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For City Council Consideration on
May 25, 26 and 27, 2009



Public Works and Infrastructure Committee


Meeting No. 24   Contact Candy Davidovits, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Tuesday, May 5, 2009
  Phone 416-392-8032
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail pwic@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker  

Item  

PW24.3 Site Plan Agreements with the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham for the Milliken Reservoir and Pumping Station Expansion

PW24.5 Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements - Class Environmental Assessment Study (Ward: 14)

PW24.6 The Toronto Walking Strategy (Ward: All)

PW24.9 Supply Shortage of Iron Salts for Wastewater Treatment (Ward: All)

PW24.10 Toronto Water Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection - Status Report and Updated Property Acquisition List (Ward: All)

PW24.12 Sole Source Authority - Filter Underdrain Systems Supplier in Construction Tender Documents for R. L. Clark Water Treatment Plant Process Equipment Upgrade (Ward: 6)

PW24.13 Contract No. 08FS-62WP,Tender Call 236-2008 - Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Plant Instrumentation and Paging Services (Ward: 44)

PW24.15 Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvements - Class Environmental Assessment Study (Ward: 27)



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Considered by City Council on:
May 25, 26 and 27, 2009



Public Works and Infrastructure Committee


Meeting No. 24   Contact Candy Davidovits, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Tuesday, May 5, 2009
  Phone 416-392-8032
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail pwic@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker  

PW24.3

 

Adopted 

 

 

Site Plan Agreements with the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham for the Milliken Reservoir and Pumping Station Expansion
City Council Decision

City Council on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into site plan agreements with the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham, as well as any other agreements that may be required for development of the Milliken Pumping Station and Reservoir Expansion, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, and to provide any security deposits that may be required by The Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham in order to obtain site plan approval for this development.

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Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into site plan agreements with the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham, as well as any other agreements that may be required for development of the Milliken Pumping Station and Reservoir Expansion, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, and to provide any security deposits that may be required by The Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham in order to obtain site plan approval for this development.

Origin
(April 16, 2009) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services
Summary

This report seeks authority for the City to enter into site plan agreements with the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham, as well as any other agreements that may be required for development of the Milliken Pumping Station and Reservoir Expansion.

Background Information (Committee)
Site Plan Agreements with the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham-Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20500.pdf)


PW24.5

 

Amended 

 

Ward: 14 

Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements - Class Environmental Assessment Study
City Council Decision

City Council on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Project File for the Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements Class Environmental Assessment Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

 

2.         The Toronto Pedestrian Committee be included in the review of future road projects, particularly those with streetcar stop alterations.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

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Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Project File for the Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements Class Environmental Assessment Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

 

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

Origin
(April 20, 2009) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services
Summary

A Class Environmental Assessment Study was undertaken to address opportunities for improvements to the public realm in conjunction with water and combined sewer upgrades and a reconstruction of streetcar tracks on Roncesvalles Avenue between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West.  The potential improvements were developed under the guidance of the Roncesvalles Village Streetscape Strategy, prepared by the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area (BIA).  The evaluation of a reasonable range of alternative solutions, which included consultation with the public and review agencies, resulted in the following Recommended Design:

 

-           The removal of one travel lane in each direction, to provide one 4.3 metre traffic lane and a 2.0 metre parking lay-by on both sides of Roncesvalles Avenue;

 

-           The provision of transit platforms as an extension of the sidewalk to allow level boarding to new TTC transit vehicles; and

 

-           The widening of the boulevard in certain areas to increase public space and reduce crossing distances.

 

A Notice of Study Completion must now be issued and the Project File placed in the public record for a 30-day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

Background Information (Committee)
Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements Class Environmental Assessment Study-Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20523.pdf)

Appendix 1 - Figure 1-1 - Study Area Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20527.pdf)

Appendix 1 - Figure 1-2 - Roncesvalles Avenue Level of Service
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20528.pdf)

Appendix 1 - Figure 1-3 - On-Street Parking Impacts and Peak Demands
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20529.pdf)

Appendix 2 - Figures 2-1 to 2-4 - Alternative Solutions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20864.pdf)

Appendix 2 - Figure 2-5 - Evaluation of Alternative Solutions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20531.pdf)

Appendix 3 - Figure 3-1 - Concept 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20532.pdf)

