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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Urban Environment and Development Committee
Monday, July 13, 1998.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee met on Monday, July 13, 1998, in Committee
Room A, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:38 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Joe Pantalone, Chair
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Irene Jones
Councillor Peter Li Preti
Councillor Pam McConnell
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Howard Moscoe
Councillor Judy Sgro
Councillor Mario Silva
Councillor Mike Tzekas
218. 1998 Wheel-Trans Budget Update.
The Committee had before it a communication (June 19, 1998) from the General Secretary,
Toronto Transit Commission (Commission), advising that the Commission on June 17, 1998,
approved the following recommendations contained in Report No. (5), entitled "1998 Wheel-
Trans Budget Update":
"It is recommended that the Commission approve:
(1) increasing the 1998 Wheel-Trans Operating Budget of $38.2M by up to $625,000.00,
and the workforce complement from 380 to 383, as set out below:
(a) increasing the Sedan Taxi service by up to $400,000.00 to accommodate
unbudgeted costs associated with increased trip demand;
(b) increasing the Wheel-Trans maintenance costs by $75,000.00 as a result of
decreasing Orion bus reliability and thereby delaying the planned reduction
of the Wheel-Trans Maintenance workforce; and
(c) allocating the legal costs associated with the current Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms Challenge of the Wheel-Trans application process and
eligibility criteria, in the amount of $150,000.00 to the 1998 Wheel-Trans
Operating Budget;
(2) increasing the current purchase order upset limits of the Sedan Taxi Contracts by
up to $400,000.00 in order to provide for these additional trips; and
(3) forward this report to the City of Toronto requesting City Council approval,
through the City Budget Committee, of a draw from the Corporate Contingency
Account in the amount of $625,000.00, bringing the 1998 Budget to $38.8 million.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to the Budget
Committee, the adoption of the recommendations of the Toronto Transit
Commission embodied in the aforementioned communication from the General
Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, regarding the 1998 Wheel-Trans
Budget.
(Budget Committee - July 13, 1998)
(Clause No. 24(f) - Report No. 9)
219. 510 Spadina: Progress Towards Resolution of Safety Problem.
The Committee had before it a communication (June 19, 1998) from the General Secretary,
Toronto Transit Commission (Commission), advising that the Commission on June 17, 1998,
considered Report No. (22), entitled "510 Spadina: Progress Towards Resolution of Safety
Problem"; and setting out the action taken by the Commission with respect thereto.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Committee received the
aforementioned communication, having regard that City Council on July 8, 9
and 10, 1998, by the adoption of Clause No. 45 of Report No. 8 of The
Toronto Community Council, already dealt with this matter.
(Clause No. 24(h) - Report No. 9)
220. Russell Hill Subway Train Accident of
August 11, 1995 - Due Diligence Checklist Update.
The Committee had before it a communication (June 19, 1998) from the General Secretary,
Toronto Transit Commission (Commission), advising that at its meeting on Wednesday, June
17, 1998, the Commission considered a report, entitled Russell Hill Subway Train Accident
of August 11, 1995 - Due Diligence Checklist Update. ; and that the Commission received
the updated Due Diligence Checklist contained therein, which provides 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 aforementioned
communication.
(Clause No. 24(i) - Report No. 9)
221. Contract No. T-24-98:
Resurfacing of City of Toronto Roads
at Three Locations.
The Committee had before it a report (June 22, 1998) from the Executive Director,
Technical Services recommending that:
(1) Contract No. T-24-98 for the resurfacing of City of Toronto roads at three
locations be awarded to D. Crupi & Sons Limited who submitted the lowest price bid
in the amount of $2,855,207.28; and
(2) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be directed to take necessary action to
give effect thereto;
advising that the total project cost is $3,135,207.28; that funding for this project has
been approved by Council and is available in Capital Account C-TR396, City-Road
Resurfacing; and stating that the Treasurer has certified that financing can be provided
under the updated Dept and Financial Obligation limit and that it falls within corporate
debt guidelines.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 15 - Report No. 9)
222. Contract No. EB9808RD: Reconstruction of Roads,
Sanitary Sewers and Storm Sewers in the
Evans Avenue Area between Royal York Road
and Ourland Avenue.
The Committee had before it a report (June 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommending that:
(1) Contract EB9808RD for the reconstruction of roads, sanitary sewers and storm
sewers in the Evans Avenue area between Royal York Road and Ourland Avenue be
awarded to Mardave Construction (1990) Ltd., being the lowest tender received for
the total tendered price of $3,135,195.03 including all taxes; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto;
and advising that this project has previously been approved by Council in the Capital
Budget and that funds are available under the updated debt and financial obligation limit.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 16 - Report No. 9)
223. Contract No. EB9807RD: Reconstruction of
Prince Edward Drive North from
Bloor Street West to Dundas Street West
Including Storm Sewer Construction.
The Committee had before it a report (June 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommending that:
(1) Contract EB9807RD for the Reconstruction of Prince Edward Drive North from Bloor
Street West to Dundas Street West Including Storm Sewer Construction be awarded to
Il Duca Construction Inc. being the lowest tender received for the total tendered
price of $1,220,449.05 including all taxes;
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto; and
(3) this report be forwarded to Council for information;
advising that this project is included in the approved 1998 Capital Budget; and that
funds therefor are available in the appropriate account.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee:
(1) approved the aforementioned joint report from the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services and the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer; and
(2) directed that a copy thereof be forwarded to Council for
information.
(Clause No. 17 - Report No. 9)
224. Proposed Lane Designation at Various
Traffic Control Signals along the
St. George Street/Beverley Street Bicycle Lanes.
The Committee had before it a report (June 12, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services recommending that:
(1) the southbound median lane on St. George Street be designated as a left-turn only
lane, from Bloor Street West to 30.5 metres north thereof;
(2) the southbound median lane on St. George Street be designated as a left-turn only
lane, from Harbord Street/Hoskin Avenue to 30.5 metres north thereof;
(3) the southbound median lane on Beverley Street be designated as a left-turn only
lane, from Dundas Street West to 30.5 metres north thereof; and
(4) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly; and
advising that designating the southbound median lane for left turns only at these
intersections will provide better guidance for southbound through motorists; stating that
the estimated cost of installing appropriate signs is $1,5000.00; and that the funds for
this work are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department s 1998 Current
Budget.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 20 - Report No. 9)
225. Amendments to Parking Regulations on the
West Side of Bathurst Street, between
Dupont Street and the Access to the
Toronto Transit Commission Hillcrest Complex.
The Committee had before it a report (June 22, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services recommending that:
(1) the parking prohibition currently in effect on the west side of Bathurst Street,
between Dupont Street and Davenport Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday, be rescinded;
(2) parking be prohibited on the west side of Bathurst Street, between the access to
the Toronto Transit Commission Hillcrest Complex and Davenport Road, from 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday;
(3) the stopping prohibition currently in effect on the west side of Bathurst Street,
between Dupont Street and the access to the Toronto Transit Commission Hillcrest
Complex, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday be modified to be in effect
at all times; and
(4) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly;
advising that the introduction of this No Stopping regulation on the west side of
Bathurst Street, between Dupont Street and the access to the TTC Hillcrest Complex, should
reduce occurances of large vehicles damaging the TTC streetcar wires on the underside of
the CNR bridge; and that the funds associated with the implementation of the proposed
parking regulations are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department s 1998
Current Budget.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 21 - Report No. 9)
226. Proposed Northbound Right-Turn Prohibition:
Woodbine Avenue at the Driveway to
61-65 Woodbine Avenue.
The Committee had before it a report (June 24, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services recommending that:
(1) northbound right turns on Woodbine Avenue at the driveway to 61-65 Woodbine Avenue
be prohibited at all times; and
(2) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly;
advising that northbound right turns on Woodbine Avenue at this location should be
prohibited at all times to reduce the potential of collisions; and stating that the funds
associated with the installation of appropriate signs, estimated to cost $400.00, are
contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department s 1998 Current Budget.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 22 - Report No. 9)
227. Landscape Improvements and
Parking Stall Installation on Keele Street
North of Eglinton Avenue West.
The Committee had before it a report (June 25, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services recommending that:
(1) approval be given to proceed with the construction of landscape improvements and
parking stalls on Keele Street north of Eglinton Avenue West;
(2) subject to the construction of these improvements:
(a) Keele Street within the parking area north of Eglinton Avenue be designated
one way street - northbound ; and
(b) northbound U - turns be prohibited on Keele Street at Yore Road;
(3) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly; and
(4) the introduction of any necessary Bills be authorized;
advising that the proposed modifications will improve the aesthetics of the commercial
area and increase the number of parking spaces for local merchants; stating that funding
is available in the Economic Development Capital Account No. 903, Eglinton Avenue West
Community Improvement Plan; and that the Commissioner of Finance has previously certified
that financing can be provided under the updated Debt and Financial Obligation Limit
approved by City Council.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 23 - Report No. 9)
228. Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals:
Adelaide Street West and Brant Street.
