Other Items Considered by the Committee.

(a)Report on the Fixed Link to the

City Centre Airport Environmental Assessment.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of the following reports, communications and briefs regarding the proposed Fixed Link to the City Centre Airport, until its meeting to be held on September 8, 1998;

(2)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with appropriate officials, to submit a consolidated report on this matter to its meeting to be held on September 8, 1998, such report to include:

(a)the reports previously requested by the Committee and City Council;

(b)a full business plan, to be prepared by the Toronto Harbour Commission, including whether general aviation movement will increase or decrease; and an analysis of such business plan;

(c)comments from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust on the proposal for the Fixed Link;

(d)estimated travel time from the Lester B. Pearson International Airport to the downtown core, if a proposed rail link from the airport to downtown is put in place;

(e)an analysis of the impact of the Fixed Link on air quality;

(f)an analysis of the economic impact on tourism and residential development;

(g)comments from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;

(h)consideration of the formation of a Work Group to develop a comprehensive Waterfront Policy;

(i)an examination of the impact the Fixed Link may have on tourism, specifically with respect to tour operations, and also the proposed height of the bridge;

(j)an examination of the impact of the Fixed Link on:

(i)traffic patterns along the waterfront, including various concrete traffic-calming options; and

(ii)the new residences presently being constructed; and

(k)a determination of the impact of the rail link from downtown to the Lester B. Pearson International Airport on the financial feasibility of the Fixed Link; and

(3)requested the Chair of the Police Services Board to submit to the Committee, in camera if necessary, its complete report on the Marine Police Unit's ability to service emergencies outside the Inner Harbour:

(i)(May 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services explaining the findings of the Federal Environmental Assessment concerning the Fixed Link (bridge) to the City Centre Airport; and recommending, provided the Environmental Assessment is approved by federal authorities, design and operational requirements for both the bridge and Bathurst Street, and new terms and conditions which should be added to the Tripartite Agreement as a condition of City Council agreeing to the construction of the bridge and to an exchange of land between the City and the Federal Government which will result in additional park space.

(ii)(June 1, 1998) from the City Clerk setting out the actions taken by the Urban Environment and Development Committee on May 19, 1998, with respect to the proposed Fixed Link (bridge) to the City Centre Airport.

(iii)(May 8, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that City Council, at its Special Meeting held on April 29 and 30, 1998, in adopting the 1998 Operating and Capital Budgets, directed, inter alia, that the 1998 Capital Program pertaining to the Toronto Harbour Commission (No. 60) be amended, and setting out the amendments made thereto.

(iv)(May 7, 1998) from the City Solicitor, responding to a request from the Chair of the Urban Environment and Development Committee (UEDC) as to whether the report (May 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, entitled "Fixed Link to the City Centre Airport Environmental Assessment", should be on the UEDC agenda; providing the opinion that the aforementioned report should be considered by UEDC; and setting out the reasons for such opinion.

(v)(May 19, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting the Toronto City Centre Airport; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(vi)(undated) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting a Fixed Link to the City Centre Airport; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(vii)(May 14, 1998) from Mr. Donald J. MacLean, Regional Director, Programs, Ontario Region, Transport Canada.

(viii)(May 20, 1998) and ( June 15, 1998) from Mr. Malcolm Horne, Heritage Planner, Cultural Programs Branch, Archaeology and Heritage Planning Unit, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation.

(ix)(May 18, 1998) from Mr. Gary F. Reid, General Manager, The Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC).

(x)(May 12, 1998) from Mr. Kevin Psutka, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Owners and Pilots Association.

(xi)(May 13, 1998) from Mr. Roger D. Wilson, Toronto.

(xii)(May 15, 1998) from Dr. C. Douglas Creelman, Toronto.

(xiii)(May 19, 1998) from Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Environmentalists Plan Transportation.

(xiv)(May 19, 1998) from Ms. Freya Godard, Toronto Island.

(xv)(May 15, 1998) from Ms. Kittie Fells, President, Mid-City Naturalists' Group.

(xvi)(May 25, 1998) from Mr. Dennis I. Bryant, Toronto.

(xvii)(June 4, 1998) from Mr. Harve Sokoloff, Toronto.

(xviii)(June 9, 1998) from Mr. Simon Miles, Toronto.

(xix)(June 8, 1998) from Miss Jean Macdonald, Toronto.

(xx)(June 11, 1998) from Ms. Helen Hanson and Mr. Robert Hanson, Toronto.

(xxi)(June 12, 1998) from Mr. Robert I. Mitchell, Toronto.

(xxii)(June 7, 1998) from Mr. Paul M. Grant, Toronto.

(xxiii)(undated) from Ms. Peggie Sampson, Professor Emeritus, York University.

(xxiv)(June 11, 1998) from Mr. Carson Woods, Architect and Town Planner, and Representative of the Ontario Boating Forum.