Appendix 3 - Figure 3-2 - Concept 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20533.pdf)

Appendix 3 - Figure 3-4 - Evaluation Table of Concepts
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20535.pdf)

Appendix 3 - Figure 3-3 - Concept 3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20534.pdf)

Appendix 5 - Example of Transit Platform Used in Portland, Oregon
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20536.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(April 28, 2009) transmittal from the Toronto Pedestrian Committee (PW24.5a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-21214.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 1, 2009) e-mail from Cathy Gudino (PW.New.PW24.5.1)
(May 1, 2009) e-mail from Karen Sievewright (PW.New.PW24.5.2)
(May 3, 2009) fax from Jeffrey Canto-Thaler (PW.New.PW24.5.3)
(May 3, 2009) fax from Alexandrina Canto-Thaler (PW.New.PW24.5.4)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from Susana and Barrie Thomson (PW.New.PW24.5.5)
(May 4, 2009) letter from Mark Campbell (PW.New.PW24.5.6)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from Maggie Atkinson (PW.New.PW24.5.7)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from Marty Collier (PW.New.PW24.5.8)
(May 4, 2009) letter from Hamish Wilson (PW.New.PW24.5.9)
(May 5, 2009) e-mail from Mark Ellwood forwarding a copy of a document entitled "Roncesvalles Avenue Parking Survey, March - June 2008" (PW.New.PW24.5.10)
(May 6, 2009) e-mail from Lyn Green (PW.New.PW24.5.11)
Communications (City Council)
(May 21, 2009) letter from Hamish Wilson (CC.Supp.PW24.5.12)
Speakers (Committee)

Yvonne Bambrick, Executive Director, Toronto Cyclists Union
Maggie Atkinson (Submission Filed)
John Bowker, Parking and Beautification Chair, Roncesvalles Village B.I.A.
Wulff Kieselbach
Mark Ellwood (Submission Filed)
Witold Panek
Mark Campbell (Submission Filed)
Anthony Humphreys


PW24.6

 

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

The Toronto Walking Strategy
City Council Decision

City Council on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt, in principle, the Toronto Walking Strategy actions contained in Appendix 1 to this report as an integrated approach for making Toronto a great walking city, with the following amendments:

 

            a.         adding to Section 4-3 the words "especially in suburban neighbourhoods (walkway lighting)", so that Section 4-3 now reads as follows:

 

4-3       Document sidewalk zones on city streets, based on the Vibrant Streets Guidelines, to guide a multi-year program to reorganize and de-clutter sidewalks and boulevards to achieve optimal pedestrian clearways, especially in suburban neighbourhoods (walkway lighting).

 

            b.         amending Section 4-6 to now read as follows:

 

            4-6       Develop a pilot project to install and evaluate different design options for relocating bicycle parking racks and other barriers from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations, and implement 10 locations in 2009 and 2010.

 

c.         amending Section 4-11 to now read as follows:

 

            4-11     Develop a reference manual of pedestrian-related design standards and guidelines, including the City’s Accessibility Design Guidelines, to be consistently applied in appropriate studies and processes including development review, Avenue Studies, Environmental Assessments, Community Improvement Plans, Transit Projects and Transportation Impact Studies.

 

2.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to establish an inter-divisional Walking Strategy Team to be fully responsible for implementing the Walking  Strategy actions, with representation by the following City divisions and agencies:  City Manager’s Office (Diversity Management and Community Engagement), City Planning; Public Health; Parks, Forestry and Recreation; Toronto Transit  Commission; Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Municipal Licensing and Standards; Toronto Parking Authority; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; Toronto Police Service; and Toronto Hydro.

 

3.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the inter-divisional Walking Strategy Team, to develop a detailed multi-year work plan to implement the actions recommended as part of the Toronto Walking Strategy, and report back to Council on short-term priorities as part of the 2010 budget review process.

 

4.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to produce annual Walking Strategy progress reports to document achievements and identify future priorities.