The Committee had before it a report (June 18, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services recommending that:
(1) traffic control signals be installed at the intersection of Adelaide Street West
and Brant Street, coincident with the removal of the existing pedestrian
crossover; and
(2) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly;
advising that the aforementioned intersection satisfies the required warrants for the
installation of traffic control signals; that the installation of such signals will not
have a significant negative impact on the operation of Adelaide Street West, however, it
will necessitate the removal of six parking spaces on the north side of Adelaide Street
West in order to maintain safe and efficient traffic operations within 30.5 metres of the
intersection; that the estimated cost to install traffic control signals and to remove
the existing pedestrian crossover is $45,000.00; and that the funds associated with new
traffic control signal installations are contained in the Works and Emergency Services
Department s Capital Budget under Project No. C-TR031.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 19 - Report No. 9)
229. Exemption of Official Plan Amendments
from Provincial Approval.
The Committee had before it the following reports:
(i) (June 23,1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
recommending that Council:
(1) endorse the exemption of official plan amendments from Provincial approval;
(2) authorize the City Clerk to initiate the appropriate changes in
notification procedures to implement the exemption of official plan
amendments from Provincial approval; and
(3) authorize other appropriate City Officials to take any necessary action
to give effect thereto;
advising that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval
authority for all municipal official plans and official plan amendments in
Ontario; that Bill 20, the Land Use Planning and Protection Act, which came into
effect on May 22, 1996 provides for the exemption of official plans and official
plan amendments from Ministerial approval; that it also provides the authority
for the Minister or the approval authority to apply conditions related to the
granting of exemption; that this exemption initiative is part of the Province s
efforts to enhance local autonomy, eliminate duplication and streamline decision-
making; further advising that to facilitate the process of moving toward
exemption, the Minister, after consultation, released the Delegation/Exemption
Implementation Strategy in December 1997; that as part of Phase 1 of the
Strategy, several municipalities and regions throughout Ontario received exemption
orders effective January 19, 1998; that the City of Toronto and a number of other
municipalities are included in Phase 2 of the Strategy and are anticipated to be
included in an exemption order to be released on or about June 30, 1998.
(ii) (July 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
advising that subsequent to submission of the report dated June 23, 1998 on this
matter (Item No. 28), staff have received the Exemption Order from the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing stating that effective June 30, 1998, all official
plan amendments adopted by City Council will be exempt from Provincial approval;
that, as a result, City staff are now implementing the new procedures outlined in
the June 23, 1998 report; and recommending that this report be received and
forwarded to Council for information.
On motion by Councillor Moeser, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 9 - Report No. 9)
230. Repeal of By-law Permitting Delegation to the
Metropolitan Commissioner of Planning for
Approval of Road Rights-of-Way Less than 20 Metres.
The Committee had before it a report (June 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services recommending that the City Council:
(1) repeal By-law No. 59-97 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto; and
(2) authorize the appropriate City officials to take any necessary action to give
effect thereto;
advising that new public roads not shown on a draft plan of subdivision must be adopted by
Council; that where the proposed right-of-way is less than 20 metres in width, approval
of the Minister is required; that this approval has been delegated to the Metropolitan
Commissioner of Planning; that as Toronto is now a one-tier municipality, it is no longer
necessary to have the approval authority delegated to staff; and that Metropolitan
By-law 59-97 should therefore be repealed.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 10 - Report No. 9)
231. Contract No. Y9808-369-2: Pavement Reconstruction
at Various Locations - York District.
The Committee had before it a report (July 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services recommending that:
(1) Contract No. Y9808-369-2, Pavement Reconstruction at Various Locations, be awarded
to the lowest bidder, Ferma Road Construction, for the total price of
$1,338,500.45, including Goods and Services Tax; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto;
advising that the total estimated cost of this contract, plus engineering inspection
during construction, is $1,375,000.00; and that funds therefor are available in the
following accounts:
Approved 1998 Capital Works Program $1,150,000.00
Approved 1998 Operating Program for lead services $ 175,000.00
Approved 1997 Capital Works Program
in account No. C97-W923 $ 50,000.00
Total $1,375,000.00
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee:
(1) approved the aforementioned report from the Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services; and
(2) directed that a copy thereof be forwarded to Council for
information.
(Clause No. 18 - Report No. 9)
232. Highway Traffic Amendment Act
(Community Safety Zones), 1998 -
Designation of Community Safety Zones.
The Committee had before it the following report and communication:
(i) (July 6, 1998) from the City Solicitor recommending that:
(1) Transportation Services staff, in consultation with Members of Council,
investigate and report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee
in the fall of 1998, identifying locations in the City where the
designation of community safety zones would likely be an effective measure
to increase public safety; and
(2) when the locations to be designated as community safety zones have been
identified, the City Solicitor prepare the necessary Bill to effect the
designations for presentation to Council;
advising that the anticipated proclamation of the Highway Traffic Amendment Act
(Community Safety Zones), 1998 later this summer will provide City Council with an
opportunity to increase public safety by designating community safety zones at
appropriate locations in the City; and that the effect of a by-law designating
part of a highway as a community safety zone is to alter significantly the
penalties applying to certain moving violations occurring on the portions of
highways so designated; e.g., the fines for speeding violations will be doubled,
as will the minimum fines for many other violations; stating that the primary
financial implication will be the cost of signs which must be posted to mark any
community safety zones designated by by-law; and that the precise amount of the
funds required will depend on the number and extent of community safety zones
designated and the provincial regulations as to the signage required for each
zone.
(ii) (July 8, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, York-Humber, submitting the
following motion, together with a communication (June 25, 1998) from the Minister
of Transportation of Ontario, regarding the proposed amendments to the Highway
Traffic Act to introduce special community safety zones:
"Moved by: Councillor Nunziata
Seconded by: Councillor Prue
WHEREAS the Solicitor General and the Minister of Transportation introduced
amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that will provide municipalities with
the authority to establish special community safety zones, where fines for
driving infractions will be doubled;
AND WHEREAS the criteria for establishing these safety areas could include
school zones, roads near children's parks, seniors' residences, day care
centres and intersections that have reported a high incidence of traffic
accidents;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to compile a list of
recommended safety zones throughout the City of Toronto based on the
criteria as outlined above;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT when the amendments to the Highway Traffic
Act have been passed by the Legislature, Council establish these community
safety zones throughout the City of Toronto, prominent signs be erected in
these zones to warn drivers, and Council endorse the doubling of fines for
driving infractions in these designated safety zones."
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 12 - Report No. 9)
233. Widening of a Portion of Queen's Quay West to
Accommodate the Waterfront West LRT Extension.
The Committee had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services Division, Works and Emergency Services recommending that:
(1) approval be given to widen the pavement on Queen's Quay West described as follows:
The widening of the pavement on the south side of QUEEN'S
QUAY WEST, from a width varying from 14.7 metres to 17.3
metres to a width of 20.5 metres (including track allowance)
between Lower Spadina Avenue and a point approximately
210 metres west thereof, as shown on the attached print of
Drawing No. SK-2204 dated July 6, 1998 ; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary
to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills
that might be necessary;
and advising that the aforementioned widening is required for the construction of a new
streetcar connection on Queen's Quay West, between Lower Spadina Avenue and Bathurst
Street, as part of the westerly extension of the Waterfront West LRT, as approved by City
Council on April 29 and 30, 1998.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 13 - Report No. 9)
234. Request for Allocation of a Portion of the
Existing Provincial Fuel Tax to Municipalities
to Fund the GTA Transit Systems.
The Committee had before it a communication (June 19, 1998) from the GTA Mayors and
Regional Chairs Committee, submitting a copy of the following motion which was adopted by
the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee on June 19, 1998:
"Moved by: Mayor Hazel McCallion - Mississauga
Seconded by: Mayor Don Cousens - Markham
WHEREAS the Provincial Government transferred GO Transit to the GTA municipalities
effective January 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has eliminated transit subsidies, both capital
and operation; and
WHEREAS there is a need to expand the GTA transit systems, both GO Transit and
local transit, now and in the future;
THEREFORE the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs request that the Provincial
Government allocate a portion of the existing fuel tax to the municipalities in
order to adequately help fund the necessary expansion and operating costs, now and
in the future, of the GTA transit systems; and
THAT the request of the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs for the allocation of a
portion of the provincial tax be referred to Premier Mike Harris, The Honourable
Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance and The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of
Transportation."
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommends that Council
concur with the action taken by the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs
Committee, as embodied in the aforementioned communication from the GTA
Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee.
(Clause No. 11 - Report No. 9)
235. Election of Vice-Chair of the
Urban Environment and Development Committee.
The Committee had before it Council, on June 3, 4, and 5, 1998, adopted By-law No. 276-
1998, a by-law To amend further Council Procedural By-law No. 23-1998 [being a By-law
To Govern the Proceedings of the Council and the Committees thereof ].
Section 27 of By-law No. 276-1998 states:
27. Section 107 of By-law No. 23-1998 is deleted and the
following is substituted:
"107. The Members on each Committee shall meet on the day
of the Inaugural Meeting to elect a Committee Chair
and a Committee Vice-Chair from among the
Committee's eligible members, and in the event of a
vacancy occurring, shall elect a new Chair or
Vice-Chair to hold office for the remainder of the
term."
On motion by Councillor, the Committee elected Councillor Ron Moeser as
Vice-Chair of the Committee.
