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Agenda |
Regular |
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee |
Meeting No. | 35 | Contact | Candy Davidovits, Committee Administrator | |
Meeting Date |
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
Phone | 416-392-8032 | |
Start Time |
9:30 AM |
pwic@toronto.ca | ||
Location |
Committee Room 1, City Hall
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Chair | Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker |
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Confirmation of Minutes – June 15, 2010
Speakers/Presentations – A complete list will be distributed at the meeting
Communications/Reports
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(Deferred from June 15, 2010 - 2010.PW34.2) (Deferred from May 18, 2010 - 2010.PW33.11) |
PW35.1 | ACTION |
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Ward: All |
Amendments to the Residual Waste Working Group Terms of Reference |
Origin |
(May 3, 2010) Report from General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services |
Recommendations |
The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Residual Waste Working Group Terms of Reference as described in Attachment A to the report (May 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to enter into amending agreements with the current Residual Waste Working Group members in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to reflect changes to the Terms of Reference described in Recommendation 1. |
Summary |
In 2007, Council approved the creation of a Residual Waste Working Group (the "RWWG"). The RWWG consists of members of the public who provide assistance and input to Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) and report directly to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on residual waste issues. The original mandate of the RWWG was to work with SWMS until the completion of the Residual Waste Planning Study.
With the completion of the Residential Waste Planning Study (May and August 2009), the purpose of this report is to recommend that the RWWG's mandate be amended so that they can continue to provide assistance to SWMS on the mixed waste processing facility project including advice on procurement process and up until one year after the mixed waste processing facility has been commissioned. |
Financial Impact |
The 2010 Capital Budget submission of Solid Waste Management Services as recommended by the City Manager and Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer includes funding for the honoraria for the members of the RWWG and totalling $25,000.00 per year under the Mixed Waste Processing Facilities project (Account Number CSW-013), which is equal to previous CEAT and current RWWG honoraria.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the Financial Impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.1 - Amendments to the Residual Waste Working Group Terms of Reference - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-31687.pdf) PW35.1 - Amendments to the Residual Waste Working Group Terms of Reference - Attachment A (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-31688.pdf) |
PW35.2 | ACTION |
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Ward: 8 |
Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6029085, Basement Flooding Improvement, Assignment No. 14-06A - Contract No. 09FS-71WP (Task Order No. 2) |
Origin |
(July 27, 2010) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management |
Recommendations |
The Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, recommend that:
1. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6029085 for the Basement Flooding Improvements Project at Driftwood Avenue and Hoover Crescent, Contract 09FS-71WP (Task Order Contract No. 2) with Drainstar Contracting Ltd., by an additional amount of $350,381.75 net of GST, revising the current contract value from $2,110,787.36 to $2,461,169.11 net of GST. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6029085, for the Basement Flooding Improvements Project at Driftwood Avenue and Hoover Crescent, Contract 09FS-71WP (Task Order Contract No. 2). The total amendment being requested is $350,381.75 net of GST revising the current contract value from $2,110,787.36 to $2,461,169.11 net of GST.
Purchase Order No. 6029085 was amended by an additional $444,232.88 net of GST on June 10, 2010, from $1,666,554.48 for an amended total value of $2,110,787.36 net of GST in accordance with the City's Financial Control By-Law. The total increase to the original order with the requested amount of $350,381.75 will be $794,614.63 net of GST.
The amendment is required due to extra work related to the removal and disposal of asbestos contained in the roadway pavement and performing storm sewer replacement works in unsuitable soil conditions.
The above noted extra work requested in this report has been completed. HST is not applicable as the work was completed prior to the HST implementation date of July 1, 2010. |
Financial Impact |
The amendment for an additional amount of $350,381.75 net of GST increases the current contract value from $2,110,787.36 to $2,461,169.11 net of GST. Sufficient funding is available in the 2010 Toronto Water Capital Budget under WBS element CWW850-01 (North York Basement Flooding).
