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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Minutes of the Urban Environment and Development Committee
Monday, January 11, 1999.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee met on Monday, January 11, 1999, in
Committee Room 1, 2nd Floor, Toronto City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:35 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 Mario Silva
Confirmation of Minutes.
On motion by Councillor Kinahan, the Minutes of the meeting of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee held on November 30, 1998 and
December 1, 1998, were confirmed.
1.1 Bicycle Lanes on Spadina Avenue and Across the City of Toronto
The Committee had before it the report (January 6, 1999) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services recommending that:
(1) Transportation Services improve cycling conditions on Spadina
Avenue by marking an edge line approximately 0.9 metres from the
curb to guide motor vehicles away from the curb and create more
space for cyclists;
(2) Staff investigate the provision of dedicated north-south bicycle
lanes on Peter Street, Blue Jays Way, Bremner Boulevard and Rees
Street and report back to committee; and
(3) Works and Emergency Services and Urban Planning and Development
Services report jointly to the Toronto Cycling Committee in
February, 1999 on a strategy regarding the implementation of the
recommendations contained in the Coroner s report, A Report on
Cycling Fatalities in Toronto 1986 - 1996".
The Committee also had before it the following communications:
- (November 23, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Toronto
Pedestrian Committee, at its meeting held on November 19, 1998, recommended
to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, support of the Toronto
Cycling Committee s request that the appropriate City officials report in
January 1999 on how streets, such as Spadina Avenue, across the new City
can be redesigned to accommodate designated bicycle lanes, wider sidewalks
with boulevards and less motor vehicle space;
- UEDC Presentation Outline. Brief Overview - Cycling in the City;
- 36 submissions from persons in support of a bicycle lane on Spadina Avenue;
- (November 9, 1998) from Ms. Miriam M. Abileah advising of her opposition to
a bicycle lane on Spadina Avenue;
- (January 5, 1999) from Ms. Anne Hansen requesting the redesigning of
Spadina Avenue to accommodate bicycle lanes;
- (January 6, 1999) from Mr. Charles-Antoine Rouyer requesting the creation
of a bicycle lane on Spadina Avenue;
- (January 7, 1999) from Mr. Tim Gladney opposing the increase of bike lanes
on Spadina Avenue;
- (January 6, 1999) from Paula Tiberius & the staff of Canuck Creations Inc.
supporting the request to implement a bike lane on Spadina Avenue;
- (January 7, 1999) from Gerald Lazare supporting the request for additional
bicycle lanes on Spadina Avenue;
- (January 7, 1999) from Andrew Schulz requesting a report detailing how
streets across the city could be redesigned to better accommodate
pedestrians and cyclists;
- (January 4, 1999) from Silvia Langer, Greenest City supporting the request
for additional bicycle lanes on Spadina Avenue;
- (January 7, 1999) from H-JEH Becker, Chair, Network Planning and Facilities
Sub-Committee Public Co-Chair, Toronto Cycling Committee supporting the
proposal for bicycle lanes;
- (undated) from Phillip Piltch supporting the proposal of bicycle lanes;
- (January 7, 1999) from Avery Burdett, Chairman, Ontario Coalition for
Better Cycling suggesting that bike lanes strips do not enhance safety, but
encouraging cyclists to improve their skills;
- (January 6, 1999) from Denis Gagne;
- (January 8, 1999) from Mark and Mona Coulavin; and
- (January 10, 1999) from Hamish Wilson.
The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Beth McMillan;
- Joan Doiron, obo Toronto Pedestrian Committee;
- Jake Allderdice;
- Derek Chadbourne;
- Crawford Murphy;
- Hamish Wilson;
- Doug Carroll;
- Ben Smithlea;
- Sally Mckay;
- Alison Field;
- Shannon Thompson;
- Pat McKendry, Kensington Market Working Group;
- Andrew Schutz;
- Wayne Scott;
- Councillor O. Chow, Downtown; and
- Councillor J. Layton, Don River.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to
Council that:
(1) the report (January 6, 1999) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services be adopted subject to amending
Recommendation (1) by adding the words from Bloor Street to
Queen s Quay after the words Spadina Avenue , so as to
read:
(1) Transportation Services improve cycling
conditions on Spadina Avenue from Bloor
Street to Queen s Quay by marking an edge
line approximately 0.9 metres from the curb
to guide motor vehicles away from the curb
and create more space for cyclists;
(2) appropriate signage be provided for cyclists; and
(3) the Police Chief be requested to bring the
Police Force s Accident Statistics back on
line within 6 months.