(Clause No. 24(a) - Report No. 9)
236. Guidelines for Determining City-Wide
Interests in Planning Matters.
The Committee had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services and the City Clerk recommending that:
(1) the Urban Environment and Development Committee endorse the attached protocol for
dealing with planning matters of City-wide interest and authorize its use by the
Chief Planner in determining the appropriate Committee routing process for
planning matters;
(2) appropriate amendments be made to the Procedural By-law to give effect to
Recommendation No. (1);
(3) this report, and the comments from the Urban Environment and Development
Committee, be placed on the:
(a) July 17, 1998 agenda of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of
the Toronto Transition Team meeting, and
(b) July 22, 1998 agendas of all Community Council meetings,
with a request that any comments from the Special Committee and the Community
Councils be forwarded directly to the July 29, 1998 City Council meeting; and
(4) authority be granted to introduce the necessary bills in Council;
providing a protocol for processing planning matters, for consideration in response to
previous requests of Council and the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team; appending the document (July 1998), entitled Protocol for
Identifying and Processing Planning Matters of City-Wide Interest and Cross-Boundary
Issues ; advising that such protocol will help to clarify the respective roles of the
Community Councils and the Urban Environment and Development Committee; that the protocol
is based on the principles endorsed by the Special Committee and the Transition Team
Report, and provides some certainty to application stakeholders with respect to the
political process to be followed; and stating that the protocol does not change the
Committee routing process for the majority of planning applications, most of which will
remain a Community Council responsibility.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee:
(A) approved Recommendation No. (3), embodied in the attached joint
report (June 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services and the City Clerk, viz:
"(3) this report, and the comments from the Urban Environment and
Development Committee, be placed on the:
(a) agenda of the July 17, 1998 meeting of the Special
Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team; and
(b) agendas of the July 22, 1998 meetings of all
Community Councils;
with a request that any comments from the Special Committee
and the Community Councils be forwarded directly to the
July 29, 1998 City Council meeting;"; and
(B) recommended to Council:
(1) the adoption of Recommendations Nos. (1), (2) and (4),
embodied in the attached joint report (June 29, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
and the City Clerk, subject to amending Recommendation No.
(1) by striking out the words "the Urban Environment and
Development Committee" and inserting in lieu thereof the
words "City Council; so that Recommendation No. (1) shall
read as follows:
"(1) City Council endorse the attached protocol for
dealing with planning matters of City-wide interest
and authorize its use by the Chief Planner in
determining the appropriate Committee routing
process for planning matters;"; and
(2) that with respect to matters abutting Community Council
boundaries, a determination as to whether a City-wide or
local interest exists, be made only after consultation with
all of the affected Councillors.
(Sent to: Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team; East York Community Council; Etobicoke Community Council;
North York Community Council; Scarborough Community Council; Toronto
Community Council; York Community Council; Copy to: Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; City Clerk; City Solicitor; Executive
Director and Chief Planner, City Planning Division; Mr. Peter Fay, Clerk's
Department, Metro Hall; Ms. Wendy Walberg, Legal Department - July 14,
1998)
(Clause No. 2 - Report No. 9)
237. Application of Former City of Toronto's 1984 Special Legislation
Respecting Demolition Control to the New City of Toronto.
The Committee had before it a report ((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; advising that the costs of filing an application for
special legislation includes a filing fee of $150.00, the cost of publishing a notice of
application once a week for four weeks in the Ontario Gazette and newspaper, the cost of
printing the Private Bill and the cost of printing the Act in the annual statutes; that,
based on 1996 costs for a similar sized Private Bill, costs are estimated at $6,000.00
with newspaper advertising costs being the largest component; and recommending that, if
the Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends an application for special
legislation, authority be granted to apply for special legislation substantially in the
form of the draft Private Bill attached to this report.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee received the aforementioned
report.
(Clause No. 24(c) - Report No. 9)
238. Intervenor Funding of Community Groups at (HELD DOWN)
Ontario Municipal Board Hearings.
(Also see Minute No. 240)
The Committee had before it a report (June 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services reporting, in response to Council s request at its
June 3, 4 and 5, 1998 meeting, on a policy for requests for intervenor funding; advising
that an emphasis on advance community consultation, negotiation, facilitation and
mediation, rather than on litigation, will best ensure that the decision making process
for development and planning matters is accessible to all citizens; and recommending that
Council not support intervenor funding but continue to make decisions on requests on a
case-by-case basis, evaluating at the time of the request the availability of funds and
whether other dispute resolution methods could be used to achieve the interests of the
City of Toronto.
(Matter held down for further discussion - also refer to Minute No. 240)
239. Request for the Installation of Noise Barrier on Romanway Crescent.
The Committee had before it a communication (May 1, 1998) from Councillor
Frances Nunziata, York-Humber, submitting a copy of a staff response dated March 23, 1998,
prepared with respect to a constituent s request for noise barriers on Romanway Crescent,
wherein it states that such installation is not supported due to the cost involved and the
impacts on public security and aesthetics; and advising that her constituent wishes to
pursue this matter and make a deputation before the Urban Environment and Development
Committee.
Ms. Maria Demarco, Toronto, appeared before the Urban Environment and Development
Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter to its meeting scheduled to
be held on October 5, 1998; and
(2) requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to examine the
shrubbery and pavement on Jane Street in the vicinity of Romanway Crescent
to determine whether changes to the landscaping and/or road surface would
accommodate the concerns of the residents of Romanway Crescent; and submit
a report thereon to the October 5, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment
and Development Committee.
(General Manager, Transportation Services; Copy to: Councillor Frances
Nunziata, York-Humber; Councillor Bill Saundercook, York-Humber;
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Ms. Maria Demarco, Toronto -
July 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 24(k) - Report No. 9)
240. Intervenor Funding of Community Groups at (HELD DOWN)
Ontario Municipal Board Hearings.
(Also see Minute No. 238)
On motion by Councillor Faubert, the Committee:
(1) referred the aforementioned report to the City Solicitor and the
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for a joint report to the
Urban Environment and Development Committee on the criteria for
extending intervenor funding to community groups; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services to submit a report to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee on whether it is appropriate for applications
by community groups for intervenor funding to be reviewed by a City
Committee; and, if so, to identify the Committee to conduct such
review.
(Sent to: City Solicitor; Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Copy to: Executive
Director and Chief Planner, Planning Division; Ms. Gail Johnson, Planning
Division, City Hall; Ms. Wendy Walberg, Legal Department; Mr. John Di
Lallo, Finance Department - July 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 24(d) - Report No. 9)
241. Interim Third Party Advertising Sign Minor Variance Process
for Areas Abutting the F.G. Gardiner Expressway (Formerly
the Queen Elizabeth Way), Eglinton Avenue West,
Highway 2, Highway 2A and Highway 27.
The Committee had before it a communication (July 2, 1998) from the City Clerk advising
that the Road Allowance Sub-Committee on July 2, 1998, recommended the adoption of the
joint report dated June 1, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services and the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, wherein it is recommended
that:
(1) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services receive applications
involving minor variances from the Sign By-law relating to the recently
transferred portions of Highways Nos. 27, 2, 2A and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway;
(2) the review of these applications for minor variance be undertaken by the
appropriate staff of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with
staff of Works and Emergency Services, using the Ministry of Transportation of
Ontario (MTO) Commercial Sign Policy (attached as Appendix A of this report) as
a guideline, as outlined in this report; and
(3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a report on
each application to be forwarded to the appropriate Community Council for approval
by Council;
and stating that there are no financial implications to the City of Toronto.
Mr. Just Cole, Permits Co-ordinator, Leasing and Legislation, Pattison Outdoor Advertising
appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in connection with the
foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned communication.
(Clause No. 6 - Report No. 9)
242. Approval to Construct Streetcar Track
on Charlotte Street.
The Committee had before it the following communications:
(i) (July 9, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, confirming
that the Commission on July 9, 1998, conveyed the Commission Report, entitled
"Approval to Construct Streetcar Track on Charlotte Street" to the Secretary of
the Urban Environment and Development Committee for the Committee's deliberation
on July 13, 1998; such Commission Report, for consideration by the Commission on
July 15, 1998, containing the following recommendations:
"It is recommended that the Commission:
(1) approve, and request the City of Toronto Council to approve, construction
of a single streetcar track on Charlotte Street, between Adelaide Street
and King Street, as described in the attached staff report, entitled
"Construction of Streetcar Track on Charlotte Street", which was considered
by the Commission at its meeting on June 17, 1998;
(2) note that the noise and vibration study conducted by the firm of
S.S. Wilson Associates, Consulting Engineers, concludes that the sound
levels which would result from streetcar operations on Charlotte Street are
within applicable daytime and nighttime criteria even without special noise
and vibration attenuation measures; however, to mitigate any potential
streetcar-generated noise and vibration in this location, TTC staff still
intend to include attenuation measures such as water lubrication on curves
and a special rubber-insulated rail design; and
(3) forward this report to the Ministry of Environment, Councillors Olivia Chow
and Kyle Rae, and the Toronto Transportation Department."