(xxv)(June 10, 1998) from Mr. Jack Taylor, Maple, Ontario.

(xxvi)(June 16, 1998) from the Controller and CFO, The Toronto Harbour Commissioners.

(xxvii)(June 15, 1998) from Ms. Laurie M. Bruce, Project Manager, Dillon Consulting.

(xxviii) (June 16, 1998) from The Toronto Harbour Commissioners, headed "A Presentation to the Urban Environment and Development Committee".

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Mr. Paul Bedford, Executive Director and Chief Planner, Urban Planning Division, made an overhead presentation to the Urban Environment and Development Committee with respect to the foregoing matter, and filed a copy of his presentation material.

The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

 -Dr. Lance Levy, Chairman, Downtown City Airlines (DCA) Inc.;

-Mr. Eli Ophek, Toronto Bay Group, and filed a written brief with respect thereto;

-Mr. John Bessai, Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association;

-Mr. Timothy Dobson, Toronto, and filed a written brief with respect thereto;

-Mr. Irwin Doxsee, on behalf of the Ontario Boating Forum;

-Mr. John Morand, Director of Strategic Planning, and Mr. Gary Reid, General Manager, The Toronto Harbour Commissioners;

-Ms. Victoria Piersig, Toronto;

-Dr. Bill Freeman, Toronto;

-Ms. Debra Williams, Air Ontario;

-Ms. Mary Hay, Toronto Waterfront Coalition;

-Mr. Roger Wilson, Toronto, and filed a written brief with respect thereto; and

-Mr. Victor Pappalardo, Trans Capital Air and Stolport Corporation.

The following Members of Council appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

 -Councillor Sandra Bussin, East Toronto;

-Councillor Olivia Chow, Downtown;

-Councillor Jack Layton, Don River; and

-Councillor Norm Kelly, Scarborough Wexford.

(b)Subway Asbestos Removal - Program Requirements.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having recommended to the Budget Committee, the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, and Council the adoption of Recommendation No. (5) embodied in the following communication (May 21, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, viz:

"(5)forward this report to the City of Toronto Council requesting the necessary Project Approval adjustments set out in Appendices A, B and C, noting that no additional funds are required overall.":

(May 21, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on May 20, 1998, approved Recommendations Nos. (1) to (5) contained in Report No. (33), entitled "Subway Asbestos Removal - Program Requirements".

(c)Toronto Transit Commission Financial Statements

for the Year Ended December 31, 1997.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having received the following communications, and having directed that a copy thereof be forwarded to the Audit Committee for its consideration:

(i)(May 21, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, advising that the Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) on May 20, 1998, approved Recommendations Nos. (1) and (2) contained in Report No. (29), entitled "Financial Statements of Toronto Transit Commission for Year Ended December 31, 1998".

(ii)(June 8, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission forwarding, for the information of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, the 1997 Annual Report for the Toronto Transit Commission.

(d)PCB Waste Storage Management Issues

in the New City of Toronto.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having received the following communication and report:

(i)(May 19, 1998) from the City Clerk advising, for the information of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, of the actions taken by the Board of Health on May 12, 1998, with respect to PCB Waste Storage Management Issues in the New City of Toronto.

(ii)(May 7, 1998) Dr. Sheela Basrur, Medical Officer of Health, recommending that the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with Functional Leads from affected program areas, co-ordinate the development of policies and procedures to be applied to PCB transfers, PCB decontaminations and PCB waste storage sites in the new City, and report through the Board of Health.

(e)Profile Toronto: Immigrants in Toronto.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having received the following report:

(May 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services submitting a Planning Research publication, entitled "Immigrants In Toronto", which illustrates the settlement patterns of immigrants to Toronto from the 1996 Census; explaining that although immigration brings many benefits to the city, it also results in increased service costs, especially for education and training; that Toronto, Vancouver, and Mississauga as the main immigrant destinations must support the bulk of these costs; stating that to address these issues fairly requires partnerships between cities, school boards, the provinces and the Federal Government; that, in future, the City of Toronto could consider developing alliances with Vancouver and Mississauga in developing these partnerships with other levels of government; and recommending that the Committee received this report for information.

(f)Extension of Contract No. T-27-96:

Maintenance of Traffic Control and Related Devices.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having:

(1)recommended to the Budget Committee, the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, and Council the adoption of the following report; and

(2)requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to:

(a) consult with employee groups during the development of the consolidated service delivery plan; and

(b)submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee with regard to the details of the tendering specifications, prior to re-tendering:

(May 26, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation recommending that Contract No. T-27-96 with Stacey Electric Company Limited be extended from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 1999, under the terms and conditions of the original contract, by exercising the "Option of Extension" clause (Part C, Section 15); advising that Contract No. T-27-96 was issued as a two-year contract from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1998, with two one-year extensions in 1999 and 2000, each of which requires the approval of Toronto City Council; that the Contract was written in this way to achieve cost savings in the area of maintenance of traffic control devices, while maintaining the quality of maintenance work; stating that these benefits have been experienced with the current electrical contractor, Stacey Electric Company Limited; and that the funds for the activities included within this Contract will be contained in the Works and Emergency Services Current Budget estimates for 1999.