On a further motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee also:
(1) received an overhead presentation on this matter from Daniel
Egan, Manager, Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure, Works
and Emergency Services and Tom Mulligan, Director, Program,
Policy and Planning.
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
to report to the City Cycling Committee for subsequent
submission to the Urban Environment and Development
Committee:
(a) on extending the marking of an edge line for
cyclists to Davenport or Dupont;
(b) on the impact of installing a bicycle lane on
Spadina Avenue;
(3) On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services to consult with the City Cycling Committee,
through its Chair, in designing an edge line on
Spadina Avenue for cyclists and report further to
the Urban Environment and Development Committee.
At 12:30 p.m. Councillor Pantalone, moved an extension to complete
this Item.
Councillor Moeser assumed the Chair:
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the City
Cycling Committee for subsequent submission to the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, with a detailed report on
the implementation of a pilot project on a representative section
of Spadina Avenue where car lanes would be reduced to 3 metres,
parking to 3 metres and the establishment of a designated bicycle
lane, such report to also examine the issue of whether the bike
lanes could be moved to the passenger side rather than the driver
side;
Councillor Pantalone resumed the Chair
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Committee forwarded the
article titled When Cities take bicyclists seriously referred to
by Councillor McConnell to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services and requested that he report further on how the City can,
in future, look at implementing more sustainable transportation
methods.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services cc: Chair, City Cycling Committee;
Secretary, City Cycling Committee; Daniel Egan, Manager, Pedestrian and Cycling
Infrastructure; Tom Mulligan, Director, Program, Policy and Planning; Interested Persons -
January 15, 1999)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 2)
1.2 Final Recommendation Report - Zoning Amendment Application - Humber River Regional
Hospital, 200 Church Street - File UDZ-98-05/R98-002 (Ward 6 - North York Humber;
Ward 27 - York Humber)
The Committee had before it the following report (December 18, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services recommending that the
rezoning application for 200 Church Street be approved subject to the following
conditions:
(1) the zoning be amended to a hospital zone in accordance with an
implementing zoning by-law which generally complies with the draft
by-law attached as Schedule "F" and the by-law be perfected prior
to enactment;
(2) prior to the enactment of the zoning by-law, the following
conditions shall be met:
(i) the southern 15.27 metres of Longview Drive be
closed and stopped up and conveyed to those persons
entitled by law to such conveyance; and
(ii) the closed portions of Woodward Drive on the east
and west sides of the hospital site be conveyed to
the hospital;
(3) the design principles outlined in Schedule A apply to the
consideration of any site plan approval application;
(4) prior to site plan approval, a community meeting be held to discuss
the parking and drop off areas for the proposed daycare at 180
Church Street and the daycare be included as a permanent use in the
zoning by-law;
(5) the conditions of the Works and Emergency Services Department as
set out in Schedules "G", H1 and I be met;
(6) the conditions of the Public Health as set out in Schedule K1 and
K2 be met; and
(7) the conditions of the utilities as set out in Schedules M1 , M2 ,
and M3 be met.
The Committee also had before it:
- (November 30, 1998) from Councillor Sgro, addressed to the President and
C.E.O., Humber River Regional Hospital requesting the Humber River Regional
Hospital to undertake a review of the programming/services that are planned
for the Church Street site;
- (December 24, 1998) from Mr. Sam Gildharry objecting to the Zoning By-law
to permit additions to the south east existing hospital Church Street Site
for a two storey parking garage;
- (Undated) from Ms. Florence Nightingale advising that the hospital s
restructuring proposals are devaluating the nearby residential properties;
- (December 29, 1998) from J.M. Darvill, P.Eng., opposing the Application for
a variety of reasons;
- (December 29, 1998) from Ms. Myrna and Mr. Jim Geldart opposing the
proposal to permit additions;
- (January 4, 1999) from Manager, Development Services, North District;
- (January 4, 1999) from Mr. Sam Gildharry opposing the amendment of the
Zoning By-law to permit additions;
- (Undated) from Mr. J. Doyle objecting to the Zoning By-law because of
increase of pollution and traffic;
- (Undated) from Jack and Carole Doyle objecting to the Zoning By-law because
of traffic congestion and disturbance of the quiet neighbourhood;
- (Undated) from E. Windsor protesting the reconstruction and addition of a
parking garage;
- (January 7, 1999) from Carley R. Sala, Weston Ratepayers and Residents
Association; and
- (January 11, 1999) from Councillor Sgro.
Councillor Moeser assumed the Chair
On motion by Councillor Pantalone the Committee cancelled the
Public Meeting that had been scheduled for January 11, 1999 to
consider the amendment of the zoning by-law to permit additions on
the north and south sides of the existing hospital at 200 Church
Street pursuant to the Planning Act;
Councillor Pantalone resumed the Chair:
On motion by Councillor Kinahan, the Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter until such time that
community meetings have been held at the York Civic Centre
and in North York (location to be determined);
(2) requested that recommendations, communications and
deputations emanating from the community meetings referred
to in the foregoing point be forwarded to the Urban
Environment and Development Committee for consideration at
the Statutory Public Meeting to be held pursuant to the
Planning Act on this matter for which notice will be given;
and
(3) requested the Chair to poll the six Ward Councillors to
determine whether the statutory Public Meeting be held in
the evening.
The following motion by Councillor Moscoe was voted on and lost:
(1) That the matter be deferred to a date and time to be
determined by the 6 Ward Councillors involved, or if no date
or place has not been determined by the Ward Councillors
within five days, a date and place be determined by the
Chair; and
(2) That notice be again provided in accordance with the
provision of the Planning Act.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Councillors Sgro, Mammoliti,
Nunziati, Saundercook, Le Preti and Augimeri; City Solicitor - Attn: Wendy Walberg; Urban
Planning and Development Services - Attn. Karen Whitney; Interested Persons - January
15, 1999)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 2)
1.3 Request for Installation of Traffic Control Signals - Pharmacy Avenue and Dewey
Drive. (Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford)
The Committee had before it the following report (December 8, 1998) from the
General Manager, Transportation Services recommending that this report be received
for information.
The Committee also had before it the following reports:
- (November 3, 1998) from Councillor Norm Kelly, Scarborough Wexford
advising that the request for traffic control signals at the intersection
of Pharmacy Avenue and Dewey Drive is in response to heavy traffic on
Pharmacy Avenue, which places children at risk going to the Maryvale Public
School; and submitting a copy of a communication dated October 26, 1998,
prepared by Transportation staff in this regard; and
- (January 8, 1999) from Councillor Norm Kelly, Scarborough Wexford
requesting that this matter be deferred to a future meeting.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee referred this
matter to the Scarborough Community Council for consideration at
its meeting on February 17, 1999.
(Scarborough Community Council - January 13, 1999)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 2)
1.4 Road Closure - Longview Drive South of Pelmo Crescent, Woodward Avenue East of
Pine Street and Woodward Avenue West of Uphill Avenue. (Ward 27 - York Humber
North York)
The Committee had before it a report (December 24, 1998) from the Director,
Transportation Services - District 3, Works and Emergency Services recommending
that Council:
(1) close and sell 15.5 metres (50.85 feet) of the southerly portion of
Longview Drive to Humber River Regional Hospital;
(2) close and sell 18.5 metres (60.70 feet) of Woodward Avenue east of Pine
Street to Humber River Regional Hospital; and
(3) close and sell 15 metres (50 feet) of Woodward Avenue west of Uphill Avenue
to Humber River Regional Hospital.
On motion by Councillor Kinahan the Committee deferred
consideration of the aforementioned report for consideration at the
same meeting at which the statutory Public Meeting with respect to
the Zoning Amendment Application - Humber River Regional Hospital
is considered.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; - January 15, 1999)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 2)
1.5 Toronto Transit Commission s 1999 Service Plan - Results of Consultation.
The Committee had before it the following report (November 20, 1998) from the
General Secretary, TTC advising that at its meeting on November 18, 1998, the
Commission considered a report dated November 18, 1998, entitled 1999 Service
Plan - Results of Consultation and approved, inter alia, the following
Recommendations Nos. (1), (4), (5) and (6) that the Commission:
(1) approve the introduction of the following service changes for a
trial period, beginning on February 14, 1999, noting that no
comments were received in opposition to these changes:
- 160 BATHURST NORTH - Removal of late evening service;
- 307 EGLINTON WEST - New overnight service to Pearson
Airport;
- 309 FINCH WEST - New overnight service to Humberwood Loop;
- 83 JONES - New Saturday service;
- 74 MT PLEASANT - New Monday-Friday evening service;
- 131 NUGGET - New Sunday and holiday service;
- Rustic Road and Falstaff Avenue - New service;
- 86 SCARBOROUGH - Removal of non-summer weekend service to
Toronto Zoo;
- 85 SHEPPARD EAST - Direct service east of Meadowvale Road on
weekends;
- 53 STEELES EAST - New service on Elson Street east of
McCowan Road;
- 168 SYMINGTON - New service on Weston Road to West Park
Hospital;
- 168 SYMINGTON - Removal of late evening service north of St.
Clair Avenue;
- 319 WILSON - New overnight service on Martin Grove Road
north of Finch Avenue; and
- 165 WESTON RD NORTH - New Sunday and holiday late evening
service to Finch Avenue;
(4) note that the following proposals for service changes, which had
not been recommended in the 1999 service plan, have been re-
evaluated by staff at the request of city councillors, and are
still not recommended:
51 LESLIE - Sunday service; and
Rivalda Road - Service north of Bradstock Road;
(5) request the City of Toronto to take the steps necessary to build a
bus driveway connecting Richview Road to Eglinton Avenue, because
this connection is needed to introduce the 73 Royal York service on
La Rose Avenue and Richview Road, as described in this report, and
to respond on this matter to the Commission by March 1, 1999; and
(6) forward this report to the City of Toronto, all city councillors,
and the Town of Markham.
The Committee also had before it the communication (January 11, 1999) from Andrew
Schulz.
The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Councillor Adams; and
- Councillor Walker.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee:
Recommended that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
be authorized to undertake a study with respect to the Toronto
Transit Commission s request outlined in point 5 of the
communication dated November 20, 1998, from the General Secretary,
Toronto Transit Commission, which reads:
Request the City of Toronto to take the steps
necessary to build a bus driveway connecting
Richview Road to Eglinton Avenue, because this
connection is needed to introduce the 73 Royal York
service on La Rose Avenue and Richview Road, as
described in this report, and to respond on this
matter to the Commission by March 1, 1999.
and report thereon to the Toronto Transit Commission.
On a further motion by Councillor Moscoe the Committee also:
(1) requested the Toronto Transit Commission to maintain the
status quo with respect to the 74 Mt. Pleasant route pending
further consultation with the Ward Councillors and requested
that this matter be reconsidered at its January 13, 1999
meeting; and
(2) requested staff from the Toronto Transit Commission to meet
with affected Ward Councillors to consider alternatives.
(General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission; Commissioner, Works and Emergency
Services; cc: Councillors Adams, Bossons and Moscoe - January 13,1999)
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 2)
1.6 Proposed Speed Limit Reduction on Sheppard Avenue East Between Bayview Avenue and
Hawksbury Drive (Wards 9 & 12 - North York Centre South and Seneca Heights)
The Committee had before it the following report (December 15, 1998) from the
General Manager, Transportation Services recommending that:
(1) the speed limit be reduced to 40 km per hour on Sheppard Avenue East
between Bayview Avenue and Hawksbury Drive until completion of Bayview
Station surface construction in the fall of 2001; and
(2) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.
The Committee recommended the adoption of the report (December 15,
1998) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 2)
1.7 Rapid Transit Connection Between Pearson International Airport and Union Station.
The Committee had before it the following reports:
- (November 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services 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, addressed to the Minister of
Transportation forwarding 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.
The Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of the report (January 7, 1999) from
the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services;
and
(2) requested the Chair to immediately write to the Honourable
David Collonette, Minister of Transportation and invite him
to make a presentation to the Committee on this matter at
its next meeting on February 8, 1999.
(Minister of Transport - January 14, 1999; Commissioner, Urban Planning and
Development Services; cc: Members of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee - January 14, 1999)
(Clause No.10, Report No. 2)
1.8 F.G. Gardiner Expressway/Highway 427/Brown s Line Interchange Modifications -
Proposed Environmental Assessment Study (Ward 2, Lake shore - Queensway)
The Committee had before it a report (December 18, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services recommending that the General Manager of Transportation
Services, in partnership with the Canada Life Assurance Company, be authorized to
conduct an Environmental Assessment Study for modifications to the F.G. Gardiner
Expressway/Highway 427/Brown s Line interchange as described in the Sherway Centre
Secondary Plan.
Councillor Moeser assumed the Chair
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee recommended:
(1) the adoption of the report (December 18, 1998) from the
General Manager, Transportation Services subject to Canada
Life Assurance Company confirming that it is prepared to
make the front end payments for the costs of the engineering
consultant to be engaged in the environmental assessment and
to contribute an additional $10,000 to the City s costs;
(2) that appropriate City officials be authorized to investigate
the establishment of development charges for the recovery of
City costs, including the study and planning costs related
to the proposed Interchange and road improvements.
Development charges should provide a mechanism to reimburse
or credit front end contributions to ensure that all
benefitting landowners contribute on the terms set out in
the Sherway Centre Secondary Plan.
Councillor Pantalone resummed the Chair
(Clause No.3, Report No.2)
1.9 By-law to Appoint Deputy Chief Building Officials
The Committee had before it a report (December 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services recommending that the attached by-law to
amend By-law No. 226-1998 be enacted.
On motion by Councillor Jones, the Committee recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 2)
1.10 Minister s Zoning Order with Respect To Woodbine Racetrack Lands (Ward 5 - Rexdale
Thistletown)
The Committee had before it the report (December 29, 1998) from the City Solicitor
and Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services recommending that this
report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Committee recommended that
the City Solicitor be authorized to seek revocation of the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing s Zoning Order.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe requested the Chair to invite the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to appear before City
Council at its meeting on February 2, 1999 to justify his Zoning
Order with respect to the Woodbine Racetrack lands; and
On motion by Councillor Jones the Committee requested the
Commissioner, Urban Planning & Development Services in consultation
with the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to report
directly to Council for its meeting on February 2, 1999:
(a) with an analysis of the planning implications of the Zoning
Order imposed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing and the development of a legal strategy, such
report to also provide details of the legal costs involved
in this action and provide background information of the
action previously taken by the former Etobicoke City Council
with respect to this matter; and
On motion by Councillor Moscoe:
(b) that the Commissioner also provide a review of the
Preliminary Secondary Plan and the Rexdale Highway 27 Plan.
On motion by Councillor Kinahan:
(c) that the Commissioner also report on all other options
available to frustrate the will of the Minister given that
his Zoning Order has frustrated the will of the people; and
On motion by Councillor Moscoe:
(d) that the Commissioner also report on the implications of the
use of slot machines at the Woodbine Racetracks
(Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - January 14, 1999; City Solicitor;
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development cc: Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Fire Chief; - January 15, 1999)
(Clause No.5, Report No.2)
1.11 Proposed Eastbound and Westbound Left Turn Prohibitions During the Weekday
Afternoon Peak Period at Bathurst Street and College Street (Wards 20 and 24 -
Trinity-Niagara and Downtown)
The Committee had before it the following report (December 22, 1998) from the
General Manager, Transportation Services Division recommending that:
(1) eastbound and westbound left turns be prohibited on College Street at
Bathurst Street from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and
(2) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.
On motion by Councillor Moeser, the Committee recommended to City Council
the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 6, Report No.2)
1.12 IN CAMERA MATTER
Settlement of Claim, Contract No. T-51-93 Don Valley Parkway at Chester Hill Road,
Slope Stabilization and Soldier Pile Retaining Walls
The Urban Environment and Development Committee met in camera at 9:55 a.m. in
Committee Room No. 1, City Hall to receive advise on a matter subject of which
dealt with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipal or local board.