(ii) (June 19, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, advising
that the Commission on June 17, 1998, considered Report No. (24), entitled
"Construction of Streetcar Track on Charlotte Street", and took the following
action:
(1) received this report for information, noting that:
- TAC staff recently met with ten owners of businesses or properties
in the area adjacent to the loop planned for the 510 SPADINA
streetcar line via Adelaide Street, Charlotte Street, and King
Street, to explain its benefits and potential impacts. All but two
voice strong opposition to the construction of this loop; however,
staff believe that their concerns regarding noise and vibration can
be significantly alleviated through mitigating measures, as
described in this report;
- these opponents to the project have indicated that they intend to
hire a consultant to conduct their own independent review of the
potential impacts of the streetcar loop;
- staff will be resubmitting this report to the Commission meeting of
July 15, 1998, at which time it will be recommended that the
Commission request City of Toronto Council to formally approve
construction of a single streetcar track on Charlotte Street,
between Adelaide Street and King Street, providing that the
Commission, after hearing deputations at that time, continues to
support proceeding with this project;
(2) approved forwarding this report to the Urban Environment and Development
Committee, advising that the Commission plans to submit its request and
documentation directly to City Council, at its meeting of July 29, 1998,
through a Notice of Motion;
(3) approved forwarding this report to the Ministry of Environment, on behalf
of the City of Toronto, as authorized by the Council of the City of Toronto
at its meeting of June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, in order to confirm the
acceptability of this section of streetcar track as a minor amendment to
the Environmental Assessment for the Spadina streetcar line, and to
document the public consultation process which has occurred to date
regarding this project; and
(4) approved forwarding this report to Councillors Olivia Chow and Kyle Rae,
and to the Toronto Transportation Department.
(iii) (July 10, 1998) from Mr. Michael S. Steinberg, Robins, Appleby & Taub, advising
that his firm represents the owners and tenants of properties along
Adelaide Street West, Charlotte Street and King Street which are in the immediate
vicinity of the proposed Charlotte Street streetcar loop; setting out a number of
concerns of the affected property owners and tenants; requesting that the Urban
Environment and Development Committee either not forward this matter to City
Council for its consideration, or else recommend that Council deny the proposal by
the Toronto Transit Commission; alternatively, requesting that the Committee
recommend that this matter be sent back to all appropriate civic departments for
further consideration of the issues outlined in this communication.
Mr. Harry Glicksman, Capitol Building, appeared before the Urban Environment and
Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended that City
Council:
(1) approve the construction of a single streetcar track on
Charlotte Street, between Adelaide Street and King Street; and
(2) request the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, to
review the Clarence Square option as part of the Environmental
Assessment process.
(Toronto Transit Commission; Copy to: Chief General Manager,
Toronto Transit Commission; Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services; Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; City Solicitor; Ms. Wendy
Walberg, Legal Department; Mr. Harry Glicksman, Capitol Building; Mr.
Michael S. Steinberg, Robins, Appleby & Taub; Mr. Joe Mimran, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Club Monaco International; Mr. Elliot Title, H. &
L. Title Ltd.; Mr. Ganesh Mohan, Solo Grill and Wine Restaurant; Mr. Don
Logie, Senior Vice-President, Development Services, O & Y Enterprise; All
Interested Persons - July 13, 1998)
(Clause No. 5 - Report No. 9)
243. Vital Services in Rental Residential Properties
in the City of Toronto.
The Committee had before it the following reports and communication:
(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; such Motion containing
the following operative paragraphs:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor be requested
to draft a By-law in accordance with Bill 104 to be presented to
the Urban Environment and Development Committee for consideration;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Council communicate with the
City s vital services utility providers requesting their co-
operation in continuing this service under the authority of and as
would be required by the By-law proposed in resolution No. (1);
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the appropriate staff initiate
discussions with the City s vital services utility providers to
share information regarding the operational aspects of the former
City of Toronto s utility restoration program.
(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; advising that, in the
event that Council chooses not to adopt the aforementioned recommendation and,
instead, chooses to enact a Vital Services By-law, then that action would require
the reversal of Council s previous budgetary decision to discontinue the former
City of Toronto's "urgent hazard" program in order to commit funds now to the
staffing and administration of a vital services program in the amount of
$60,000.00 for 1998 and $120,000.00 annualized thereafter; that, in addition,
historically the former City of Toronto committed funds, ranging from $500,000.00
to $1,000,000.00 annualized, to the restoration of utilities in rental residential
properties; explaining that under authority of the City of Toronto Act, these
funds were recoverable as they were collectible through the municipal realty tax
process; that any future funds to be expended by the City to restore such
utilities under a vital services by-law would be at great risk of being
unrecoverable, given that the enabling legislation does not provide for such funds
to be placed on the tax rolls; stating that the current legislation provides for
a lien to be placed against the property and/or for the City to have tenants pay
rents directly to the City; and suggesting that City Council seek to rely instead
on general enforcement of municipal standards regulations through prosecution by
the City as necessary, as well as on procedures which are currently being put into
place under the Tenant Protection Act for tenants to seek prosecution activity
through the Provincial Tribunal specifically regarding vital services.
(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;
advising that City Council lacks the authority to enact such a by-law; that
Council may require utility companies to give 30 days notice of the intention to
discontinue service for non-payment; however, after the 30-day period has elapsed,
Council cannot require continuation of the service without payment to the utility
company; pointing out that the motion refers to Bill 104, the Vital Services
Act , which appears to be a reference to the City s power, under Section 210.2 of
the Municipal Act, to enact a vital services by-law; that there is not actually a
statute entitled, the Vital Services Act ; explaining that Section 210.2 of the
Municipal Act was added to the Municipal Act in 1994 when the Legislature passed
the Municipal Amendment Act (Vital Services), 1994, which was Bill 104 when it was
introduced; that Section 210.2 will essentially be replaced by Sections 145 to 153
of the Tenant Protection Act when it comes into force on June 17, 1998; and
recommending that this report be received for information.
(iv) (July 13, 1998) from Councillor Anne Johnston, North Toronto, recommending that
the Urban Environment and Development Committee:
(1) defer consideration of this matter until its meeting of September 8, 1998,
for deputations;
(2) request the City Solicitor to report to the next meeting of the Committee
on the legislation that would be required to reinstate the former City of
Toronto's "Urgent Hazard Program" to serve the new City of Toronto; and
(3) request the relevant officials to report on the ability of Toronto Hydro
and other essential services to provide the continuation of services under
the same conditions as were previously applied to the "Urgent Hazard
Program" by the former City of Toronto (under the former City of Toronto
Act);
advising that her reading of the reports before the Committee on July 13, 1998,
will leave tenants at great risk, should the City eliminate the "Urgent Hazard
Program"; therefore, it seems only fair to give tenants across the new City of
Toronto time to review the "Urgent Hazard Program" and the replacement proposed by
Councillor Jakobek's motion, which is before the Committee.
On motion by, the Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter to its next meeting,
scheduled to be held on September 8, 1998, for the hearing of
deputations;
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services, in consultation with the Executive Director and Chief
Building Official, to submit a report to the September 8, 1998
meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee
regarding:
(a) the anticipated actual financial loss resulting from the
provision of vital services when necessary under the current
legislation; and
(b) the ability of Toronto Hydro and other essential services to
provide the continuation of services under the same
conditions as were previously applied to the "Urgent Hazard
Program" by the former City of Toronto (under the former
City of Toronto Act);
(3) requested the Medical Officer of Health to consult with agencies
which serve tenants and persons living in poverty, and submit a
report to the September 8, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment
and Development Committee on the probable health impacts of
refusing to intervene in the cut-off of vital services;
(4) directed that a copy of the aforementioned reports and
communication be referred to the Council Strategy Committee for
People Without Homes, with a request that the Committee submits its
comments thereon to the September 8, 1998 meeting of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee; and
(5) requested the City Solicitor to submit a report directly to Council
for its meeting scheduled to be held on July 29, 1998, on the
legislative amendments that would be required should Council decide
to request the Province of Ontario to enact legislation which
would permit the new City of Toronto to adopt a Vital Services
Program similar to that conducted by the former City of Toronto
under its special legislation.
(Sent to: City Solicitor; Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services; Executive Director and Chief Building Official; Medical Officer
of Health; Council Strategy Committee for People Without Homes; Copy to:
Councillor Tom Jakobek, East Toronto; Councillor Case Ootes, East York;
Councillor Anne Johnston, North Toronto; Ms. Wendy Walberg, Legal
Department; Mr. Harold Bratten, Director, Municipal Standards Division,
Planning Division; Ms. Judi McBurney, Technical Advisor, Buildings
Division, City Hall; Mr. Paul Bedford, Executive Director and Chief
Planner, Planning Division; Ms. Madeline Brown, Clerk's Department, Metro
Hall - July 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 3 - Report No. 9)
244. Status, and Recreation Use, of (HELD DOWN)
Freehold Development Within the City of Toronto.
(Also see Minute No. 250)
The Committee had before it the reports:
(i) (May 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
responding to the direction of the Urban Environment and Development Committee on
May 19, 1998, for information on the status of Ontario Hydro Corridors in the new
City and the City-wide significance of these corridors; advising that the
remaining Ontario Hydro transmission corridors in the City of Toronto are going to
remain active for some time; that this continuing primary function is necessary
and important to the well-being of the City s residents and businesses, and should
clearly be recognized; that the only other potential use of these corridors will,
therefore, continue to be for secondary purposes, and there are many successful
examples of such uses in a variety of land use contexts and under various planning
objectives established across the City, which have benefited business and
residents alike; stating that the City-wide significance of these corridors is
that they can and do serve a variety of interests in a variety of ways; that
opportunities exist to secure passive recreational walking, trail and cycling
facilities within the current planning environment; and recommending that the
Committee receive this report for information.