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.2-Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6029085, Basement Flooding Improvement, Assignment No. 14-06A - Contract No. 09FS-71WP (Task Order No. 2) - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32205.pdf) |
PW35.3 | ACTION |
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Ward: 27, 28 |
Amendment to Contract No. 47014275, Tender Call No. 19-2009, Contract 09TE-103TU - Permanent Repairs to Utility Cuts - Toronto and East York District |
Origin |
(July 27, 2010) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management |
Recommendations |
The General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, recommend that:
1. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee grant authority to amend Contract No. 47014275 for the Permanent Repairs to Utility Cuts, Wards 27 and 28, Toronto and East York District, to A&F DiCarlo Ltd. by an additional $8,700.00 net of GST, revising the contract value from $2,635,728.10 to $2,644,428.10 net of GST |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Contract No. 47014275 for the permanent repairs to utility cuts in Wards 27 and 28 (Toronto and East York District), issued to A&F Di Carlo Ltd. The total amount requested is $8,700.00 net of GST, revising the current contract value from $2,635,728.10 to $2,644,428.10 net of GST. The combined value of all amendments to date including the requested amount is $504,169.80 which requires committee approval, in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 – Financial Control By-Law.
This increase is a result of additional utility cut repairs that caused extensive and unanticipated auxiliary damages to curbs, boulevards and sidewalks, and administrative delays as a result the City's labour disruption in 2009. The requested amendment allows for the processing of a final payment certificate for this contract.
The revised total remains within the established budgeted amount for utility cut repairs in Toronto and East York District.
The above noted extra work requested in this report has been completed. HST is not applicable as the work was completed prior to the HST implementation date of July 1, 2010. |
Financial Impact |
The contract increase identified in this report is $8,700.00 net of GST, bringing the total value of the contract to $2,644,428.10 net of GST. Funding was provided in the 2009 Transportation Services Operating Budget in account TP0132, Roadside Cut Repair.
The cost of this work has been recovered and results in an increase in revenue generated to the City. The increased value of the work is within the established budget amounts for utility cut repairs in the Toronto and East York District.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.3-Amendment to Contract No. 47014275, Tender Call 19-2009, Contract 09TE-103TU - Permanent Repairs to Utility Cuts - Toronto and East York District - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32227.pdf) |
PW35.4 | ACTION |
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Ward: 44 |
Amendment to Purchase Order Nos. 6025317 and 6025318 - Request for Proposal No. 9117-07-7283 - Highland Creek Treatment Plant - Implementation of Odour Control Upgrades |
Origin |
(July 28, 2010) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management |
Recommendations |
The Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, recommend that:
1. City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the amount of $1,554,405.37, net of HST Recoveries to CWW045-01 Odour Control Upgrades – Phase 1 Engineering from CWW036-05 Transformers and Switchgear as indicated in the table contained in the Financial Impact section of this report.
2. City Council grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6025317 for the provision of professional engineering services during design related to the Highland Creek Treatment Plant – Implementation of Odour Control Upgrades with AECOM Canada Ltd. by an additional amount of $938,441.00, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($954,957.56, net of HST Recoveries), revising the current contract value from $3,632,837.33 to $4,571,278.33 net of all applicable taxes and charges.
3. City Council grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6025318 for the provision of general office administration and site supervision services during construction related to the Highland Creek Treatment Plant – Implementation of Odour Control Upgrades with AECOM Canada Ltd. by an additional amount of $589,080.00 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($599,447.81, net of HST Recoveries), revising the current contract value from $1,211,188.71 to $1,800,268.71 net of all applicable taxes and charges. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to request authority to: (a) amend Purchase Order No. 6025317 for the provision of professional engineering services during design related to the Highland Creek Treatment Plant – Implementation of Odour Control Upgrades with AECOM Canada Ltd., and (b) amend Purchase Order No. 6025318 for the provision of general office administration and site supervision services during construction related to the Highland Creek Treatment Plant – Implementation of Odour Control Upgrades with AECOM Canada Ltd. The total amount being requested is $1,527,521.00 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,554,405.37, net of HST Recoveries) as outlined in recommendations 2 and 3 below.
The request for the Purchase Order amendments is to accommodate an increase in scope to provide an entirely new Grit Building as a result of a cost/benefit analysis being undertaken. The new building will provide enhanced odour collection and treatment thereby minimizing odours to the neighbouring community, and will address requirements of the Ministry of the Environment related to odour control reductions to facilitate regulatory compliance. |
Financial Impact |
The total value of purchase order amendments identified in this report is $1,527,521.00 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,554,405.37, net of HST Recoveries).