The Committee had before it the following reports:
(i) (December 1, 1998) from the General Manager, Transportation Services; and
(ii) (January 8, 1999) from the City Solicitor.
At the resumption of the public session of the Committee, on motion
by Councillor Moeser the Committee:
(1) requested that this matter be forwarded, without
recommendation, to the Strategic Policies and Priorities
Committee for consideration as an in-camera item.
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
to submit a further in-camera report to the Strategic
Policies and Priorities Committee providing additional
information on this matter, and including the earlier report
which was submitted to the former Metro Toronto Council.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 2)
1.13 Lawrence Avenue Bridge Over the Humber East of Scarlett Road, Structure
Rehabilitation, Contract No. T-30-99, Tender No. 145-1998
The Committee had before it a joint report (December 17, 1998) from the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services
recommending that:
(a) Contract No. T-30-99, Tender No. 1450-1998, for the structure
rehabilitation on the Lawrence Avenue Bridge over the Humber River, east of
Scarlett Road, be awarded to Soncin Construction Corporation in the total
amount of $1,915,530.26 including all taxes and charges, being the lowest
tender received; and
(b) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Kinahan, the Committee recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 2)
1.14 Proposed Amendments to By-Laws Concerning Snow Emergency Periods
The Committee had before it a report (January 8, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services recommending that:
(1) the former Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 148-70, which regulates traffic
on certain highways during periods of emergency occasioned by the fall of
snow, be amended as follows:
A. by inserting a new Section 2.1 following Section 2, as follows:
2.1 Despite Section 2 of this By-law, the Mayor may declare that
an emergency condition exists on any highway set out in
Schedule A to this By-law when such a significant amount
of snow has fallen that the clearing of snow from the
highway is impeded by traffic and parking on the highway. ;
B. by inserting a new Section 3.1 following Section 3, as follows:
3.1 The declaration of the emergency condition as provided for
in Section 3 can be extended by the Mayor for any further
period of time required for clearing snow from the
highway. ; and
C. by replacing the phrase Chairman of the Metropolitan Council
where it appears in the By-law with the word Mayor ;
(2) Section 400-44 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, be amended by inserting a new Subsection A.1 after
Subsection A, as follows:
A.1 The declaration of the emergency condition as provided for in
Subsection A can be extended by the Mayor for any further period of
time required for clearing snow from the highway. ;
(3) the former Borough of East York By-law No. 1-88, which regulates traffic on
certain highways during periods of emergency occasioned by the fall of
snow, be amended as follows:
A. by inserting a new Section 2.1 following Section 2, as follows:
2.1 Despite Section 2 of this By-law, the Mayor may declare that
an emergency condition exists on any highway set out in
Schedule A to this By-law when such a significant amount
of snow has fallen that the clearing of snow from the
highway is impeded by traffic and parking on the highway. ;
and
B. by inserting a new Section 3.1 following Section 3, as follows:
3.1 The declaration of the emergency condition as provided for
in Section 3 can be extended by the Mayor for any further
period of time required for clearing snow from the
highway. ; and
(4) that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take
whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the
introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
On motion by Councillor Kinahan the Committee:
(1) recommended to City Council the adoption of the
foregoing report; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
to report directly to Council for its meeting on February 2,
1999 on whether fines should be increased to assist in more
effective snow removal, and address the issue of including a
provision for car removal if necessary.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; cc: General Manager, Transportation
Services - January 14, 1999)
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 2)
The Committee adjourned its meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Chair.
Attendance:
January 11, 9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. -
1999 9:55.a.m. 10:05 a.m.* 12:50 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
(in camera)
Faubert - - x x
Jones x x x x
Kinahan x x x x
Li Preti x x x x
McConnell x x x x
Moeser x x x x
Moscoe x x x x
Pantalone x x x x
(Chair)
Sgro - - - -
Silva x x x x
Tzekas - - - -
* Members were present for some or all of the time indicated.
Also Present: Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor D. Holyday
Councillor M. Giansante
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor G. Mammoliti
Councillor F. Nunziata
Councillor B. Saundercook
Councillor M. Walker
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