(ii) (June 1, 1998) from Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
providing further information on the potential for recreational uses in the Hydro
Corridors, and relevant economic strategies to achieve an enhanced level of use of
both active and surplus Hydro Corridors; stating that it is clear that the City
benefits from current uses of Hydro lands, and that there is the potential for
additional parks and recreational needs to be addressed on existing and surplus
Hydro lands; however, the costs of acquisition of large tracts of these surplus
Hydro corridors is likely prohibitive; advising that the objectives of the City
would be advanced by focusing on selective acquisition, potential public/private
partnerships and dedication of lands through the development process; and
recommending that this report be received for information.
(Matter held down for further discussion - also refer to Minute No. 250)
245. Toronto Transit Commission
Project Approval and Procurement Authorization
- General Business Computer.
The Committee had before it a communication (June 19, 1998) from the General Secretary,
Toronto Transit Commission (Commission), advising that the Commission on June 17, 1998,
approved the following recommendations contained in a report, entitled "Project Approval
and Procurement Authorization - General Business Computer":
"It is recommended that the Commission approve:
(1) awarding a contract to GlassHouse Systems Inc., in the amount of $1,433,900.00 to
replace the existing IBM 9121/480 with an IBM 2003/225, including the hardware and
IBM operating system software;
(2) an additional $350,000.00 for the transfer and upgrade of existing third party
(non-IBM) software;
(3) an additional $24,495.00, required to pursue the option to purchase nine
additional channels, for a total upset limit of $1,808,395.00;
(4) approval to declare the current IBM 9121/480 surplus and authorize the Manager of
Materials and Procurement to dispose of it in the best interest of the Commission;
(5) forwarding this report to the City of Toronto Council requesting increased project
approval be granted in the amount of $1,608,395.00 gross ($731,820.00 net) by
advancing approved expenditures from future years; and
(6) authorize staff to proceed with the award of this contract, due to the critical
nature of the request and hold in TAC accounts, pending City Council approval.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee recommended to the Budget
Committee that increased project financing approval in the amount of
$1,608,395.00 gross be granted to City Project No. 710 of the Toronto
Transit Commission, "Computer Equipment and Software - Various".
(Budget Committee; Copy to: General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission;
Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission; Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer; Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Mr.
Shekhar Prasad, Director, Finance Department; Mr. John Di Lallo, Finance
Department; Mr. Andres Hachard, Finance Department - July 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 24(e) - Report No. 9)
246. Demolition of Exhibition Stadium.
The Committee had before it a report (June 25, 1998) from the Interim General Manager,
Exhibition Place advising that the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place unanimously
approved the following recommendations with respect to the Demolition of the Exhibition
Place Stadium at its meeting on June 18, 1998:
It is recommended that:
(1) the tender for Contract No. 98-4008-80820 be awarded to Greenspoon Brothers Ltd.
for demolition of both the North and South Grandstands and associated work at a
cost of $1,819,324.00;
(2) a budget in the amount of $645,000.00 be approved for the other required work
associated with the demolition of the Stadium subject to the further approval by
the Board of any award of a contract associated with such work;
(3) a budget in the amount of $30,000.00 be approved for consultant services to study
the storage space requirements at Exhibition Place;
(4) staff, in consultation with the City of Toronto Department of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism develop a restoration/landscaping plan for the
Stadium Site and report back to the Board on this plan;
(5) this report be submitted to the City of Toronto Council requesting concurrence;
and
(6) staff take the necessary action to give effect hereto. ;
further advising that the Stadium Reserve Fund was $4,176,000.00 as of December 31, 1997
and the total budget for the Stadium Demolition approved by Council for the 1998 Capital
Works Budget for Exhibition Place is $3,710,000.00 which includes construction costs,
fees, in-house work and administrative charges; that the total budget for the demolition
and other costs as outlined in this report is $2,498,324.00 which is within the estimated
capital budget allocation; and stating that the remaining balance in the Stadium Reserve
Fund after this draw may be still required in the future for other works associated with
this demolition subject to approval of such works by the Board.
On motion by Councillor, the Committee:
(1) submits, without recommendation, the aforementioned report from the
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and
(2) recommends that the Interim General Manager, Exhibit Place, be
requested to review the amount of $30,000.00 recommended for
consultant services relating to the storage space requirements at
Exhibition Place, and submit a report thereon to Council, through
the Economic Development Committee, at the appropriate time.
(Clause No. 4 - Report No. 9)
247. A Rapid Transit Connection Between
Pearson International Airport and Union Station.
The Committee had before it the following report and communication:
(i) (June 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
recommending that the City Council:
(1) endorse the concept of a rapid transit connection between Pearson
International Airport and Union Station;
(2) endorse the conclusions of Provincial and Federal studies that the corridor
adjacent to Highways Nos. 409 and 427, as shown in Figure 1, should be
protected for a rapid transit connection between Pearson Airport and the
CN Weston rail corridor, and request the Province, Transport Canada,
the City of Mississauga, the Region of Peel, and the Greater Toronto
Airports Authority to pursue measures to protect the corridor;
(3) support upgrading of the Weston rail corridor to accommodate a new station
in the vicinity of the Woodbine Racetrack and all-day GO service from Union
Station to the new station, and request GO Transit to advise on costs;
(4) support the extension of the internal airport transit system from the
airport to upgraded GO rail service in the CN Weston rail corridor as the
preferred rapid transit option in the 5-10 year time frame, and request
Transport Canada (in conjunction with the City of Toronto, Ministry of
Transportation, GO Transit, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Region of
Peel, and City of Mississauga) to conduct a physical, operational, and
financial feasibility study for this extension;
(5) request the GTAA to consider technologies for the internal airport transit
system which would be capable of being extended into the Weston rail
corridor for a transfer-free connection to Union Station;
(6) request the Province and GO Transit to ensure that the upgrading of the
CN Weston rail corridor for all-day GO service to the airport is a high
priority for GO Rail expansion;
(7) request the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to continue to plan for an
internal airport transit system in a manner which serves passenger
convenience and to be prepared to build the transit system in conjunction
with the upgraded GO rail service, or prior to, if demand warrants;
(8) request the Mayor and the Chair of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee to meet with the Federal Minister of Transport to discuss Federal
support for the feasibility study and for the early implementation of the
rapid transit connection; and
(9) direct the City Clerk to distribute copies of this report to Transport
Canada, the Ministry of Transportation, GO Transit, the Region of Peel, the
City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, and the Greater Toronto Airports
Authority, the Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation, the Toronto Board of Trade,
and Tourism Toronto;
providing an update on issues related to planning for a rapid transit connection
between Pearson International Airport and Union Station; advising that the
extension of the internal airport transit system to connect with the Weston rail
corridor and all-day frequent GO rail service is the most cost-effective option
for providing the connection within the next 5-10 years; that the further
extension of the internal airport transit system through the Weston rail corridor
would provide a direct transfer-free connection to Union Station in the longer-
term; and that the Pearson Airport redevelopment plan is a unique opportunity to
ensure that the rapid transit connection is integrated into the airport in a
manner which is convenient and attractive to passengers and which will influence
travel to the airport to be more reliant on transit.
(ii) (June 19, 1998) from the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee submitting a
copy of the following motion which was adopted by the GTA Mayors and Regional
Chairs Committee on June 19, 1998:
"Moved by: Mayor Peter Robertson - Brampton
Seconded by: Councillor Doug Holyday - Toronto
THAT the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs meet with the Federal Minister of
Transport to discuss the Federal Government's participation in funding with public
transit, particularly with GO Transit and the link to the Airport and including
Union Station."
On motion by Councillor, the Committee recommended:
(1) the adoption of the aforementioned report from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services, subject to Council's
support being conditional upon the project including a portion of
the financial cost of the required upgrades to the subway platform
at Union Station; and
(2) that Council support the addition of a $1.00 airport fee to be used
for the proposed rapid transit connection between Pearson
International Airport and Union Station.
(Clause No. 1 - Report No. 9)
The Urban Environment and Development Committee recessed at 12:35 p.m. to reconvened at
2:00 p.m.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee reconvened at 2:15 p.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Joe Pantalone, Chair
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Irene Jones
Councillor Peter Li Preti
Councillor Pam McConnell
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Howard Moscoe
Councillor Judy Sgro
Councillor Mario Silva
Councillor Mike Tzekas
248. F.G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project; and
Contract No. T-54-98, Tender No. 62-1998:
F.G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project, Railway Relocation
Along Lake Shore Boulevard from the Don Roadway to Leslie Street.