There is insufficient funding currently available in WBS Element CWW045-01 Odour Control Upgrades – Phase 1 Engineering for the purchase order amendments totalling $1,554,405.37, net of HST Recoveries. As a result, the additional cash flow is to be reallocated from the approved 2010 Toronto Water Capital Budget and 2011-2019 Capital Plan.
The following table summarizes the cash flow requirements, for the purchase order amendments identified in this report, by year, net of HST Recoveries. (See table in the report)
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.4-Amendment to Purchase Order Nos. 6025317 and 6025318 - Request for Proposal No. 9117-07-7283 - Highland Creek Treatment Plant - Implementation of Odour Control Upgrades - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32434.pdf) |
PW35.5 | ACTION |
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Ward: 5 |
Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6012548 - Humber Treatment Plant - Upgrade of Waste Activated Sludge Thickening Facility |
Origin |
(July 28, 2010) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management |
Recommendations |
The Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, recommend that:
1. City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the amount of $673,794.17 net of GST and HST recoveries to CWW008-44 from CWW049-04 – Digester Cleaning and upgrades as indicated in the table contained in the Financial Impact section of the report (July 29, 2010) from the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management.
2. City Council grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6012548 for professional services with MacViro Consultants Inc., a Division of Genivar Ontario Inc. for the provision of general office administration and site supervision services during construction by an additional amount of $665,015.96 net of all taxes ($673,794.17 net of GST and HST Recoveries). |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6012548 for professional engineering services during construction related to the Humber Treatment Plant – upgrade of waste activated sludge thickening facility. The total amount being requested is $665,015.96 net of all taxes ($673,794.17 net of GST and HST Recoveries) increasing the current contract value from $1,256,081.04 to $1,921,097.00 net of all taxes ($1,929,875.21 net of GST and HST Recoveries).
A portion of the extra work requested in this report was completed prior to the HST implementation date of July 1, 2010. Therefore, GST and HST recoveries are applicable.
This increase is as a result of additional engineering contract administration services during construction related to delays caused by unforeseen site conditions requiring additional work and labour disruptions from industry and municipal work stoppages. |
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The amendment for an additional $665,015.96 net of all taxes ($673,794.17 net of GST and HST Recoveries) increases the current contract value from $1,256,081.04 to $1,921,097.00 net of all taxes ($1,929,875.21 net of GST and HST Recoveries).
There is insufficient funding currently available in WBS Element CWW008-44 – Sludge Thickening Building Upgrade for the purchase order amendment of $673,794.17. As a result, the additional cash flow is to be reallocated from the approved 2010 Toronto Water Capital Budget and 2011-2019 Capital Plan.
The following table summarizes the cash flow requirements, for the purchase order amendment identified in this report, by year, net of GST and HST Recoveries:
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information. Toronto Water Capital Programming unit has been advised and concurs that funds are available. |
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Background Information |
PW35.5-Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6012548 - Humber Treatment Plant - Upgrade of Waste Activated Sludge Thickening Facility - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32435.pdf) |
PW35.6 | ACTION |
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Ward: 23 |
Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6020059 - Contract No. 06NY-18RD, Beecroft Road Extension in North York |
Origin |
(July 26, 2010) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management |
Recommendations |
The Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, recommend that:
1. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6020059 issued to 614128 Ontario Ltd. o/a Trisan Construction for Contract No. 06NY-18RD, Beecroft Road Extension and Associated Underground Plant Installations by an additional $225,000.00 net of all taxes. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6020059 issued to 614128 Ontario Ltd. o/a Trisan Construction for Contract No. 06NY-18RD, Beecroft Road Extension in the North York District. The total amount requested is $225,000.00 net of all taxes revising the total contract value from $4,482,603.70 to $4,707,603.70. The combined value of all amendments to date including the requested amount is $630,000.00, which requires committee approval, in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control By-Law.