(g)Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals:

Lake Shore Boulevard East, 30 Metres West of

Kew Beach Avenue.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held in March 1999:

(May 20, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, recommending that traffic control signals be approved on Lake Shore Boulevard East, 30 metres west of Kew Beach Avenue; advising that the Subdivision Agreement for the new Woodbine Park residential subdivision requires the developer, EMM Financial Corporation, to fund the installation of traffic control signals on Woodbine Avenue in the vicinity of Kew Beach Avenue; stating that the estimated cost of installing these traffic control signals is $50,000.00, and that the signals will enhance pedestrian safety in this area.

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Councillor Tom Jakobek, East Toronto, appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

(h)Non-Concurrence with the Proposed

Installation of Traffic Control Signals

on Cherry Street at Commissioners Street.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting scheduled to be held on October 5, 1998:

(May 20, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, responding to a request from the Toronto Community Council to study the feasibility of installing traffic control signals at the intersection of Cherry Street and Commissioners Street; advising that an audit of the physical suitability of the pedestrian crossover (PXO) at this intersection did not reveal any characteristics which would make this location unsuitable for a PXO, and that staff of the former City of Toronto report that the PXO has been operating satisfactorily since it was installed in 1984; that, after reviewing the potential impacts of redevelopment and reconstruction in the area, staff have concluded that traffic control signals will not likely be required at the aforementioned intersection in the next few years; and recommending that the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Cherry Street and Commissioners Street not be approved.

(i)Traffic Control Signal Operation:

Eglinton Avenue West and Ennerdale Road.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having:

(1)received the following report and communication; and

(2)requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the "flashing don't walk" display at signalized intersections and submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on the feasibility of replacing it with a "flashing orange walking-person" display:

(i)(May 19, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation responding to a request made by Councillor Mihevc to review the existing signal time provided for pedestrians to cross Eglinton Avenue West at Ennerdale Road; advising that 15 seconds walking time is provided for pedestrians to cross Eglinton Avenue West at Ennerdale Road at all times of the day; that, in addition, an additional six seconds of clearance time (amber and all-red indications) provides an added level of safety; that, furthermore, in October 1996 the "Flashing Don't Walk" display was installed to enhance pedestrian safety; that, based on the above information, the existing pedestrian walk times provided at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Ennerdale Road are acceptable; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(ii)(February 31, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, York Eglinton, requesting that staff re-examine the issue of the timing of the traffic control signals at Eglinton Avenue West and Ennerdale Road to allow pedestrians, especially seniors, more time to cross at this busy intersection.

(j)Traffic Control Signal Operation:

Jane Street and Annette Street/Baby Point Road.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having received the following report and communication, inasmuch as the on-going monitoring of this location will continue:

(i)(May 20, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation responding to a request made by the Urban Environment and Development Committee on April 20, 1998, for a review of the operation of the traffic signals on Jane Street at Annette Street/Baby Point Road to determine whether the existing signal time provided for pedestrians to cross Jane Street is acceptable; advising that, notwithstanding the relatively comfortable crossing time provided, the investigation indicated that the time provided for pedestrians to cross Jane Street could be slightly increased by decreasing the green time for motorists on Jane Street, during all times of the day, without an undue reduction in overall intersection performance; stating that this change was made during the week of May 25, 1998; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(ii)(April 3, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, York-Humber, submitting correspondence relating to the intersection of Jane and Annette Streets; advising that she does not concur with assessment of the Transportation Department, embodied in the attached correspondence, regarding the safety of pedestrians crossing Jane Street at Annette Street/Baby Point Road; wherein it states that, based on a review by the Transportation Department, the existing traffic signal timing is currently meeting the needs of pedestrians crossing Jane Street at the aforementioned intersection; and requesting that this matter be placed on the agenda of the next Urban Environment and Development Committee meeting for the hearing of deputations.

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The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Ms. Joan Miles, Toronto;

-Councillor Frances Nunziata, York - Humber; and

-Councillor Bill Saundercook, York - Humber.

(k)Request to Relocate the Existing Pedestrian

Crossover from Scarlett Road at Bernice Crescent

to Scarlett Road at Eileen Avenue.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having received the following communication and report:

(i)(April 21, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, York-Humber, submitting a report from the Transportation Department wherein it states that the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO) at Scarlett Road and Bernice Crescent is serving the pedestrian crossing demand at a satisfactory level, and the relocation of this PXO to Eileen Avenue is not advisable; stating that she cannot support the findings of the Central Traffic region in this matter; and requesting that this item be added to the agenda of the next Urban Environment and Development Committee.