The Committee had before it the following reports and communications regarding the
F. G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project, and the related Contract No. T-54-98,
Tender No. 62-1998, for Railway Relocation along Lake Shore Boulevard from the Don Roadway
to Leslie Street:
(i) (July 7, 1998) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, entitled
"F. G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project", recommending that the
Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project proceed as originally approved by the
former Metropolitan Toronto and City of Toronto Councils providing additional
information related to the Dismantling Project as requested by the Urban
Environment and Development Committee and City Council; advising that many of the
concerns raised about the Gardiner East Dismantling Project have already been
addressed through previous planning and design work or can be addressed with
appropriate mitigating measures; that those concerns which cannot be addressed
relate to a desire to maintain the existing Expressway structure; expressing the
opinion that the approved plan for the dismantling of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway
East continues to provide the best combination of transportation service, urban
character improvements and cost savings over the long term;
(ii) (July 9, 1998) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, entitled
"F. G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project", providing a summary of the
differences between the current plan for the F. G. Gardiner Expressway
East Dismantling Project and an alternative plan developed to by-pass the
Lake Shore Boulevard East and Carlaw Avenue intersection;
(iii) (July 13, 1998) from Councillors Sandra Bussin and Tom Jakobek, East Toronto,
requesting that the Urban Environment and Development Committee support and
recommend to City Council the "Alternative Plan" for the dismantling of the
F.G. Gardiner Expressway East and the renovation of Lake Shore Boulevard East;
expressing the belief that the "Alternative Plan" will better accommodate the
transportation needs of their constituents while, at the same time, improving
accessibility to the harbour lands; that the "Alternative Plan" will also achieve
the very desirable objective of refurbishing the streetscape and the environment
along the Lake Shore corridor in this area; and further recommending that staff be
requested to meet with the area studio and other business property owners to seek
their input on the "Alternative Plan".
(iv) (June 18, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Task Force on the
Gardiner/Lake Shore Corridor reaffirms that it prefers the option selected as part
of the environmental assessment process with the ramps coming down at
Bouchette Street;
(v) (June 8, 1998) from the Chair, South East Toronto Industrial Advisory Committee,
advising that at its meeting of May 26, 1998, the City of Toronto s South East
Toronto Industrial Advisory Committee discussed issues respecting the Gardiner
East Dismantling Project, had before it, the following motions:
That the South East Toronto Industrial Advisory Committee:
(i) objects to any dismantling options that would
eliminate or bypass the controlled intersection at
Carlaw Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East, and any
other design or construction options that would
constrict vehicular or rail access to the Port Area,
as reductions in the level of access would have
substantial negative impacts on local businesses,
the development potential of the Port Area and would
impede access of emergency vehicles to the Port
Area;
(ii) requests Council, in its consideration of the Gardiner East
Dismantling Project, to direct Toronto Transportation staff
to consult with appropriate Civic Officials and report on
the impact on local emergency services, should the
controlled intersection at Carlaw Avenue and Lake Shore
Boulevard East be removed; and
(iii) request Council, in its consideration of the Gardiner East
Dismantling Project, to direct Toronto Transportation staff
to undertake short-term improvements to the Cherry
Street/Lake Shore Boulevard East intersection in conjunction
with Phase I of the Gardiner Expressway dismantling,
including, but not limited to, traffic signal modifications
to extend the green light for north bound vehicles on Cherry
Street, improved pavement markings, and the establishment of
warning lights and activated signals for pedestrian and
cyclists, while longer-term improvements for the
intersection are developed. ;
(vi) (July 2, 1998) from Mr. James Alcock, Chairman, Citizens for Retention of the East
Gardiner Expressway (C.R.E.G.E.), requesting that the Urban Environment and
Development Committee not approve further progress on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway
East Dismantling Project, and setting out the reasons therefor; that the
rehabilitation of all of the existing Expressway structure be approved, and that
new double ramps be provided at the eastern end of the structure over the Leslie
Street intersection; stating that, after this is done, Lake Shore Boulevard, west
of Leslie Street under the Gardiner Expressway, should be downgraded to a more
local status with the creation of bicycle lanes in both directions on Lake Shore
Boulevard;
(vii) (July 6, 1998) from Mr. Kenneth W. Ferguson, Vice-President, Toronto Film Studios
Inc., expressing grave concern regarding the City's plan to relocate certain
railway tracks in connection with the proposed demolition of the Gardiner
Expressway, east of the Don Valley Parkway; urging the Urban Environment and
Development Committee to weigh the consequences of such railway relocation on both
the local community and the film and television industry; and advising that it
would be premature for City Council to award a contract to relocate the railway
tracks until several major conflicts resulting from the relocation have been
mitigated;
(vii) (July 8, 1998) from Mr. Barry Munro, P.Eng., expressing support for the option to
rehabilitate the F.G. Gardiner Expressway east of the Don Valley Parkway, and for
the 1987 motion to provide a two-lane ramp for westbound traffic at Leslie Street
in order to maintain a constant traffic flow;
(ix) (April 6, 1998) from Mr. Manny Danelon, Industry Co-Chair, Film Liaison Industry
Committee, advising that the Film Liaison Industry Committee (FLIC) on March 26,
1998, unanimously adopted a motion to oppose the demolition of the Gardiner
Expressway due to the effect of such demolition on the studio district in terms
of noise and traffic congestion;
(x) (July 13, 1998) from Mr. Boris Mather, Director, Citizens for a Lakeshore
Greenway, urging the Urban Environment and Development Committee to proceed with
the original plan to dismantle the eastern portion of the F.G. Gardiner
Expressway, thereby beautifying the waterfront;
(xi) (July 9, 1998) from Ms. Gail Thompson, Director, Location Promotion and Services,
Ontario Film Development Corporation, expressing concerns regarding the demolition
of the Gardiner Expressway between Leslie Street and the Don Valley Parkway;
stating that the plan to relocate the railway tracks from the centre of Lake Shore
Boulevard to the north boulevard, directly adjacent to the Toronto Film Studios
and Cinevillage, will cause irreparable harm to the business undertaken at those
two facilities; that the City of Toronto will lose business to other jurisdictions
due to the unfavourable filming conditions that will result from the relocation of
the railway tracks; and urging the Urban Environment and Development Committee to
reconsider its position about proceeding with the demolition of the F.G. Gardiner
Expressway East until all conflicts have been resolved and an analysis has been
made of the impact of the demolition; and
(xii) (July 13, 1998) from Ms. Catherine Lake (and on behalf of Ms. Monique Volpe and
Mr. Nigel Lake) expressing concern with the current speed and volume of traffic on
Logan Avenue, between Eastern Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard, particularly
transport trucks and vans; stating that the dismantling of the Gardiner Expressway
will make this neighbourhood a speed zone of more traffic accessing the new ramp
location, and will subject the community to even more stresses and unhealthy
toxins in its living environment; and submitting a copy of minutes from a meeting
attended by some of the residents in consultation with the Lura Group.
Mr. John Kelly, Project Manager, Transportation Services, made a presentation to the Urban
Environment and Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.
The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. James Alcock, Chairman, Citizens for the Retention of the East Gardiner
Expressway; and filed a written brief with respect thereto;
- Mr. Stephen Richard Morrison, President, The Rose Corporation;
- Mr. Kenneth W. Ferguson, Vice-President, Toronto Film Studios Inc.;
- Ms. Elizabeth Borek, Lakeside Area Neighbourhood Association;
- Mr. Peter Smith, Toronto;
- Mr. Kevin Walters, Toronto;
- Mr. David Hanna, Toronto; and submitted various articles with respect thereto;
- Ms. Ang McCluskey, Toronto;
- Ms. Kathy Chandler, Toronto;
- Mr. Barry Munro, P.Eng., Toronto;
- Mr. Boris Mather, Director, Citizens for a Lakeshore Greenway;
- Mr. Wilfrid Walker, Transport 2000 Ontario; and filed a written brief with respect
thereto;
- Mr. Manny Danelon, Industry Co-Chair, Film Liaison Industry Committee;
- Mr. Peter Lukas, Showline and The Ontario Film/TV Owners Association;
- Ms. Gail Thompson, Director, Location Promotion and Services, Ontario Film
Development Corporation;
- Mr. Ken Greenberg, Urban Strategies;
- Mr. J. Michael Kirkland; The Kirkland Partnership Inc.;
- Mr. David Glassey; Toronto;
- Ms. Catherine Nasmith, Co-Chair, Task Force on the Gardiner/Lake Shore Corridor;
and submitted copies of two articles from the March 1998 issue of "STPP Progress";
and
- Councillor Sandra Bussin, East Toronto.
