the use of carbon monoxide alarms has been proven to
contribute to the reduction of carbon monoxide poisoning;
AND WHEREAS the incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning within
buildings and its threat to the health and safety of the residents
of Ontario has been clearly recognized by many municipalities
through the introduction of public awareness campaigns and the
adoption of different municipal by-laws requiring installation of
detectors;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Building Code currently only requires the
installation of carbon monoxide detectors in new houses where there
is a solid fuel burning device such as a fireplace or a wood
burning stove and does not apply to homes built prior to 1994;
AND WHEREAS the use of carbon monoxide detectors in all buildings
is an effective method to protect the residents of Ontario from the
threat of carbon monoxide poisoning;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET AS
FOLLOWS:
THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to amend the Ontario
Building Code to require the installation of carbon monoxide
detectors in all residential dwelling units;
- (December 16, 1998) from Ms. Sandra Pavan, Beacon Hill Tenants
Association requesting that building standards be enforced in her
apartment building.
- (December 16, 1998) from Mr. Wilfrid Worland, Director, Asset
Management Branch, Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority
requesting clarification on the City of Toronto s municipal by-law
No. 60-1998 - standards on carbon monoxide detector installations.
The Deputy Fire Chief gave a presentation.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council:
(1) That the following proposals contained contained in the
report (January 29, 1999) from the Fire Chief to revise the
Carbon Monoxide Detector By-law be endorsed, and that
authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary
bill in Council to give effect thereto:
(a) multi-unit residential buildings should be exempted
from the requirements for carbon monoxide (CO)
alarms with the following exceptions:
(i) multi-unit residential buildings with
common fuel-fired forced air heating
systems - all dwelling units within
such buildings that are heated by a
common fuel-fired central system
should be required to have CO alarms;
(ii) multi-unit residential buildings with
fuel-fired appliances in some or all
of the suites - all dwelling units
within such buildings that have any
fuel-fired fireplaces, ranges,
heating equipment, etc. should be
required to have CO alarms;
(iii) multi-unit residential
buildings where fuel-fired
appliance rooms share common
walls with dwelling units or
are located directly above or
below dwelling units, such
dwelling units should be
required to have CO alarms;
(iv) multi-unit residential buildings with
attached garages - dwelling units
sharing common walls with garages or
that are located directly above
garages should be required to have CO
alarms;
(v) multi-unit residential
buildings with fuel-fired
appliances in rooms that are
part of the building should
have carbon monoxide alarms
located in the room containing
the fuel-fired appliance. The
alarm should be connected in
such a way that building
supervisory staff are notified
when the alarm is actuated;
and
(b) maintenance requirements for all fuel-fired
equipment (heating, cooking, etc.) should be
made a part of the By-Law requirements.
Appropriate maintenance standards as
recommended by the Technical Standards and
Safety Authority be referenced in the By-
Law;
(c) in the Definitions section, the term
Boarding or Lodging House should be revised
to read Boarding, Lodging or Rooming House
to match the terminology used in both the
Fire and Building Codes;
(d) in the definition of Boarding or Lodging
House , the criteria that determines whether
a particular building is affected should be
changed. The phrase for gain should be
changed to the Fire Code criteria in return
for remuneration or the provision of services
or both ;
(e) the term electrically powered in the
definition of Carbon Monoxide Detector
should be changed. A phrase such as
connected to the primary electrical supply
for the building is more accurate;
(f) the term multiple occupancies in Item 4
should be changed to multiple dwelling
units ;
(g) revise the By-Law to require that carbon
monoxide alarms conform to the most recent
version of any of three available standards;
(h) revise the By-Law to require additional
carbon monoxide detectors in boarding,
lodging and rooming houses;
(i) revise the By-Law to confirm application to
group homes, nursing homes and similar
places of residence and to require protection
for the occupants of hotels, hospitals, and
similar places of temporary accommodation;
(j) revise the By-Law to clarify the
responsibilities of owners and occupants of
dwelling units with respect to the
installation, maintenance and testing of
carbon monoxide alarms;
(k) revise the By-Law to clarify the audibility
requirements for carbon monoxide alarms;
Councillor Moeser assumed the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee:
(2) recommended to Council that the resolution from the Town of
Newmarket contained in the communication (December 10, 1999)
from the Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk be
endorsed subject to amending the first paragraph by adding
the word existing before the word residential , so as to
read:
That the Province of Ontario be requested to amend
the Ontario Building Code to require the
installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all
existing residential dwelling units ; and
that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be so
advised of Council s endorsement; and
(3) recommended to Council that the Fire Chief be requested to
communicate with all Fire Chiefs in Ontario to urge them to
put pressure on the Province of Ontario to ensure that the
installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors is included in the
Ontario Building Code.
Councillor Pantalone resumed the chair.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Committee requested
the Fire Chief and the Chief Building Official, to report to
the Urban Environment and Development Committee on the
implementation of enforcing the by -law with regards to
multi-residential buildings.
On motion by Councillor Moeser, the Committee deferred
consideration of the following Motion placed by Councillor
Moscoe pending an in-camera report from the Fire Chief on
this matter:
That Nadine International be struck from the City s
list of potential bidders .