 

5.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to undertake the following Toronto Walking Strategy new actions to begin implementation of the Toronto Walking Strategy immediately:

 

a.         organize an annual Walking / Public Realm Forum, beginning in the Fall 2009, to engage City staff and Council, external stakeholders and Toronto residents in an ongoing dialogue about  actions to make Toronto a great walking city;

 

b.         launch a high-profile communications and engagement strategy to:

 

            -  support the City's public realm initiatives

            -  encourage all Torontonians to walk as a part of everyday life

            -  encourage pedestrians to walk safely and obey the rules of the road;

 

c.         develop a program for creating accessible walking routes and neighbourhood walking maps to encourage residents and visitors to get out and explore the city on foot, starting with 5 new featured routes by 2010;

 

d.         develop pilot projects to install and evaluate different measures and design options to improve the pedestrian environment including: the relocation of bicycle parking racks and other barriers from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations, and implement 10 locations in 2009 and 2010; and the introduction of “No Right Turn on Red” restrictions at strategic intersections beginning with 10 locations in 2010; and consider the use of advance green signals;

 

e.         work with Ryerson University and the University of Toronto to design and implement two pedestrian street projects by 2010; and

 

f.          develop and implement two public realm improvement plans per year in Tower Renewal and Priority Neighbourhoods, beginning in 2010, to create more walkable communities.

 

6.         City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to:

 

            a        identify the criteria to be used to evaluate "No Right Turn on Red" restrictions which will be used in selecting the new locations and evaluating the viability of existing locations;

 

            b.         consider the feasibility of having some "No Right Turn on Red" restrictions apply only during periods of significant pedestrian activity including the 10 pilot locations in 2010; and

 

            c.         submit a report thereon to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

 

7.         City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on a maintenance standard for suburban walkways.

 

8.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to have regard for the Toronto Walking Strategy in the implementation of the York University Secondary Plan including the update currently before Council (Item NY26.39, headed “Report - York University Secondary Plan Update”).

 

9.         City Council forward a copy of the Toronto Walking Strategy to the City’s Disabilities Issues Committee and the Toronto Transit Commission’s Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation (ACAT) for recommended additions and adjustments to accommodate the disabled.

 

10.       City Council refer the following motion to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for a report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

            Moved by Councillor Moscoe:

           

That the Toronto Walking Strategy be applied to all Official Plan and Rezoning applications and all subdivision agreements.

 

11.       City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

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Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council adopt, in principle, the Toronto Walking Strategy actions contained in Appendix 1 to this report as an integrated approach for making Toronto a great walking city.

 

2.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to establish an inter-divisional Walking Strategy Team to be fully responsible for implementing the Walking  Strategy actions, with representation by the following City divisions and agencies:  City Planning; Public Health; Parks, Forestry and Recreation; Toronto Transit  Commission; Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Municipal Licensing and Standards; Toronto Parking Authority; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; Toronto Police Service; and Toronto Hydro.

 

3.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the inter-divisional Walking Strategy Team, to develop a detailed multi-year work plan to implement the actions recommended as part of the Toronto Walking Strategy, and report back to Council on short-term priorities as part of the 2010 budget review process.

 

4.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to produce annual Walking Strategy progress reports to document achievements and identify future priorities.

 

5.         City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to undertake the following Toronto Walking Strategy new actions to begin implementation of the Toronto Walking Strategy immediately:

 

a.         organize an annual Walking / Public Realm Forum, beginning in the Fall 2009, to engage City staff and Council, external stakeholders and Toronto residents in an ongoing dialogue about  actions to make Toronto a great walking city;

 

b.         launch a high-profile communications and engagement strategy to support the City's public realm initiatives and to encourage all Torontonians to walk as a part of everyday life;

 

c.         develop a program for creating walking routes and neighbourhood walking maps to encourage residents and visitors to get out and explore the city on foot, starting with 5 new featured routes by 2010;

 

d.         develop pilot projects to install and evaluate different measures and design options to improve the pedestrian environment including: the relocation of bicycle parking racks from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations, and implement 10 locations in 2009 and 2010; and the introduction of “No Right Turn on Red” restrictions at strategic intersections beginning with 10 locations in 2010;

 

e.         work with Ryerson University and the University of Toronto to design and implement two pedestrian street projects by 2010; and

 

f.          develop and implement two public realm improvement plans per year in Tower Renewal and Priority Neighbourhoods, beginning in 2010, to create more walkable communities.