On motion by Councillor, the Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of the aforementioned reports and
communications until its meeting scheduled to be held on October 5,
1998:
- (July 7 and 9, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services, entitled "F. G. Gardiner Expressway
East Dismantling Project";
- (July 13, 1998) from Councillors Sandra Bussin and
Tom Jakobek, East Toronto;
- (June 18, 1998) from the Task Force on the Gardiner/Lake
Shore Corridor;
- (June 8, 1998) from the Chair, South East Toronto Industrial
Advisory Committee; and
- (July 8, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and City
Treasurer and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services, entitled "F. G. Gardiner Expressway East
Dismantling Project - Railway Relocation along
Lake Shore Boulevard from Don Roadway to Leslie Street -
Contract No. T-54-98, Tender No. 62-1998";
(2) referred the remaining communications to the General Manager,
Transportation Services; and requested the General Manager:
(a) to develop, in consultation with the local community, a plan
to minimize traffic infiltration and improve the safety of
pedestrians on Eastern Avenue and other streets in South
Riverdale, as well as in affected areas of East Toronto
(Ward 26), and submit a report thereon to the October 5,
1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee;
(b) to conduct a detailed study of current and future rail
movements (including Harbour Remediation and Transfer
Facility trains) through this corridor, and their impacts,
and review in detail the rail issues raised by the
deputations; and submit a report thereon, including any
alternative options, to the October 5, 1998 meeting of the
Urban Environment and Development Committee;
(c) to submit a report containing any origin destination traffic
studies to the October 5, 1998 meeting of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee; and
(d) to meet with representatives of the film industry to develop
a plan for routing large vehicles during the demolition of
the F. G. Gardiner Expressway East;
(3) requested the Medical Officer of Health to submit a report to the
October 5, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee on the short and long-term impacts of dismantling or
refurbishing the Gardiner Expressway East on the health of children
in the demolition area, including the impact on distribution of
particulates and air quality; such report to be presented to the
local community for its review and approval prior to consideration
by the Urban Environment and Development Committee; and
(4) requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to submit a
report to the October 5, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and
Development Committee on possible funding sources available for the
proposed extension of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway over
Leslie Street, should Council decide to proceed with that option.
(Sent to: General Manager, Transportation Services; Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer; Medical Officer of Health; Copy to: Councillor Sandra
Bussin, East Toronto; Councillor Tom Jakobek, East Toronto; Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services; Commissioner of Urban Planning
and Development Services; Mr. John Kelly, Transportation Department;
Ms. Kathleen Llewellyn-Thomas, Transportation Department;
Ms. Wendy Walberg, Legal Department; Task Force on the Gardiner/Lake Shore
Corridor Chair, South East Toronto Industrial Advisory Committee; Mr.
James Alcock, Chairman, Citizens for the Retention of the East Gardiner
Expressway; Mr. Stephen Richard Morrison, President, The Rose Corporation;
Mr. Kenneth W. Ferguson, Vice-President, Toronto Film Studios Inc.; Ms.
Elizabeth Borek, Lakeside Area Neighbourhood Association; Mr. Peter Smith,
Toronto; Mr. Kevin Walters, Toronto; Mr. David Hanna, Toronto; Ms. Ang
McCluskey, Toronto; Ms. Kathy Chandler, Toronto ; Mr. Barry Munro, P.Eng.,
Toronto; Mr. Boris Mather, Director, Citizens for a Lakeshore Greenway;
Mr. Wilfrid Walker, Transport 2000 Ontario; Mr. Manny Danelon, Industry Co-
Chair, Film Liaison Industry Committee ; Mr. Peter Lukas, Showline and The
Ontario Film/TV Owners Association ; Ms. Gail Thompson, Director, Location
Promotion and Services, Ontario Film Development Corporation ; Mr. Ken
Greenberg, Urban Strategies ; Mr. J. Michael Kirkland; The Kirkland
Partnership Inc. ; Mr. David Glassey; Toronto ; Ms. Catherine Nasmith,
Co-Chair, Task Force on the Gardiner/Lake Shore Corridor; All Interested
Parties - July 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 24(b) - Report No. 9)
249. Request to Install Traffic Control Signals:
Bayview Avenue and Tudor Gate.
The Committee had before it the following communications:
(i) (June 2, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the North York Community Council
on May 27, 1998, recommended to the Urban Environment and Development Committee
the adoption of a motion by Councillor Flint, which contains the following
operative paragraphs:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a traffic signal light be
installed on Bayview Avenue at Tudor Gate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this light be activated in off-peak
hours so as to allow a single vehicle to legally turn left onto
Bayview Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT provision be made in the 1998
Transportation budget to cover the cost of installing this signal
light. ;
submitting a copy of a report (May 26, 1998) from the Manager, North and West
Traffic Regions, Transportation Services, wherein it states that based on a review
of the intersection, the traffic volumes recorded during the busiest hours of a
typical weekday do not satisfy the minimum technical warrants for the installation
of traffic control signals; and further stating that the Urban Environment and
Development Committee previously approved the re-striping of Bayview Avenue to
provide a centre two-way left-turn lane between York Road/Wilket Road and Post
Road, which will assist motorists turning left onto Bayview Avenue, from Tudor
Gate, Country Lane and other streets and driveways in this vicinity.
(ii) (July 6, 1998) from Mr. Clifford R. Jenkins, President, The York Mills Ratepayers'
Association, recommending strongly that the City of Toronto install traffic
control signals at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Tudor Gate in the
interest of the community's safety.
The following persons appeared before the Urban Environment and Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Ryan Brooker, North York;
- Mr. Paul Elstro, North York;
Ms. Margaret Nightingale, North York;
- Mr. Ruby Osten, Toronto;
- Councillor Joanne Flint, North York Centre South; and
- Councillor Milton Berger, North York Centre South.
On motion by Councillor, the Committee:
(1) recommended to the Budget Committee, the Strategic Policies and
Priorities Committee, and Council, the adoption of the
recommendation of the North York Community Council, embodied in the
communication (June 19, 1998) from the City Clerk, subject to
amending the motion by Councillor Flint by striking therefrom the
third operative paragraph, viz:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT provision be made in the
1998 Transportation budget to cover the cost of installing this
signal light. ;
(2) recommended to the Budget Committee that funds for the proposed
traffic control signals at Bayview Avenue and Tudor Gate be
allocated from cancelled projects within the Works and Emergency
Services Department's 1998 Capital Budget for Transportation
Services;
(3) requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to submit a
report to the next meeting of the Budget Committee on the funding
sources for the proposed traffic control signals at Bayview Avenue
and Tudor Gate; and
(4) received the communication (July 6, 1998) from Mr. Clifford R.
Jenkins, President, The York Mills Ratepayers' Association.
(Sent to: Budget Committee; General Manager, Transportation Services; Copy
to: North York Community Council; Councillor Joanne Flint, North York
Centre South; Councillor Milton Berger, North York Centre South;
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Mr. Bruce Zvaniga, Transportation
Services, Metro Hall; Ms. Wendy Walberg, Legal Department; Mr. Clifford R.
Jenkins, President, The York Mills Ratepayer's Association; Mr. Ryan
Brooker; Mr. Paul Elstro; Ms. Margaret Nightingale; Mr. Ruby Osten - July
15, 1998) (Clause No. 24(j) - Report No. 9)
250. Status, and Recreation Use, of (HELD DOWN)
Freehold Development Within the City of Toronto.
(Also see Minute No. 244)
On motion by Councillor Tzekas, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned reports from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services and from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism, subject to striking out the
recommendation in each report and inserting in lieu thereof the following
new recommendation:
"It is recommended that Council adopt this report and endorse its
conclusions.".
(Clause No. 8 - Report No. 9)
251. Construction of a Pedestrian Tunnel Connection Between
70 University Avenue and the City of Toronto Parking Authority's
University Avenue Underground Parking Garage.
The Committee had before it a report (June 12, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead,
Transportation recommending that:
(1) authority be granted for the City of Toronto to enter into an agreement
with Hammerson Canada Inc., and the City of Toronto Parking Authority,
33 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5C 1R5, to construct a pedestrian tunnel
connecting 70 University Avenue to the City of Toronto Parking Authority
underground parking garage located under University Avenue between Front Street
and King Street, subject to terms outlined in the body of this report and in a
form acceptable to the City Solicitor;
(2) pedestrian tunnel revenue be directed to the Transportation Services Division of
the Works and Emergency Services Department; and
(3) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto;
advising that the proposed underground pedestrian tunnel connection will not have an
adverse impact on the University Avenue right-of-way, and will provide convenient access
for City of Toronto Parking Authority patrons; stating that the tunnel will be installed
at the cost of the proponents and at no cost of the City; and that the City will realize
an annual income from the rental of the road right-of-way occupied by the pedestrian
tunnel, based on a fair market value as negotiated by the Commissioner of Corporate
Services.
On motion by Councillor Moeser, the Committee recommended the adoption of
the aforementioned from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation,
subject to amending Recommendation No. (1) by adding the words "and
content" after the words "in a form"; so that such Recommendation shall
read as follows:
"(1) authority be granted for the City of Toronto to enter into an
agreement with Hammerson Canada Inc., and the City of Toronto
Parking Authority, 33 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5C 1R5, to
construct a pedestrian tunnel connecting 70 University Avenue to
the City of Toronto Parking Authority underground parking garage
located under University Avenue between Front Street and
King Street, subject to the terms outlined in the body of this
report and in a form and content acceptable to the City
Solicitor.".
(Clause No. 14 - Report No. 9)
252. Issues Regarding Private Roads and
Freehold Development Within the City of Toronto.