(Fire Chief; Chief Building Official; cc: Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services, City Solicitor - February 15, 1999)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 3)
2.2 The Framework for the New Official Plan for Toronto
The Committee had before it the report (January 25, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services recommending that:
(1) Council endorse the framework outlined in this report, the work program,
process, timing and communication strategy for developing a new Official
Plan for the City of Toronto;
(2) Council approve the establishment of an Official Plan Council Reference
Group to guide the process. The Council Reference Group is to be chaired
by the Chair of the Urban Environment and Development Committee and should
be comprised of 6 members of Council;
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
Paul Bedford, Executive Director Chief Planner, Urban Planning and Development
Services, gave a presentation.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council that:
(1) Council endorse the framework outlined in the report
(January 25, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning
and Development Services;
(2) an Official Plan Council Reference Group be established to
guide the process, such Group to be comprised of 7 members
of Council, one of whom shall be the Chair of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee who will Chair the
Group, and that the City Clerk be requested to canvass
members of Council for their interest and submit the names
of interested persons to the Striking Committee; and
(3) appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to
take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Councillor Moeser assumed the chair.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee referred
the following motions placed at the Committee to the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
with a request that she report directly to Council for its
meeting on March 2, 1999 on these motions and provide
appropriate recommendations:
Moved by Councillor Moeser:
(a) that the Official Plan Council
Reference Group be renamed
the Official Plan Council
Task Force and that the City
Clerk be requested to provide
administrative support to this
Task Force;
(b) that the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development
Services prepare a pamphlet
for distribution to interest
groups and forward a copy to
the next meeting of the Urban
Environment and Development
Committee;
(c) that an additional fourth lens
be included in the framework
for the Official Plan as
follows:
- waterfront and green space
Moved by Councillor Moscoe:
(d) that the Official Plan and related
material be written in plain
language;
(e) that an additional fifth lens be
included in the framework for the
Offical Plan as follows:
- areas where the City wants to
spark transformation
(f) that the Culture Plan be fully
integrated into the Official
Plan;
(g) that the Official Plan include
the development of a working
philosophy for public transit;
(h) that the City s school-boards
be included in some meaningful
way in the development of the
Official Plan;
Moved by Councillor Pantalone:
(i) that the 5th point contained
in the list on page 9 of the
report (January 25, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development
Services under the paragraph
headed Format and Scope of
the Plan be amended by adding
the words and accessible to
persons with disabilities , so
as to read:
ensure new development will
enhance public streets, open
space, and be environmentally
compatible, and accessible to
persons with disabilities
Councillor Pantalone resumed the chair.
Councillor Anne Johnston and Councillor Lindsay-Luby appeared before the Urban
Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - February 12, 1999)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 3)
2.3 Official Plan Policies and Related By-laws Regarding The Conversion to Condominium
and Demolition of Rental Housing, and Status of Condition Survey of High-rise
Rental Stock (All Wards)
The Committee had before it the report (January 6, 1999) from the City Clerk
forwarding the action of City Council on December 17 & 18, 1998 respecting Clause
No. 2 of Report No. 14 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed
Official Plan Policies and Related By-laws Regarding the Conversion to
Condominium and Demolition of Rental Housing (All Wards) , whereby Council
directed that the Clause be struck out and referred back to the Urban Environment
and Development Committee for further consideration at its meeting to be held on
February 8, 1999, and the holding of a statutory public meeting if necessary,
having regard that the Committee has requested further reports on this matter.
The Committee also had before it the following communications/reports:
- (January 21,1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services recommending:
(1) Council adopt new official plan policies to regulate the conversion
to condominium and demolition of rental housing by adding either
the new policies presented as Option A, or Option B, to the
Metropolitan Toronto Official Plan:
Option A:
Section 3.2.3 Conversion and Demolition of Rental Housing
It is the policy of Council:
135.1 to preserve, maintain and replenish the supply of
residential buildings, and particularly rental buildings,
across the City of Toronto by restricting the demolition of
residential property and the conversion of rental units to
condominium, by discouraging the conversion of rental units
to equity co-operative, and by encouraging new rental
housing production.
135.2 to restrict the conversion to condominium of any building,
or any related group of buildings, including equity co-
operatives, containing six or more rented residential units
as it would be premature and not in the public interest,
unless the vacancy rate in the City of Toronto, as reported
by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, for private
rental apartments and townhouses, respectively, has been at
or above 2.5 percent for the preceding two year reporting
period.
135.3 despite policies 135.1, 135.2, and 135.4, to consider
allowing the conversion of buildings containing six or more
rented residential units only where:
(a) the rents that were actually charged for each unit
in the building or related group of buildings one
year prior to the application, were at or above the
average high-end rent level by unit type as
prescribed by Council from time to time, and based
on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports;
and
(b) at least 66 percent of the tenanted households have
expressed their support in writing for the
conversion application in a manner prescribed by
Council.
135.4 to seek the retention of rented residential units, except
where the whole or part of a building which contains such
units is in the opinion of the Chief Building Official
structurally unsound, and to consider, where appropriate,
acquiring or leasing a property where such units are at risk
of being demolished.
135.5 (a) when considering redevelopment applications
involving the demolition of rented residential
units, to seek the replacement of the demolished
rental units with rental units of a similar number,
type, size, and level of affordability in the new
development, and/or alternative arrangements, which
in the opinion of Council are consistent with the
intent of this policy; and
(b) when considering such applications in the context of
an increase in height and/or density, to secure such
replacement units and/or alternative arrangements
through an appropriate legal agreement under Section
37 of the Planning Act.
Option B
Should Council chose to provide an exemption for equity co-
operatives under specific circumstances, it is recommended
that policies 135.1, 135.2, 135.4 and 135.5 of Option A be
adopted, and policy 135.3 be replaced with the following:
135.3 (a) despite policies 135.1, 135.2, and 135.4, to
consider allowing the conversion of buildings
containing six or more rented residential
units only where:
(i) the rents that were actually charged
for each unit in the building or
related group of buildings one year
prior to the application, were at or
above the average high-end rent level
by unit type as prescribed by Council
from time to time, and based on
Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation reports; and
(ii) at least 66 percent of the tenanted
households have expressed their
support in writing for the conversion
application in a manner prescribed by
Council; and
(b) despite policies 135.1, 135.2 and 135.4, to
consider allowing the conversion of equity
co-operative buildings containing six or more
rented residential units: which were legally
created prior to June 17, 1998; where 50
percent or less of the units are tenanted;
and where 66 percent of each of the tenant
and shareholder-occupied households have
expressed their support in writing for the
conversion application in a manner prescribed
by Council.
(2) Council adopt the following changes to support and
bring effect to the proposed policies set out in (1)
above:
(a) add the following definitions under the
Glossary of Terms, Section 1.4.4 of the
Metropolitan Toronto Official Plan:
related group of buildings
buildings that are under the same ownership
and on the same parcel of land as defined in
the Planning Act.
rented residential units
means premises used for rented residential
purposes, and includes premises that have
been used for rented residential purposes and
are vacant.
(b) delete the following sections dealing with
conversions:
sections 2.5.6, 4.5.3, 4.5.4 and 4.5.5 in the
East York Official Plan;
sections 2.2.13 and 11.15.2 and the words or
conversion of existing rental accommodation
in sections 11.15.3 and 11.15.4 in the
Etobicoke Official Plan;
sections 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 in Part C.4 of the
North York Official Plan;
section 6.18 in the Toronto Official Plan;
and
section 9.7(b) and item 6. in Part (B) in
Appendix I of the York Official Plan;
(c) deleting the following sections dealing with
demolitions:
section 2.6.3 in Part C.4 of the North York
Official Plan;
section 2.2.15 in the Etobicoke Official
Plan;
section 9.8 in the York Official Plan;
section 6.19 in the City of Toronto Official
Plan; and
sections 4.10 and 4.10.1 in the East York
Official Plan;
(d) deleting the following sections dealing with
the replacement of housing:
section 2.6.4 in Part C.4 of the North York
Official Plan; and
section 2.2.16 in the Etobicoke Official
Plan; and
(e) making any related technical amendments to
the Official Plans listed in Recommendations
Nos. (2)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) to reflect
the amendment and deletion of the sections.
(3) Upon adoption of the Official Plan policies outlined
in Recommendation Nos. (1) and (2), Council delegate
the responsibility for hearing deputations on
condominium conversion applications to meetings of
the respective Community Councils and authorize the
amendment of the Procedural By-law as necessary, and
repeal the interim policies and procedures that
Council adopted in Clause no. 4 of Report no. 7 of
the UEDC on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998;
(4) Council adopt the application, notice and meeting
requirements for condominium conversion and
demolition applications detailed in Appendix A;
(5) Council adopt as policy that for any official plan
amendment application and/or zoning by-law
application that, if approved would result in the
demolition of rented residential units, at minimum
notice shall be given in accordance with:
(a) Subsections 2.(2) 1. and 2.(2) 2. of Ontario
Regulation 198/96 as amended by Ontario
Regulation 506/98 (notice of public meeting
for official plan amendment by mail to owners
within 120 metres and posting a notice on the
subject property visible from a public road);
and/or
(b) Subsections 3.(2)1. and 3(2)2. of Ontario
Regulation 199/96 as amended by Ontario
Regulation 507/98 (notice of public meeting
for zoning by-law by mail to owners within
120 metres and posting a notice on the
subject property visible from a public road);
and
the applicant shall be requested to post a
notice of the application in a manner
prescribed by the City in a central area of
the property.
(6) Council resolve that for the purposes of defining
high-end rental units in accordance with Policy
No. 135.3 (refer to Recommendation No. (1)) the
factor of 1.5 times the City s average rent (by
bedroom size) as detailed in Appendix B shall be
used.
(7) Urban Planning and Development Services staff be
requested to review the demolition control by-laws
of the former municipalities with respect to, among
other matters, the scope and coverage of the various
by-laws, as well as the delegation procedures,
conditions, penalties and enforcement issues, and
report back to the Committee on harmonizing the by-
laws;
(8) As an interim measure, Council enact a by-law in the
form of the attached draft Bill (Appendix C) which
designates the former City of Scarborough as a
demolition control area pursuant to section 33 of
the Planning Act, requires Council to approve the
issuance of demolition permits for residential
properties containing six or more units, and
delegates to the Chief Building Official the
authority to issue demolition permits for
residential properties containing five or fewer
dwelling units;
(9) Authority be granted to apply to the Province for
special legislation on demolition control
substantially in the form of the draft Private Bill
contained in Schedule A of Appendix D which would
extend the former City of Toronto s special
legislation to all of the new City;
(10) The appropriate City officials be authorized to
undertake any necessary action to give effect
thereto, including preparing and introducing any
necessary bills and giving notice of the public
meeting.
- (January 25, 1999) from the Commissioner of Community and
Neighbourhood Services responding to the Committee s request for a
report on preliminary study results which assessed the physical
condition of high rise rental buildings in the (former) City of
Toronto; providing preliminary information about the Condition
study and implications for policies outlined in the foregoing
Conversion to Condominium and Demolition of Rental Housing report;
informing the Committee that a presentation of the final Condition
study results will be made to Community and Neighborhood Services,
spring, 1999 and that a process is under way to develop a
consolidated, harmonized Property Standards By-law to replace those
of the six former municipalities and a corresponding set of uniform
practices, and recommending that this report be received for
information.