 

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

Origin
(April 20, 2009) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services
Summary

The purpose of this staff report is to present the accompanying report, the Toronto Walking Strategy, which contains 46 actions for making Toronto a great walking city. The aim of the Walking Strategy is to build a physical and cultural environment that supports and encourages walking, including vibrant streets, parks, public squares and neighbourhoods where people will choose to walk more often. By envisioning a city where high-quality walking environments are seamlessly integrated with public transit, cycling and other sustainable modes of travel, the Strategy sets out a plan that will produce tangible environmental, health and social benefits for residents and visitors to Toronto.

 

Implementing the Toronto Walking Strategy will require ongoing coordination between several City Divisions and Agencies. The Public Realm Section within the Transportation Services Division will lead an inter-divisional Walking Strategy Team to coordinate and monitor implementation of the Walking Strategy.  The Team will produce annual Walking Strategy progress reports that will identify both progress made and resources required to implement Walking Strategy projects, to be considered during the annual budget review process. This report recommends six “New Steps” for implementing the Walking Strategy, focussing on some of the immediate new priorities.

Background Information (Committee)
The Toronto Walking Strategy-Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20700.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 1, 2009) letter from Dylan Reid, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee (PW.New.PW24.6.1)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from Marty Collier (PW.New.PW24.6.2)
(May 5, 2009) submission from General Manager, Transportation Services, entitled "The Toronto Walking Strategy" (PW.New.PW24.6.3)
Speakers (Committee)

Daniel Egan, Manager, Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure, Transportation Services, gave a presentation on the Toronto Walking Strategy
Nancy Smith Lea, Program Director, Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation
Dylan Reid, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee (Submission Filed)
Anthony Humphreys
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ward 34 - Don Valley East
Councillor Adam Vaughan, Ward 20 - Trinity-Spadina


PW24.9

 

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: All 

Supply Shortage of Iron Salts for Wastewater Treatment
City Council Decision

City Council on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to procure the supply of alternate chemicals, services and related equipment required for the removal of phosphorus from sewage at all four wastewater treatment plants, either on a sole source basis or by such other means of procurement, in consultation with the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management, in such a manner and on such terms and conditions as he considers appropriate; until such time as either the industry supply of iron salts has returned to sustainable levels, or the expiration of the existing iron salts supply contract (December 31, 2010).

 

2.         Should the existing contract for supply of iron salts expire or should the supplier no longer be able to provide the contracted chemicals, then any unspent funds may be utilized to fund sole source purchases as per Part 1 above.

 

3.         The General Manager, Toronto Water, be authorized to execute one or more contracts and/or agreements on terms and conditions satisfactory to him and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including any such contracts and/or agreements whose value may exceed $500,000.

 

4.         City Council request staff to report to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in the Fall of 2009 regarding the number and value of contacts entered into for alternative chemicals, services and related equipment.

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Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to procure the supply of alternate chemicals, services and related equipment required for the removal of phosphorus from sewage at all four wastewater treatment plants, either on a sole source basis or by such other means of procurement, in consultation with the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management, in such a manner and on such terms and conditions as he considers appropriate; until such time as either the industry supply of iron salts has returned to sustainable levels, or the expiration of the existing iron salts supply contract (December 31, 2010).

 

2.         Should the existing contract for supply of iron salts expire or should the supplier no longer be able to provide the contracted chemicals, then any unspent funds may be utilized to fund sole source purchases as per Recommendation 1.

 

3.         Subject to the adoption of Recommendation 1, the General Manager, Toronto Water, be authorized to execute one or more contracts and/or agreements on terms and conditions satisfactory to him and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including any such contracts and/or agreements whose value may exceed $500,000.

 

4.         Staff report to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in the Fall of 2009 regarding the number and value of contacts entered into for alternative chemicals, services and related equipment.

Origin
(April 21, 2009) Report from General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Acting Director, Purchasing and Materials Management
Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek delegated authority for the General Manager, Toronto Water, to procure on a sole source basis the supply of alternate chemicals, services and specialized equipment, if necessary, used to remove phosphorus at the City’s four wastewater treatment plants.  The City has been using iron salts for many years as a method to treat sewage received at the plants in accordance with the Certificates of Approval as issued by the Ministry of the Environment.