The Committee had before it the following report and communication:
(i) (June 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
recommending that:
(1) development of freehold housing on private roads generally be discouraged;
and
(2) the Province of Ontario be urged to enact the proposed amendments to the
Condominium Act pertaining to Common Elements Condominiums and Phased
Condominiums;
advising that private road freehold townhouse development has become significant
in the Etobicoke District since the first such project was approved in 1992; that
since that time, six projects comprising 105 units have been approved in
Etobicoke; that City-wide, 15 projects comprising 235 units were approved between
January, 1995 and December, 1997; that under current condominium legislation,
there appears to be marketing advantages in the private road developments; that
staff are concerned that these advantages are short-term and may result in future
redress to the City wherein the City will be requested to assume responsibility
for roads and services which were not designed for maintenance by the City, in the
event of default or negligence on the part of maintenance arrangements; and
stating that given imminent changes to the Condominium Act, Council should
discourage private road developments and urge the Provincial Government to enact
amendments as soon as possible.
(ii) (April 16, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Etobicoke Community Council
on April 1, 1998, requested the Urban Environment and Development Committee to
review issues regarding private roads and freehold development within the City of
Toronto; stating that in the past, Etobicoke Council approved freehold
developments on a private roadway; that notwithstanding these approvals, staff of
the Urban Development Department, the Works Department and the Solicitor for the
Etobicoke Office continue to have concerns regarding the long-term suitability of
freehold developments utilizing common facilities such as roadways and underground
services; and that staff remain of the opinion that developments which share
common facilities are more appropriately dealt with under the provisions of the
Condominium Act through the registration of a condominium corporation.
On motion by Councillor Jones, the Committee:
(1) recommended to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report
(June 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services;
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services to submit a report directly to Council, for consideration
with this matter on July 29, 1998, regarding the establishment of a
20-unit cap on any future applications of this nature until such
time as a City-wide policy is in place; and
(3) received the aforementioned communication (April 16, 1998) from the
City Clerk.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Copy to:
Etobicoke Community Council; Executive Director and Chief Planner,
City Planning Division; Mr. Ted Tyndorf, City Planning Division, Etobicoke
Civic Centre; Mr. Dick Gordon, City Planning Division, Metro Hall;
Ms. Wendy Walberg, Legal Department; Ms. Madeline Brown, Clerk's Department
- July 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 7 - Report No. 9)
253. Review of Level Crossings and the
Construction of Grade Separations in the City of Toronto.
The Committee again had before it a communication (June 1, 1998) from Mr. Tony O'Donohue,
P. Eng., submitting comments pertaining to a proposed review of level crossings and the
construction of grade separations in the City of Toronto; and recommending that the Urban
Environment and Development Committee request staff:
(a) to report on the locations of all level crossings in Toronto;
(b) to report on the financial formulas to be used for the construction of grade
separations;
(c) to review the contributions of benefitting developers/industries; and
(d) to review the status of the Strachan Avenue level crossing; and, further, comment
on safety, legal and the rights of the abutting new residential community."
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee referred the aforementioned
communication to the General Manager, Transportation Services, with a
request that he submit a report to the Committee on the issue of level
crossings and grade separations in the new City of Toronto.
(General Manager, Transportation Services; Copy to: Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services; Commissioner of Urban Environment and Development
Services; Executive Director and Chief Planner, Planning Division; Ms.
Wendy Walberg, Legal Department; Mr. Tony O'Donohue, P.Eng. - July 14,
1998)
(Clause No. 24(l) - Report No. 9)
254. Summary of History and Status of the
Acquisition of Steeles Avenue.
The Committee had before it a report (June 23, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services advising that Council at its meeting of June 3, 4 and 5, 1998,
adopted Clause No. 7 of Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee,
headed Proposal to Commence Negotiations for a New Agreement with the Region of York
Regarding Steeles Avenue , in which staff were requested to prepare a summary of previous
reports on Steeles Avenue; providing a summary of the information previously presented to
Metro Council in this regard; and recommending that this report be received for
information.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, the Committee:
(1) established a Steeles Avenue Sub-Committee, comprised of the
Chair of the Urban Environment and Development Committee and
Members of the Committee whose Wards abut Steeles Avenue
(i.e, Councillors Li Preti, Moscoe and Sgro); and
(2) requested the Steeles Avenue Sub-Committee to meet with the General
Manager, Transportation Services, in order to develop a strategy
for dealing with Steeles Avenue, and submit a report thereon to the
Urban Environment and Development Committee:
(Sent to: Steeles Avenue Sub-Committee; Chair, Urban Environment and
Development Committee; Councillor Howard Moscoe, North York
Spadina; Councillor Peter Li Preti, Black Creek; Councillor Judy Sgro,
North York Humber; General Manager, Transportation Services; Copy to:
Mr. Barry Gutteridge, Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;
Ms. Virginia West, Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;
Ms. Wendy Walberg, Legal Department - July 14,1 998)
(Clause No. 24(m) - Report No. 9)
255. Metropolitan Toronto Coach Terminal Inc.
Financial Statements for Year Ended December 31, 1997.
The Committee had before it a communication (June 23, 1998) from the General Secretary,
Metropolitan Toronto Coach Terminal Inc. (MTCTI), advising that the Board of Directors of
MTCTI on June 17, 1998, approved the attached Financial Statements for the year ended
December 31, 1997; and stating that the foregoing is forwarded to the City of Toronto for
information.
On motion by Councillor Jones, the Committee:
(1) received the aforementioned communication, and directed that a copy
thereof be forwarded to the Audit Committee for its consideration;
and
(2) requested the General Secretary, Metropolitan Toronto Coach
Terminal Inc., to submit a report directly to the Audit Committee,
for consideration with this matter on July 21, 1998, regarding Note
(6) to the Non-Consolidated Financial Statements, viz:
"6. Economic Dependence:
The Company is dependent on the continuing support of its
parent, the Commission. In addition, a significant portion
of the Company's revenue is attributable to four tenant
carriers. Agreements with three of these carriers have
expired. The ability of the Company to continue as a going
concern is dependent on the renegotiation of the agreements
with these carriers, or alternates."
(Sent to: Audit Committee; General Secretary, Metropolitan Toronto Coach
Terminal Inc.; Copy to: Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services; Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; Mr. Shekhar Prasad,
Director, Finance Department; Mr. Rob Hatton, Finance Department;
Mr. Andres Hachard, Finance Department - July 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 24(n) - Report No. 9)
256. Scarborough Port Union Pedestrian Underpass:
Transportation Capital Budget Project No. C-TR-703.
The Committee had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the General Manager,
Transportation Services, recommending that $900,000.00 be re-allocated from Project
No. C-TR-703, Scarborough Port Union Pedestrian Underpass, to Project No. C-TR-701,
Scarborough Sidewalk Construction, and, further, that this report be forwarded to
the Scarborough Community Council for its information; advising that the proposed Port
Union Pedestrian Underpass is one component of the Port Union Common/Waterfront
Regeneration Project which stretches from Highland Creek to the Rouge River, and that the
underpass links the Port Union Road Headland to the Village Common by creating a tunnel
underneath the railway line separating them; explaining that construction of the underpass
was originally expected to begin in 1998, but has now proceeded to the point where only
$100,000.00 in engineering work can be completed in 1998; stating that $1,000,000.00 was
allocated in the 1998 Capital Works Program for the Port Union Pedestrian Underpass; and
that, because of the delay in construction to 1999, it is appropriate to reallocate
$900,000.00 from this project to the Scarborough Sidewalk Construction program which was
cut back as part of the original budget process.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee:
(1) directed that the aforementioned report be forwarded to the Budget
Committee for consideration; and
(2) requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to submit a
report to the next meeting of the Budget Committee regarding the
proposed reallocation of $900,000.00 from Project No. C-TR-703,
Scarborough Port Union Pedestrian Underpass, to Project
No. C-TR-701, Scarborough Sidewalk Construction; specifically,
whether such proposed reallocation is an appropriate use of funds
given the transportation requirements City-wide.
(Sent to: Budget Committee; General Manager, Transportation Services; Copy
to: Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
Mr. Shekhar Prasad, Director, Finance Department; Mr. Rob Hatton, Finance
Department; Mr. Gary H. Welsh, Works and Emergency Services, Scarborough
Civic Centre - July 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 24(o) - Report No. 9)
257. Sheppard Subway: Status of Permits and Approvals.
The Committee had before it a communication (May 21, 1998) from the General Secretary,
Toronto Transit Commission (Commission) advising that the Commission on May 20, 1998,
considered Report No. (27), entitled "Sheppard Subway Status of Permits and Approvals";
that the Commission received the subject report for information and approved the
following:
(1) that staff report on the critical path for completion of the Sheppard Subway,
including tenders, site plan approvals, building permits, design work, tunnelling
work and any other appropriate deadlines associated with the project; and further
(2) that any site plan approval conditions which add costs beyond the approved budget
for the Sheppard Subway project be forwarded to the City Budget Committee and City
Council for additional project and funding approval;
and stating that the foregoing is forwarded for the information of the City of Toronto
Council.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter until its next meeting,
scheduled to be held on September 8, 1998; and
(2) requested the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, to
submit a full report to the September 8, 1998 meeting of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee on the potential cost
overruns on the Sheppard Subway project.
(Mr. David Gunn, Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission; Copy
to: General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission; Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer; Mr. Shekhar Prasad, Director, Finance Department; Mr. Rob
Hatton, Finance Department; Mr. Andres Hachard, Finance Department - July
16, 1998)
(Clause No. 24(g) - Report No. 9)
The Committee adjourned its meeting at 5:53 p.m.
Chair.
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