- (January 20, 1999) from N. Jane Pepino, Q.C., Barrister &
Solicitor, Aird & Berlis forwarding clients concerns to the
proposed Official Plan Policies and Related By-laws regarding
Conversion to Condominium and Demolition of Rental Housing.
- (December 16, 1998) from Ms. Cynthia A. MacDougall, Barrister &
Solicitor, McCarthy Tetrault forwarding clients concerns to the
proposed Official Plan Policies and Related By-laws regarding
Conversion to Condominium and Demolition of Rental Housing.
- (February 2, 1999) from N. Jane Pepino, Q.C., Barrister &
Solicitor, Aird & Berlis cancelling her previous request to be
listed as a deputant for this item.
- (February 4, 1999) from N. Jane Pepino, Q.C., Aird & Berlis
advising of their client s objection to the application of any
proposed Official Plan policies to its property at 2-10 Wingreen
Court in the Don Mills and Lawrence area.
- (February 3, 1999) from Jeff Usher, President, Greater Toronto Home
Builders Association
- (February 4, 1999) from Phyllis Dutchak, Strathcona Mews Limited
- (February 8, 1999) from Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti
- (February 8, 1999) from Peggy Moulder, Property Manager, Gloucester
Gate Residences Co-Ownership
Barbara Leonhardt, Director, Policy and Research, Urban Planning and Development
Services gave a presentation on the Official Plan Policies regarding the
conversion to condominiums and demolition of rental housing.
The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- David S. Alexandor, Q.C., Alexandor & Associates
- Peter Stewart
- Jim Davison
- Phil Connell
- Ainslie Shuve
- Phyllis Dutchak
- Peggy Moulder, Property Manager, Gloucester Gate Residences Co-ownership
- Paulette Sander, Board of Directors, Co-op 78 Warren Road
- Kim Beckman, Davies Howe Partners
- Victor Armstrong, 550 Management
- Kenneth Hale, on behalf of Tenants Advocacy Group
- Richard Kuchynski, Director of Planning and Development, Goldlist
Properties Inc.
- Councillor Johnston
- Councillor Mihevc
- Councillor Davis
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Committee recommended:
(1) to Council the adoption of the report (January 21, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services be adopted subject to:
(a) adopting Option B in Recommendation (1);
(b) amending Recommendation 135.3 (a) (ii) in Option B
in Recommendation (1) by deleting the word ;and
at the end of that section, and inserting the word
;or , so as to read:
135.3 (a) (ii) at least 66
percent of the
tenanted
households have
expressed their
support in
writing for the
conversion
application in
a manner
prescribed by
Council; or
(2) to Council that a maintenance protection enforcement
strategy be developed to preserve and enhance the rental
housing stock and protect tenants from neglected
maintenance.
(3) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
to report directly to Council for its meeting on March 2,
1999 with a recommended date for the conversion of those
units that may be included in the exemption category as
outlined in Option B of the foregoing report in order to
impose a time limited exemption; and
(4) received the report (January 25, 1999) from the Commissioner
of Community and Neighbourhood Services which responded to
Committee s request for a report on preliminary study
results which assessed the physical condition of high rise
rental buildings in the (former) City of Toronto
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council that:
(1) all planning reports involving applications for demolition
be required to detail any outstanding work orders against
the property;
(2) notification of applications involving demolition of rental
units be extended to all tenants and that an application fee
be adjusted to cover the costs thereof;
(3) the Province of Ontario be requested to prohibit the
demolition of rental housing;
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; cc: Commissioner of
Community and Neighbourhood Services - February 11, 1999)
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 3)
2.4 Proposal to Bury The F.G. Gardiner Expressway Below Grade Between Dufferin
Street and The Don River: Concept Review
The Committee had before it the joint report (January 25, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development and the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services recommending that, in light of the concerns raised in the joint
report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, the Urban Environment and
Development Committee be requested to provide guidance to staff regarding the
direction to follow with respect to the proposal to reconstruct the F.G. Gardiner
Expressway below grade.
The Committee also had before it the following communications/reports:
- Revised Map 2 for substitution in the joint report (January 25, 1999) from
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development and the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services
- (February 2, 1999) from James Alcock, Director and Transportation Planner,
Citizens Transportation Alliance
- (February 8, 1999) from the Ontario Trucking Association
- (February 8, 1999) from Joan Doiron, co-chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee
- (Undated) from Deniz Yazici
Rod McPhail, Director, City Planning, Transportation, Urban Planning and
Development Services, made a presentation to the Committee.
The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mitch Patten, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Canadian Highways
International Corporation
- Stephen Laskowski, Assistant Manager, Government Relations, Ontario
Trucking Association
- Cathy Nasmith, Co-chair, Task Force on the Lakeshore Gardiner Corridor
- Bruce Bryer
- Kevin Walters
- Vince Bresher, Representative, Labourers International Union of North
America Local 183
- Joan Doiron, Member, Task Force on the Lakeshore Gardiner Corridor
- Ben Smith Lea, Niagara Neighbourhood Association
- James Alcock, Citizens Transportation Alliance
- Deniz Yazici
- Councillor Chris Korwin -Kuczynski
- Councillor Tom Jakobek
- Councillor Dennis Fotinos
Councillor Moeser assumed the chair.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee deferred
consideration of the joint report (January 25, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to the May 17, 1999
meeting of the Committee, and requested the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services to report to that meeting on:
(1) the following motions which were placed at the Committee:
By Councillor Silva:
(a) that Council be requested to approve, in
principle, the proposal to bury the Gardiner
Expressway subject to positive findings of
the proposal;
by Councillor McConnell:
(b) that in order to accomplish a significant
model shift toward public transit, further
investigation include full integration of
transit improvements and integrated road and
transit fee structures;
(c) that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development and the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services continue to discuss the
CHIC proposal with the proponents so long as:
(i) the proposal is, in the opinion of the
Commissioners, likely to contribute to an
improved ability for the public to access and
use the waterfront area;
(ii) the proposal, in the opinion
of the Commissioners, is
unlikely to result in
unmanageable level of
disruption to the traffic flow
in the City;
(iii) the proposal, in the opinion of the
Commissioners, contributes to the stated
transportation goals of the City of Toronto
in areas including air quality, transit usage
and pedestrian friendly environments; and
(iv) the proposed toll policy, in the opinion of
the Commissioners, works to promote the
City s objectives and is subject to adequate
controls to ensure that it continues to
promote City objectives;
by Councillor Moscoe:
(d) that the Commissioners begin a process to
determine if the community is prepared to
accepts tolls to travel downtown;
(e) that the Commissioners explore the
possibility and costs of an electronic toll
system on the centre core lane of the Queen
Elizabeth Way;
(f) that the Commissioners consider the
possibility of introducing a modest toll from
the 427 to the Humber on the centre core lane
and that funds raised be utilized in a
central transportation fund and for
improvements along the lakeshore corridor ;
(2) suggestions and comments expressed by the public with
respect to this matter;
(3) the infrastructure west of Dufferin Street and what actions
need to be started in order to upgrade it in an urban
friendly manner;
The above recommendations carried on the following division of votes:
Yeas: Councillors Pantalone, Moeser, Li Preti, Silva, Faubert,
Kinahan and McConnell - 7
Nays: Councillors Jones and Moscoe - 2
Councillor Pantalone resumed the chair.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee also requested the
Commissioner to report on:
(4) a detailed proposal and cost analysis for the retention of
the expertise necessary to address the technical feasibility
of redeveloping the Gardiner Expressway and the expertise
necessary to assist staff in drafting an Request for
Proposals for the re-development of the Gardiner Expressway;
(5) the economic impact of redeveloping the Gardiner, such
report to also be forwarded to the Economic Development
Committee;
(6) a list of objectives to meet the City s transportation,
transit, environmental, economic and cultural needs along
the waterfront and the City in general;
On motion by Councillor Li Preti, the Committee also requested the
Commissioner to report on:
(7) an analysis of the economic costs involved in the
construction exercise of burying the Gardiner; and
On motion by Councillor Moeser, the Committee requested:
(8) a breakdown of the $1 million costs estimated to formulate
the proposal call.
A motion by Councillor Moscoe, that this matter be referred to the
Greater Toronto Services Board for consideration, lost on the
following division of votes:
Yeas: Councillors Kinahan, Jones and Moscoe - 3
Nays: Councillors Pantalone, Moeser, Li Preti, Silva, Faubert,
McConnell - 6
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services; cc: Interested Persons - February 12, 1999)
(Clause No. 11(a), Report No. 3)
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee extended the adjournment time of 6:00
p.m. until the remainder of the items on the agenda were dealt with.
2.5 Summary Of Winter Operations - January 1999
The Committee had before it the report (January 25, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services providing an outline of the activities undertaken by
Transportation Services staff in preparation for the 1998-1999 winter road
maintenance season, the courses of action taken during the severe winter storms in
the first two weeks of January, 1999, and the actions taken subsequent to those
storms and recommending that:
(1) this report be received for information; and
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services prepare a detailed report
for the March 31, 1999 meeting of Urban Environment and Development
Committee recommending a comprehensive winter maintenance plan for the City
The Committee also had before it the following communications/reports:
- (January 6, 1999) from Councillor Saundercook, Chair, York Community
Council requesting that Councillor Saundercook and Alana Butcher, Acting
Executive Director of the George Syme Seniors Centre appear before the
Economic Development Committee to speak about the Snowlink program in the
former City of York.
- (November 23, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the
Toronto Pedestrian Committee on November 19, 1998, and recommending that:
(1) Toronto City Council support the public funding for sidewalk
clearance throughout the new City; and
(2) Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, be authorized to depute this matter at the
Urban Environment and Development Committee.
- (January 5, 1999) from Councillor Berardinetti, Chair Scarborough Community
Council recommending policies and procedures be established City-wide for
snow removal
- (February 3, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding the York Community
Council recommendation, that an amount of $25,000.00 be transferred to the
appropriate budget of the Works and Emergency Services that funds the Snow
Link Program, to provide for the increased costs associated with this
program.
- (February 5, 1999) from the General Manager, Transportation Services
Division recommending that a comprehensive winter amintenance plan for the
City, to be submitted by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
to the March 31, 1999 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee, address seniors and disabled persons sidewalk snow removal.
- (February 8, 1999) from Mayor Mel Lastman recommending that this report be
forwarded to the Chair of the Greater Toronto Services Board and request
the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to explore this
opportunity and report back to the Committee as soon as possible.
The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Alana Butcher, Acting Executive Director of the George Syme Seniors
Centre
- Councillor Saundercook
- Councillor Jakobek
- Councillor Adams
Councillor Moeser assumed the chair.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee:
(1) received the report (January 25, 1999) from the Commissioner
of Works and Emergency Services for information;
(2) requested the Commissioners of Works and Emergency Services
to report further with a detailed report recommending a
comprehensive winter maintenance plan for the City, for
consideration at a special joint meeting of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee and the Works and
Utilities Committee;
(3) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
to also report to the special meeting on:
(a) when the written order was given to begin
snow removal during the recent snow storm,
and why it was given so late;
(b) when was the order given to utilize all
existing staff, in particular the issue cited
by CUPE 416 that staff from Parks Division
were available to assist in snow removal, but
were not used until later in the second week;
(c) when and how the decision was made to cancel
garbage collection during the recent
snowstorm and why it was cancelled on the
same day as the pick-up;
(d) provide specifics of where the equipment was
utilized and why, in some cases (for example
the Lakeshore), it was not utilized for the
conditions the equipment was designed for;
(e) why the transit routes along Queen Street
East, Gerrard Street and Eglinton Avenue from
Laird Drive to Yonge Street were not cleared;
(f) why former Metro streets and arterial roads
on which street cars could not operate
because of the snow, were not given the same
priority for snow removal as others;
(g) provide a list of contractors which were
brought in to assist with the snow clearing,
list the equipment they brought and the exact
dates they were engaged;
(h) why parking permit holders in Ward 26 - East
Toronto, were ticketed despite having nowhere
to park their vehicles because of the heavy
snow fall;
(i) identification of unit costs of the former
City of Toronto program for seniors and
disabled persons;
(j) results of consultation with community care
and access workers, such as Meals on Wheels
and nursing home visitors, to gain their
perspective on how to proceed;
By Councillor Moscoe:
(k) on capital costs of obtaining snow-rid
equipment for all areas where wind row
clearing is possible;
(l) the capital and operating costs of a
universal sidewalk ploughing/sanding/salting
program throughout the City with an emphasis
on mechanical equipment;
(m) in consultation with the Chief Administrative
Officer, on how efficiencies in the works
operations might be applied to improvements
in winter maintenance;
(n) when contractors from the former
municipalities of North York and Scarborough
were brought in to assist with snow removal
in other parts of the City;
By Councillor Jones:
(o) on the damage to roads and curbs caused by
snow ploughs;
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee:
(4) referred the communication (February 3, 1999) from the City
Clerk forwarding the action taken by York Community Council
on January 20, 1999 with respect to the Snow Link Program,
to the Budget Committee for consideration; and
(5) referred all remaining material to the Special Joint
Meeting.
Councillor Pantalone resumed the chair.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; cc: Administrator, Works and
Utilities Committee, Interested Persons - February 15, 1999; Budget Committee -
February 15, 1999)
(Clause No. 11(b), Report No. 3)
2.6 Rapid Transit Connection Between Pearson International Airport and Union Station
The Committee had before it a report (January 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services summarizing Council s motions regarding
the planning of a rapid transit connection to Pearson International Airport and
providing an update to the report on this issue dated November 27, 1998 from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, and recommending that
Council receive this report for information.
The Committee also had before it the following communications/reports:
- (January 14, 1999) from the Chair, Urban Environment and Development
Committee inviting the Minister of Transport, the Honourable David
Collonette, to give a presentation to the Committee s February 8, 1999
meeting
- (November 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services providing an update on the status of the responses from the
federal and provincial governments with respect to the proposal for a rapid
transit connection between Pearson International Airport and Union Station,
and recommending that consideration of this matter be deferred until the
Urban Environment and Development Committee meeting in January 1999 in
order to allow additional time for responses from the Provincial and
Federal Governments.
- (October 9, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding the communication
addressed to the Minister of Transport enclosing a copy of Clause No. 1 of
Report No. 10 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed A
Rapid Transit Connection Between Pearson International Airport and Union
Station , which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of
Toronto at its meeting held on October 1 and 2, 1998; and drawing the
Minister s attention to the amendment by Council found at the beginning of
the Clause, viz:
It is further recommended that:
(1) the federal Minister of Transportation be invited to make a
presentation respecting this matter to the next meeting of
the Urban Environment and Development Committee to be held
on November 2, 1998; and
(2) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
be requested to submit a report to Council in November 1998,
if possible, or in December 1998, with an update on whether
there has been any movement from the provincial or federal
governments with respect to the foregoing matter, so that
Council can be informed on the progress of this project.
- (November 17, 1998) from Mr. Richard C. Ducharme, Managing Director, GO
Transit responding to Council s action taken on October 1 and 2, 1998
(Clause 1 of Report 10 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee
refers) in which GO Transit was requested to provide a preliminary cost
estimate for upgrading the Weston Corridor to accommodate all-day GO
Service from Union Station to a new station in the area of the Woodbine
Racetrack and advising that improvements associated with this service would
include a rail/rail grade separation at West Toronto; track additions (full
extent of additions required subject to detailed analysis), and; a new
station at the Woodbine Race Track. The preliminary cost estimate for
these improvements is in the order of $100 million. This estimate is also
based on the assumption that no major platform improvements/changes at
Union Station would be required to accommodate this service.
- (January 28, 1999) from Councillor Jack Layton, Don River Ward,
recommending:
That the new City of Toronto Council formally endorse the creation of a
direct rail link between downtown Toronto and the Pearson International
Airport;
That the Mayor and Members of Council form a lobbying team to work with the
Minister of Transport, David Collenette, to achieve this objective;
That Councillors sitting on the City s energy agencies, Toronto Hydro and
Toronto District Energy Corporation, initiative an exploration of the
possibilities for electrification of the rail link with power to be
provided by a co-generation facility;
That the two City Council appointees to the Greater Toronto Airport
Authority be requested to play a leadership role in achieving a direct rail
link between Toronto s downtown and the Pearson International Airport.