 

Iron salts are a by-product of the steel manufacturing process and are used by municipal wastewater treatment plants across North America to remove phosphorus.  Phosphorus is a nutrient that if not controlled, can lead to a significant increase in algae growth within water bodies.  With a significant slowdown in the North American steel industry, there has been a sudden shortage of iron salts in the market.  This chemical is expected to remain in short supply until a number of North American steel mills resume production.   Alternate chemicals are more costly but are required as part of the wastewater treatment process to maintain regulatory compliance.

Background Information (Committee)
Supply Shortage of Iron Salts for Wastewater Treatment-Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20590.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(May 5, 2009) submission from Karen Buck (PW.New.PW24.9.1)

PW24.10

 

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Water Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection - Status Report and Updated Property Acquisition List
City Council Decision

City Council on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the use of funds available in the approved Toronto Water 2009 Capital Budget under WBS Element CWW473-01 Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection for acquisition of properties by Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), identified in the confidential list dated April 14, 2009, included as Attachment 1.

 

2.         Toronto and Region Conservation Authority complete the acquisitions according to the criteria set out in Executive Committee Report 14.1, adopted by City Council on November 19 and 20, 2007, in a form and manner acceptable to City officials.

 

3.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 after the acquisition of the properties by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has been completed.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 20, 2009) from the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, remains confidential at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information related to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes. The confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 will be made public after the acquisition of the properties by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has been completed.

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Confidential Attachment - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the use of funds available in the approved Toronto Water 2009 Capital Budget under WBS Element CWW473-01 Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection for acquisition of properties by Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), identified in the confidential list dated April 14, 2009, included as Attachment 1.

 

2.         TRCA complete the acquisitions according to the criteria set out in Executive Committee Report 14.1, adopted by City Council on November 19 and 20, 2007, in a form and manner acceptable to City officials.

 

3.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 after the acquisition of the properties by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has been completed.

 

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

Origin
(April 20, 2009) Report from General Manager, Toronto Water, and Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Summary

This report has been prepared jointly with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to provide an update on land purchased in 2008 using Toronto Water Capital funding and seek approval to revise the previously approved Property Acquisition List to add additional properties.

Background Information (Committee)
Toronto Water Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection-Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20628.pdf)


PW24.12

 

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 6 

Sole Source Authority - Filter Underdrain Systems Supplier in Construction Tender Documents for R. L. Clark Water Treatment Plant Process Equipment Upgrade
City Council Decision

City Council on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority that Anthratech Western Inc. (AWI) be specified as the Sole Source supplier for the provision of eighteen (18) new Pheonix low profile filter underdrain systems, including supply and delivery of all materials, equipment, components, and accessories, as well as installation and related field services (supervision and testing), in the construction tender documents for the R. L. Clark WTP Process Equipment Upgrade Project.

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Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority that Anthratech Western Inc. (AWI) be specified as the Sole Source supplier for the provision of eighteen (18) new Pheonix low profile filter underdrain systems, including supply and delivery of all materials, equipment, components, and accessories, as well as installation and related field services (supervision and testing), in the construction tender documents for the R. L. Clark WTP Process Equipment Upgrade Project.

Origin
(April 15, 2009) Report from General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Acting Director, Purchasing and Materials Management
Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek authority to specify a Sole Source supplier, Anthratech Western Inc. (AWI), for the provision of eighteen (18) low profile filter underdrain systems, installation, supervision, and field testing services in the construction tender documents for the R. L. Clark Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Process Equipment Upgrade project.

Background Information (Committee)
Sole Source Authority - Filter Underdrain Systems Supplier-Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20756.pdf)


PW24.13

 

Adopted on Consent

 

Ward: 44 

Contract No. 08FS-62WP,Tender Call 236-2008 - Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Plant Instrumentation and Paging Services
City Council Decision

City Council on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the reallocation of funds in 2009 in the amount of $800,000.00 net of GST to CWW024-02 Highland Creek TP Plant Services from CWW036-03 Highland Creek Treatment Plant – Thermal Technology, Phase 1.

 

2.         City Council award Contract 08FS-62WP, Tender Call 236-2008, for the Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant – Plant Instrumentation and Paging Services to Quantech Electrical Contractors Limited in the total amount of $3,199,333.33, net of GST, being the lowest compliant bid received.