This increase is a result of additional work due to unforeseen site conditions encountered during construction. The contractor has recently agreed to a reduced final construction cost which has reduced the amendment. This requested amendment will enable City staff to make final payments to the contactor and close the contract. |
Financial Impact |
The amendment for an additional $225,000.00 net of all taxes increases the purchase order value to $4,707,603.70.
The funding for this increase has been reserved by Transportation Services for this purchase order amendment and is available in the 2010 Transportation Capital Budget under account number CTP310-04-34. The cash-flow requirement for this project is $225,000.00 all in 2010. There will be no financial impact in future years.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.6-Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6020059 - Contract No. 06NY-18RD, Beecroft Road Extension in North York - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32436.pdf) |
PW35.7 | ACTION |
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Ward: 19 |
Agreements with Railway Companies, Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, Contract No. 10FS-34S |
Origin |
(August 3, 2010) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services |
Recommendations |
The Executive Director, Technical Services recommends that:
1. City Council grant authority to negotiate and enter into agreements, including rail crossing agreements, with property owners and/or affected railway companies, as required to permit the construction, maintenance and use of the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, Contract 10FS-34S, on terms acceptable to the Executive Director of Technical Services and the Acting Director of Waterfront Secretariat, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, and that the Executive Director of Technical Services be authorized to execute any required agreements on behalf of the City.
2. City Council grant authority to the City Solicitor, in the event that acceptable crossing agreements cannot be negotiated, to undertake an application to the Canadian Transportation Agency under the Canadian Transportation Act, to obtain permission from the Agency for the construction, use and future maintenance of the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to recommend that authority be granted to negotiate and execute agreements with rail companies affected by the construction of the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge.
An expedited completion of the required agreements is necessary to facilitate the construction of the Fort York pedestrian/cycle bridge in time for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration in 2012. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial impacts associated with the negotiation of any agreement with rail companies affected by the construction of the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge.
Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge project is managed directly by the City in consultation with Waterfront Toronto. The total funding of $17.440 million for the Fort York Pedestrian Bridge was included in a staff report entitled “Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative Five-Year Business Plan/Ten Year Forecast (2008-2017)” adopted by Council in 2008. This funding includes $440,000.00 for the completion of the Fort York Environmental Assessment and $17.0 million for the detailed design and construction of the Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge. The funding of $17.440 million also includes $10,000 estimated by the consultant representing GO Transit to prepare a crossing agreement with the City.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed this report and agree with the financial impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.7-Agreements with Railway Companies, Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, Contract No. 10FS-34S - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32439.pdf) |
PW35.8 | ACTION |
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Ward: 20 |
Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6020685 - Simcoe Street Extension, Railway Underpass South of Front Street |
Origin |
(July 29, 2010) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management |
Recommendations |
The General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, recommend that:
1. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6020685 to FHR Properties Inc. for the City’s share of the costs related to the Simcoe Street Underpass by an additional amount of $1,387,704.86 net of all taxes, revising the current value from $21,713,000.00 to $23,100,704.86, net of all taxes. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to request approval to amend Purchase Order No. 6020685 by an amount of $1,387,704.86, net of all taxes, as final payment to FHR Properties Inc. for costs in excess of the limit of Purchase Order No. 6020685 for the construction of the Simcoe Street Underpass, south of Front Street revising the current value from $21,713,000.00 to $23,100,704.86, net of all taxes as required by the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 – Financial Control By-Law.
This amendment represents the City’s share in the increase in the cost of engineering services related to design and contract administration during construction, as well as additional unanticipated work scope in the finalization of the construction of the Simcoe Street Underpass. |
Financial Impact |
The amendment for an additional amount of $1,387,704.86, net of all taxes, increases the current value of Purchase Order No. 6020685 from $21,713,000.00 to $23,100,704.86 (net of all taxes). Sufficient funding is available in the 2010 Transportation Services Capital Budget in accounts CTP801-10 and CTP510-01.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.-Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6020685 - Simcoe Street Extension, Railway Underpass South of Front Street - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32438.pdf) |
PW35.9 | ACTION |
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Ward: 2 |
Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6027774 - Belfield Road Resurfacing and Watermain Replacement and Martin Grove Road Resurfacing - Contract 09EY-02RD |
Origin |
(August 5, 2010) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management |
Recommendations |
The Executive Director, Technical Services, and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, recommend that:
1. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee grant authority to amend Purchase Order No. 6027774, issued to D. Crupi & Sons Limited for Contract 09EY-02RD, by an additional amount of $874,139.75 excluding GST. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order No.6027774 which was issued to D. Crupi & Sons Limited for the resurfacing, watermain replacement and sidewalk reconstruction on Belfield Road from Highway 27 to Kipling Avenue and on Martin Grove Road from Belfield Road to the north limit of Highway 409. The total amendment being requested is $874,139.75 excluding GST, revising the current contract value from $2,737,705.00 to $3,611,844.75 excluding GST which requires committee approval, in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control By-Law.