- (February 4, 1999) from Harve Sokoloff forwarding a copy of a letter to the
Honourable David Collonette
Councillor Moeser assumed the chair.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee recommended to
Council that:
(1) the Mayor and Members of Council form a lobbying team to
work with the Minister of Transport to achieve the objective
of creating a direct rail link between downtown Toronto and
Pearson International Airport;
(2) City Councillors appointed to the City s energy agencies,
Toronto Hydro and the Toronto District Heating Corporation,
initiate an exploration of the possibilities for
electrification of the rail link with power to be provided
by a co-generation facility; and
(3) the two City Council appointees to the Greater Toronto
Airport Authority be requested to play a leadership role in
achieving a direct rail link between downtown Toronto and
the Pearson International Airport.
Councillor Pantalone resumed the chair.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee:
(1) received the report (January 7, 1999) from the Commissioner
of Urban Planning and Development Services; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services to report to the Urban Environment and Development
Committee on passenger data with respect to Pearson
International Airport and provide estimates of the
anticipated number of trips expected between the airport and
downtown via a direct rail link.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - February 12, 1999)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 3)
2.7 Contract EB9807RD, Reconstruction of Prince Edward Drive North from Bloor Street
West to Dundas Street West, Kingsway - Humber Ward - Additional Expenditures for
Increased Work
The Committee had before it the report (January 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer requesting
Council s authorization for additional necessary expenditures to cover the cost of
increased activities, as a result of changed conditions during the reconstruction
of Prince Edward Drive from Bloor Street to Dundas Street, in the Etobicoke
District, and recommending that:
(1) additional expenditures in the amount of $92,500.00, including Goods and
Services Tax, be authorized for the construction of additional contract
item work on Contract EB9807RD for the reconstruction of Prince Edward
Drive from Bloor Street to Dundas Street, in the Etobicoke District; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action
to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council the adoption of the joint report (January 7, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer.
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 3)
2.8 Russell Hill Subway Train Accident on August 11, 1998 - Due Diligence Checklist
Update
The Committee had before it the communication (December 4, 1998) from Mr. William
Buffett, Assistant General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission forwarding, for
the information of the City of Toronto, Report No. 28 of the Toronto Transit
Commission, titled Russell Hill Subway Accident of August 11, 1998 - Due
Diligence Checklist Update, which provided a status report on the progress toward
closing the Coroner s Jury Recommendations and the TTC s Internal Team
Recommendations.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee received the report
(December 4, 1998) from the Assistant General Secretary, Toronto
Transit Commission.
(Vincent Rodo, General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission - February 16, 1999)
(Clause No. 11 (c), Report No. 3)
2.9 Rail Safety Oversight
The Committee had before it the report (December 4, 1998) from the General
Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission forwarding Report No. 24 of the Toronto
Transit Commission titled Rail Safety Oversight and recommending that the Urban
Environment Committee and City Council approve the proposal to use the Rail Safety
Audit Program provided by the American Transit Association as the independent
audit element for the TTC public safety process.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council that the proposal to use the Rail Safety Audit Program
provided by the American Public Transit Association be approved as
the independent audit element for the Toronto Transit Commission
public safety oversight process.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 3)
2.10 Installation of Traffic Control Signs at O Connor Drive at Northridge Avenue;
O Connor Drive at Glenwood Crescent; and O Connor Drive at Four Oaks Gate (Ward 1 -
East York)
The Committee had before it the report (December 21,1998) from the City Clerk
forwarding the recommendations of the East York Community Council from its meeting
on December 9, 1998, that:
(1) traffic signals be installed at the intersection of O Connor Drive and
Glenwood Crescent in the year 1999;
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to conduct a
review of traffic along Glenwood Crescent six months after the installation
of the traffic lights to determine the degree of traffic infiltration
during a.m. and p.m. rush hours and report such findings to this Community
Council;
(3) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to submit a
report to the East York Community Council on the following:
(a) the feasibility of using red lights in place of amber lights at
crosswalks; and
(b) the system that is currently used in the City of Vancouver;
(4) the Toronto Police Services Board be requested to increase radar
enforcement along O Connor Drive;
(5) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to square
off the corner of O Connor Drive and Glenwood Crescent; and
(6) the traffic control signals be installed at the intersection of O Connor
Drive and Four Oaks Gate.
The Committee also had before it the following communications/reports:
- (February 5, 1999) from the General Manager, Transportation Services
Section
- (February 2, 1999) from Peter Krakus supporting the installation of a
traffic light at the intersection of Glenwood and O Connor.
- (February 3, 1999) from Kevin Smart requesting deferral of this matter
until after the next meeting of the East York Community Council
- (February 4, 1999) from Katherine and Darryl Parsons objecting to the
installation of traffic lights
- (February 5, 1999) from Frank A. Tulipano
- (February 5, 1999) from Dino Giardetti
- (February 2, 1999) from Geoff and Rochelle Tupling
- (February 5, 1999) from Dr. & Mrs. B.J. Reilly
- (undated) from Mr. & Mrs. Sterrett
- (February 5, 1999) from Pam and Greig Holliday
- (undated) from Brian Bates
- (February 5, 1999) from Laila Rintamaki
The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Ken Bott
- Cheri Aitken
- Kathy Parsons
- Ms. Rima Sterrett
- Councillor Michael Prue
- Councillor Case Ootes
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council that:
(1) the Police Chief be requested to increase radar enforcement
along O Connor Drive;
(2) the Boards of Education be requested to increase education
with respect to pedestrian crossovers and community safety
zones.
On motion by Councillor Tzekas, the Committee referred the report
(February 5, 1999) from the General Manager, Transportation
Services Division and Recommendations (1), (2), (4), (5) and (6) of
the East York Community Council contained in the communication
(December 21, 1998) from the City Clerk to East York Community
Council to enable further community consultation to take place.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to East York
Community Council on the following:
(1) the feasibility of using red lights in place of amber lights
at crosswalks;
(2) the system that is currently used in the City of Vancouver;
Councillor Moeser assumed the chair.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee requested the
Commissioner to include in his report:
(3) the possibility of creating a centre lane at the
intersection of O Connor Drive and Glenwood Crescent to act
as a holding lane; and
(4) if lights are to be installed, that studies be conducted
three months before and three months after the installation,
on westbound Glenwood from Reyleigh to Glen Gammon, and
southbound on St. Columba, from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
Councillor Pantalone resumed the chair.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - February 15, 1999; East York
Community Centre; cc: Interested Persons - February 16, 1999)
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 3)
2.11 Temporary Traffic Regulations for the Construction of the Sheppard Subway - Yonge
Station (North York Centre)
The Committee had before it the report (January 25, 1999) from the General
Manager, Transportation Services recommending that authority be granted for the
introduction of traffic regulations as outlined in Appendix 1 of the foregoing
report.
The Committee also had before it the Construction Update # 1 re Sheppard-Yonge
Station.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council the adoption of the report (January 25, 1999) from the
General Manager, Transportation Services.
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 3)
2.12 Revised Terms of Reference for the Toronto Cycling Committee
The Committee had before it the report (January 22,1999) from the City Clerk
recommending that the Terms of Reference of the Toronto Cycling Committee be
amended by inserting the following with regard to Community Cycling Advisory
Groups, as recommended in the communication dated January 16,1999, from Mr. Jack
Becker, Co-Chair, Toronto Cycling Committee.
(13) Community Cycling Advisory Groups:
The Toronto Cycling Committee encourages the creation of and
will work with local residents to establish) Community
Cycling Advisory Groups to represent the interests of
cyclists within communities, focusing on local needs and
priorities, bringing such interests and needs to the Toronto
Cycling Committee, and promoting the Toronto Cycling
Committee s initiatives and programs as they apply to any
community.
The location and frequency of Community Cycling Advisory
Group meeting shall be at the discretion of the Chair of
each Community Cycling Advisory Group. Composition and
membership shall be determined by each Community Cycling
Advisory Group.
The City Clerk will provide Secretariat support to arrange
meeting rooms for Community Cycling Advisory Groups.
Community Cycling Advisory Groups shall have limited support
from other City staff, only as is requested specifically for
an agenda item by any community Cycling Advisory Group and
as agreed to by staff.
The number of Communist Cycling Advisory Groups may vary
from time to time, as supported by the public within each
community of the City of Toronto.
Groups wishing to fill the role of a Community Cycling
Advisory Group shall apply to the Toronto Cycling Committee
to be recognized. The Toronto Cycling Committee shall be
responsible for monitoring the activities of any Community
Cycling Advisory Group on an ongoing basis to ensure that
the role of a Community Cycling Advisory Group is being met,
otherwise the recognition shall be withdrawn.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council the adoption of the recommendation of the Toronto Cycling
Committee contained in the report (January 22, 1999) from the
Clerk.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 3)
2.13 January 13, 1999 Snowstorm Impact on TTC Operations
The Committee had before it the report (February 1, 1999) from Vincent Rodo,
General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission recommending:
(1) That City of Toronto Council be requested to provide additional project
approval of $870,000 for the procurement of the following equipment, noting
no increase in budget approval is requested:
- Six rail non-powered single truck equipped with snowblower,
brushes, deicing and compressed air equipment (approximately
$850,000 Total) (See Appendix B for drawing); and
- Two spare snowblower units ($20,000 Total).
(2) That City of Toronto Council take action as soon as possible to increase
fines for obstructing the TTC streetcar rights-of-way to $500 from $20 and
amend all necessary by-laws;
(3) That City of Toronto Council be requested to consult with the TTC in the
development of a snow emergency plan; and
(4) That City of Toronto Council consider implementing a universal municipal
sidewalk clearing program for the City of Toronto, including front and rear
door access at TTC bus stops.
(5) Request the City of Toronto Works Department to have the functioning of the
TTC as its top priority in relation snow clearing and removal during snow
emergencies.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee referred the report
(February 1, 1999) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit
Commission to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services for
report back to the Committee;
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; cc: Vincent Rodo, General
Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission - February 15, 1999)
(Clause No. 11(d), Report No. 3)
2.14 Seating of Committee Members
The Committee had before it the report (February 5, 1999) from the City Clerk
recommending that the Committee approve the seating plan, attached to the
foregoing communication, for meetings of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee and forward the plan to the City Clerk.
On motion by Councillor Kinahan, the Committee made one revision to
the proposed seating plan for members of the Urban Environment and
Development Committee which was presented to the Committee and
forwarded the plan, as revised, to the City Clerk.
(Jeff Abrams, Director, Secretariat, Printing and Distribution - February 16,
1999)
(Clause No. 11(e), Report No. 3)
2.15 Noise By-law Exemption for Next Phase of Humber Bridges Project
The Committee had before it the report (February 3, 1999) Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services recommending that approval be granted for a noise by-law
exemption for work under the Humber Bridges project.
On motion by Councillor Jones, the Committee recommended to Council
the adoption of the report (February 3, 1999) from the Commissioner
of Works and Emergency Services.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 3)
The Committee adjourned its meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Chair.
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