(ii)(June 3, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation submitting, as requested by the Urban Environment and Development Committee, a location plan of the area of Scarlett Road/Bernice Crescent/Eileen Avenue.

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Councillor Frances Nunziata, York - Humber, appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

(l)Request to Remove Traffic Signal Co-ordination:

Danforth Avenue, East Lynn Avenue to Woodbine Avenue.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having referred the following communication to the General Manager, Transportation Services, with a request that he submit a report thereon to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, such report to include the implications of removing signal co-ordination on Danforth Avenue, from East Lynn Avenue to Woodbine Avenue:

(April 3, 1998) from Councillor Tom Jakobek, East Toronto, advising that he does not agree with the attached report (February 25, 1998) from the Acting Manager, Central Traffic Region, Metro Hall, in response to a request from the Councillor for adjustments to traffic signal co-ordination on Danforth Avenue, from East Lynn Avenue to Woodbine Avenue, due to public complaints about speeding on this portion of Danforth Avenue; wherein it states that the Transportation Department has completed its investigation and has concluded that adjustments to signal co-ordination on this section of Danforth Avenue will not necessarily result in safer or overall slower traffic operations; and requesting that this matter be placed on the upcoming agenda of the Urban Environment and Development Committee.

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Councillor Tom Jakobek, East Toronto, appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

(m)Bill 104 - The Vital Services Act.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the following communication and reports until its next meeting, scheduled to be held on July 13, 1998:

(i)(May 25, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that City Council, at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, referred a Motion by Councillor Jakobek, seconded by Councillor Ootes, regarding Bill 104 - the Vital Services Act, to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for consideration.

(ii)(June 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services 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, as further outlined in this report.

(iii)(June 9, 1998) from the City Solicitor 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.

(n)Request to Provide On-Street Parking:

Lawrence Avenue East Between

Pharmacy Avenue and Birchmount Road.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having:

(1)referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, for inclusion in a previously requested study of this area; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to submit a preliminary joint report thereon to the Scarborough Community Council in September 1998:

(May 22, 1998) from Councillor Norm Kelly, Scarborough-Wexford, submitting a copy of a staff report dated April 17, 1998, in response to a request made by Mr. Keysar Nasr of NASR Foods to provide on-street parking on Lawrence Avenue East between Pharmacy Avenue and Birchmount Road, wherein it states that Transportation staff are unable to justify a change in the parking regulations along the aforementioned section of Lawrence Avenue East at this time for the reasons set out in the report; and advising that Mr. Nasr has subsequently modified his request so that parking regulations are changed only on the north side of the aforementioned section of Lawrence Avenue East.

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The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. George Papadopoulos, Papadopoulos & Pradman Architects, on behalf of Mr. K. Nasr;

-Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Scarborough City Centre; and

-Councillor Norm Kelly, Scarborough Wexford.

(o)East York Parking Contract with

APCOA Parking Development and Management Ltd.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having received the following communication:

(May 11, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the East York Community Council on May 6, 1998, referred the report dated April 23, 1998, from the Commissioner of Development Services, East York, and the communications dated May 1 and 4, 1998, from the President, APCOA Parking Development and Management Ltd., to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for consideration with respect to the recommended parking operation efficiencies available through technological advancements and the involvement of private parking management services to deliver parking operations in the City of Toronto.

(p)Application of Former City of Toronto's

1984 Special Legislation Respecting

Demolition Control to the New City of Toronto.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its next meeting, scheduled to be held on July 13, 1998:

(June 10, 1998) from the City Solicitor responding to a request made by the Urban Environment and Development Committee on May 19, 1998, during consideration of the conversion to condominium, and demolition, of rental housing before and after the proclamation of the Tenant Protection Act, for a report on the feasibility of amending the former City of Toronto's special demolition control legislation in the City of Toronto Act, 1984, so that the Act will apply to the whole of the urban area of the new City.

(q)Review of Level Crossings and the Construction

of Grade Separations in the City of Toronto.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the following communication until its next meeting scheduled to be held on July 13, 1998:

(June 1, 1998) from Mr. Tony O'Donohue, P.Eng., submitting recommendations pertaining to a proposed review of level crossings and the construction of grade separations in the City of Toronto.

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Mr. Tony O'Donohue, Toronto, appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

(r)Request for Review of the Composition of the

Canadian National Exhibition Association and

the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having received the following communication:

(June 8, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that City Council, at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, referred a motion by Councillor O'Brien, seconded by Councillor Brown, which contains the following operative paragraph:

"BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council request the Provincial Government to review the composition of the Canadian National Exhibition Association and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place in concert with officials of the City of Toronto."