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Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the reallocation of funds in 2009 in the amount of $800,000.00 net of GST to CWW024-02 Highland Creek TP Plant Services from CWW036-03 Highland Creek Treatment Plant – Thermal Technology, Phase 1.

 

2.         City Council award Contract 08FS-62WP, Tender Call 236-2008, for the Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant – Plant Instrumentation and Paging Services to Quantech Electrical Contractors Limited in the total amount of $3,199,333.33, net of GST, being the lowest compliant bid received.

Origin
(April 17, 2009) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Acting Director, Purchasing and Materials Management
Summary

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Tender Call 236-2008 issued for the Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant – Plant Instrumentation and Paging Services, in accordance with specifications as required by Technical Services and request authority to award a contract to the recommended bidder.

Background Information (Committee)
Contract No. 08FS-62WP, Tender Call 236-2008 - Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan - Plant Instrumentation and Paging Services-Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20546.pdf)


PW24.15

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 27 

Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvements - Class Environmental Assessment Study
City Council Decision

City Council on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Environmental Study Report for the Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvements Class Environmental Assessment Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, subject to the amendment of the Environmental Study Report to indicate that Alternative Design Solution 1, which includes the provision of exclusive bicycle lanes on Jarvis Street, is the Recommended Alternative.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

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Committee Recommendations

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Environmental Study Report for the Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvements Class Environmental Assessment Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, subject to the amendment of the Environmental Study Report to indicate that Alternative Design Solution 1, which includes the provision of exclusive bicycle lanes on Jarvis Street, is the Recommended Alternative.

 

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

Origin
(April 17, 2009) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services
Summary

In 2001, the Culture Section completed a study entitled, “Canada’s Urban Waterfront – Waterfront Culture and Heritage Infrastructure Plan” that identified Jarvis Street as one of seven cultural corridors within the City of Toronto.  In preparing a heritage plan for Jarvis Street, the Culture Section undertook a Streetscape Study that identified the need to narrow Jarvis Street to accommodate improvements to the public realm within the existing right-of-way.  A Traffic Feasibility Study, completed by the Transportation Services Division in 2005, concluded that it was feasible to narrow Jarvis Street.

 

A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study has been undertaken to develop streetscape improvement plans in conjunction with lane arrangement modifications on Jarvis Street from Bloor Street East to Queen Street East.  The EA study included the identification and evaluation of a reasonable range of alternatives in consultation with the public and review agencies. 

 

A Notice of Study Completion must now be issued and the Environmental Study Report filed in the public record for a minimum 30-day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