The amendment is required to cover the cost of increased quantities of contract tendered items and extra work required to satisfactorily complete the project and to facilitate final payment and contract closure. |
Financial Impact |
The amendment for an additional amount of $874,139.75 net of GST increases the current contract value from $2,737,705.00 to $3,611,844.75 net of GST. Sufficient funding is available for this increase in the 2010 Transportation Services Capital Budget in account CTP310-01-32 in the amount of $649,102.82 and in the 2010 Toronto Water Capital Budget in account CPW542-04-12 in the amount of $225,036.93.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.9-Amendment to Purchase Order No. 6027774, Belfield Road Resurfacing and Watermain Replacement and Martin Grove Road Resurfacing - Contract 09EY-02RD - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32840.pdf) |
PW35.10 | ACTION |
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Ward: All |
Garbage Collection - For Tenants in Residential Units Above Commercial (RUAC) Properties |
Origin |
(July 26, 2010) Report from General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services |
Recommendations |
The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to investigate Option 4 contained in the report (July 26, 2010) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by mid-2011 on implementation. |
Summary |
Solid Waste Management Staff were asked to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in response to PW29.7 to amend Chapter 841, Waste Collections, Commercial Properties to require Residential Units Above Commercial premises (RUAC) property owners, who receive the tax rebate, to provide bag tags to the tenant at no additional cost. This report discusses the four options staff considered with regards to RUAC owners and the use of bag tags. Solid Waste Management Services will further explore the fourth option discussed in the report ("Invoice Option”) and will report back to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by mid-2011 on how to implement such a policy. |
Financial Impact |
There are no immediate financial impacts arising as a result of this report. |
Background Information |
PW35.10-Garbage Collection - For Tenants in Residential Units Above Commercial (RUAC) Properties - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32844.pdf) |
PW35.11 | ACTION |
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F. G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway Closure - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario - 2011, 2012 and 2013 "Ride for Heart" Event |
Origin |
(August 3, 2010) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services |
Recommendations |
The General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that:
1. City Council approve the closure of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from the Humber River to the Don Valley Parkway, including all ramps, and the Don Valley Parkway, from the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to York Mills Road, including all ramps, on the Sundays of, June 5, 2011, June 3, 2012 and June 2, 2013 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 “Ride for Heart” event.
2. City Council prohibit other road closures due to events or film permits on arterial roads bounded by Highway No. 401, Warden Avenue, the Lake, Humber River, Queen Street/The Queensway, and Yonge Street, which will be required to accommodate overflow traffic from the expressway closures on the day of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 “Ride for Heart” event. |
Summary |
This report is to seek City Council’s authority to close the F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario’s "Ride for Heart" event for 2011, 2012 and 2013. |
Financial Impact |
The event organizers will be responsible for the costs associated with the 2011, 2012 and 2013 “Ride for Heart” event. There are no direct financial implications to the City. |
Background Information |
PW35.11-F. G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway Closure - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario - 2011, 2012 and 2013 "Ride for Heart" Event - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32460.pdf) PW35.11-F. G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway Closure - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario - 2011, 2012 and 2013 "Ride for Heart" Event - Appendix A (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32461.pdf) |
PW35.12 | ACTION |
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Ward: 20, 28 |
Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment |
Origin |
(July 28, 2010) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services |
Recommendations |
The General Manager, Transportation Services, 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 “Modifications to the York/Bay/Yonge Ramps to the Gardiner Expressway – