Attendance

Members of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee were present for some or all of the time periods indicated under the section headed “Meeting Sessions”, which appears at the end of the Minutes.

Confirmation of Minutes

On motion by Councillor Palacio, the Minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee held on February 3, 2009, were confirmed.

The Canadian Motorcycle Association (CMA) advising that the Board of Directors has awarded the first CMA Government Award to the City of Toronto in recognition of the enactment of a free parking for motorcycles policy in 2005 and requesting an opportunity to present the award.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the 3Rs Working Group Terms of Reference as described in Attachment 1.

2.         Subject to the adoption of Recommendation 1, the General Manager be authorized to enter into amending agreements with the current 3Rs Working Group members, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to reflect the changes to the Terms of Reference in Recommendation 1 and to reflect the specific term of membership for each current member as set out in Attachment 2.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommended to the Budget Committee that:

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to provide waste loading services to the private sector for waste generated within City boundaries and within the Regions of Peel, York and Durham at a rate of $13.00 per tonne, exclusive of G.S.T. beginning May 1, 2009.

2.         Subject to the adoption of Recommendation 1, City Council approve the financial procedures outlined in Attachment 1 and authorize the General Manager to apply these procedures to all customers wishing to utilize the City’s waste loading services.

3.         City Council authorize the General Manager to apply the financial procedures set out in Attachment 1, with any necessary modifications, to all transfer station and Green Lane Landfill customers.

4.         City Council adopt the transfer station fee of $100.00 for the new category of recyclable leaf and yard waste greater than 7.5cm (3”) in diameter shown in Attachment 2.

5.         City Council confirm the revised transfer station fees based on axle weights as shown in Attachment 2.

6.         City Council amend the 2009 Approved Operating Budget for Solid Waste Management Services as indicated in the Financial Impact section of this report.

7.         The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, ensure that the residual waste received from the private sector under Loading Services and Fees conforms to Landfill Disposal de minimus quantities to encourage waste diversion and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in six months on issues of non-compliance.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee held a public meeting on April 8, 2009, in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, and notice of the proposed new fee and changes to other Waste Transfer Station Fees was posted on the City’s website for a minimum of 21 days.  No one appeared before the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to:

1.         Provide private sector waste collectors and haulers with waste loading services for the transportation and final disposal of their commercially collected waste through the City’s transfer station network and set a fee and payment process for this service.

2.         Implement new transfer station fees and update others.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.         Council adopt the proposed revisions to Chapter 844, Waste Collection, Residential Properties as found in Appendix “A”;

2.         Council adopt the proposed revisions to Chapter 841, Waste Collection, Commercial Properties as found in Appendix “B”; and

3.         Council direct the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bills to Council to implement the above recommendations.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.                  The City of Toronto enter into agreements with Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Sarnia Products Pipeline, Sun-Canadian Pipeline and Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. with Terms and Conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Technical Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor to allow the City’s contractor to install watermains crossing the interprovincial high-pressure oil pipelines as part of the work related to the Irwin Road and Elmhurst Drive Watermain Replacement Project.

2.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter into crossing agreements with oil pipeline companies, specifically Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Sarnia Products Pipeline, Sun-Canadian Pipeline and Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc., to allow the City’s contractor to install watermains crossing the six interprovincial high-pressure oil pipelines on Irwin Road and Elmhurst Drive in Ward 2 - Etobicoke North.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee referred the Member Motion (January 29, 2009) moved by Councillor Moscoe, seconded by Councillor Vaughan, to the Executive Director, Technical Services, for a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee referred the communications from the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, and from Dylan Reid and Councillor Bill Saundercook, Co-Chairs, Toronto Pedestrian Committee, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for consideration.

The Toronto Pedestrian Committee on February 17, 2009, received a verbal presentation by Peter Noehammer, Director, Transportation Services, regarding sidewalk clearing and forwarded its recommendation to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to:

1.         study and report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the desirability, legality and impacts of implementing a Scarborough-wide nighttime parking ban during the winter that is consistent with current snow clearing and removal operations, while respecting existing long-term on street parking and policies; and

2.         inform all Councillors of the process for changing parking regulations at Community Councils.

The Scarborough Community Council on January 13, 2009, considered a Motion from Councillor De Baeremaeker requesting staff to submit a report regarding snow clearing and overnight street parking policies.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the implementation of a Faucet Filter Rebate Program to assist with the purchase of an NSF/ANSI-053 certified lead filter, including replacement cartridges, that consists of the following:

a.         an annual reimbursement, to a maximum of $100, for residents who are deemed to be ‘at risk’ as a result of meeting certain eligibility criteria as listed in the Implementation Points below; and/or

b.         a one-time reimbursement, to a maximum of $50, for residents who are deemed to be ‘at risk’ as a result of meeting certain eligibility criteria as listed in the Implementation Points below and have had the City-side portion of their water service line that was composed of lead pipe replaced within the past six months.

2.         The combined household income limit for the Faucet Filter Rebate Program be adjusted as the limit of the Water Relief Program changes.

3.         The City Treasurer, in consultation with the General Manager of Toronto Water, investigate options for a voluntary-based loan program to assist homeowners in the replacement of the private side lead service connection and report to the Executive Committee in November 2009.

4.         The General Manager of Toronto Water develop improved communication and notification procedures to give homeowners advanced notice of projects under the Lead Water Service Replacement Program and the Emergency Replacement Program to enable residents to plan and make financial arrangements for private service replacement.

5.         The General Managers of Toronto Water and Transportation Services prepare and forward to all Councillors by June 30, 2009, the plan for lead service replacements in their Wards for the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons and further, the remainder of the 5-year lead service replacement capital plan be completed and forwarded to Councillors as soon as possible.

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee submitted a copy of the report (March 25, 2009) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Medical Officer of Health to the Board of Health for its information.

Recent testing has found some elevated levels of lead in the water supply in homes constructed prior to 1955. Lead in drinking water is considered a health risk for children under the age of six and pregnant women. This report recommends the implementation of a Faucet Filter Rebate Program for residents of this ‘at risk’ group whose combined household income is below $50,000 and has a confirmed lead service (the water line connected to a City’s watermain). The program provides an annual $100 rebate for the purchase of an NSF/ANSI-053 faucet mounted filter certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) to remove lead until the City-side service connection is replaced.

In addition, studies have also shown that when service connections are replaced an increase in lead levels can occur and last up to several months. To reduce this health concern for this period of time, upon completion of the City-side service connection, a one-time rebate of $50 is recommended for the ‘at risk’ group to purchase new cartridges and/or a faucet filter.

The purpose of this report is to request the increase of funds for additional professional engineering services during construction for the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant capacity expansion (the “Project”).  The additional engineering services are required for increased site and inspection services during construction and are considered necessary for the effective administration of this Project in a timely manner to meet the water demands anticipated by the continued growth in both the City and the Region of York. 

According to the Financial Control Bylaw, Chapter 71 Section 71.11.1.C, any amendment to a commitment which requires expenditures in excess of $500,000.00 requires approval of Standing Committee prior to making payment. Since the increase exceeds $500,000.00, Standing Committee approval is required.