Background Information (Committee)
Jarvis Street Streetscape Improvements Class Environmental Assessment Study-Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-20558.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(April 24, 2009) e-mail from Mary Jo Mills (PW.New.PW24.15.1)
(April 24, 2009) letter from Catherine Herring (PW.New.PW24.15.2)
(April 30, 2009) e-mail from Sam Hardy, Managing Director, Institutional Trading, Thomas Weisel Partners (PW.New.PW24.15.3)
(May 1, 2009) fax from Irene Atkinson, Public School Trustee (PW.New.PW24.15.4)
(April 29, 2009) fax from Michael Polanyi (PW.New.PW24.15.5)
(May 1, 2009) e-mail from Jason Baibokas, Managing Director, Institutional Equities, Thomas Weisel Partners (PW.New.PW24.15.6)
(May 1, 2009) e-mail from Grant Beasley (PW.New.PW24.15.7)
(May 1, 2009) e-mail from Graham Choquette, Thomas Weisel Partners (PW.New.PW24.15.8)
(May 1, 2009) letter from Dylan Reid, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee (PW.New.PW24.15.9)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from Peter Pinch (PW.New.PW24.15.10)
(April 29, 2009) letter from Jeremy C. Gawen (PW.New.PW24.15.11)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from Joan Currie (PW.New.PW24.15.12)
(May 2, 2009) letter from Gordon R. Baker, Q.C., Barrister and Solicitor (PW.New.PW24.15.13)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from Marty Collier (PW.New.PW24.15.14)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from David L. Rosenblatt, B.A., LL.B., Barrister and Solicitor, Rosenblatt Associates (PW.New.PW24.15.15)
(May 4, 2009) letter from Lyn Adamson (PW.New.PW24.15.16)
(May 4, 2009) e-mail from Ian Brown (PW.New.PW24.15.17)
(May 4, 2009) letter from Hamish Wilson (PW.New.PW24.15.18)
(May 3, 2009) letter from Tim Costigan, President, Moore Park Residents' Association (PW.New.PW24.15.19)
(May 4, 2009) letter from Councillor Pam McConnell, Ward 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale (PW.New.PW24.15.20)
(May 5, 2009) letter from Dennis Findlay (PW.New.PW24.15.21)
(May 4, 2009) letter from Jennifer Kennedy, President, Forest Hill Homeowners' Association (PW.New.PW24.15.22)
(May 5, 2009) e-mail from Helen Armstrong (PW.New.PW24.15.23)
(May 5, 2009) submission from June Macdonald (PW.New.PW24.15.24)
(May 3, 2009) submission from Sheldon Hellin (PW.New.PW24.15.25)
(May 5, 2009) submission from Councillor Kyle Rae, Ward 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale entitled "Jarvis Street Chronology" (PW.New.PW24.15.26)
(May 5, 2009) submission from Alexander Younger (PW.New.PW24.15.27)
(May 5, 2009) submission from Margot Boyd (PW.New.PW24.15.28)
(May 5, 2009) fax from Joel L. Rubinovich (PW.New.PW24.15.29)
(May 5, 2009) submission from Glen Simourd, Garden District Residents Association (GDRA) (PW.New.PW24.15.30)
Communications (City Council)
(May 20, 2009) e-mail from Shawn Dinn (CC.Supp.PW24.15.31)
(May 20, 2009) e-mail from C. Young  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.32)
(May 20, 2009) e-mail from Jean-Marc David  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.33)
(May 20, 2009) e-mail from Dawn Evans (CC.Supp.PW24.15.34)
(May 21, 2009) e-mail from David Shafir  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.35)
(May 21, 2009) e-mail from Robyn Gosney  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.36)
(May 21, 2009) e-mail from Shaun Chisholm  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.37)
(May 21, 2009) e-mail from  David Juliusson  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.38)
(May 21, 2009) e-mail from  Lindsay Kochen  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.39)
(May 21, 2009) e-mail from Hamish Wilson (CC.Supp.PW24.15.40)
(May 21, 2009) e-mail from Chris A. Cavacuiti, St. James Town Health Centre  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.41)
(May 21, 2009) e-mail from Anne Tran  (CC.Supp.PW24.15.42)
(May 22, 2009) letter from Jennifer Kennedy, President, Forest Hill Homeowners' Association (CC.New.PW24.15.43)
(May 25, 2009) e-mail from Christine Saunders (CC.New.PW24.15.44)
(May 22, 2009) e-mail from Michael Buyers (CC.New.PW24.15.45)
(May 23, 2009) e-mail from Megan Nelles (CC.New.PW24.15.46)
(May 24, 2009) e-mail from Kathleen Banville (CC.New.PW24.15.47)
(May 25, 2009) submission from Councillor Minnan-Wong, forwarding an article from the Toronto Star (May 22, 2009) headed "Fight Congestion with Mobility" (CC.New.PW24.15.48)
Speakers (Committee)

June MacDonald (Submission Filed)
Susan Prince, Moore Park Residents' Association
Yvonne Bambrick, Executive Director, Toronto Cyclists Union (Submission Filed)
Ralf Hoeche
Paul Hyde
Glen Simourd, Garden District Resident's Association (Submission Filed)
Sheldon Hellin (Submission Filed)
Ellen Greenwood, Moore Park Residents' Association
Joel L. Rubinovich
Wayne Scott, Hoof and Cycle
Sandy Rhind
Alexander Younger (Submission Filed)
Wayne Wylie
Nancy Smith Lea, Program Director, Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation, Clean Air Partnership
Kyle Brown
Anthony Humphreys
Warren Price, Senior Associate, Urban Strategies Inc.
Margot Boyd (Submission Filed)
Albert Koehl, Toronto Cyclists Union
Veena Van der Kwast, Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation
Kim White
Peter Thomson
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ward 34 - Don Valley East
Councillor Kyle Rae, Ward 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Submission Filed)
Councillor David Shiner, Ward 24 - Willowdale
Councillor Michael Walker, Ward 22 - St. Paul's


Submitted Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, Chair, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee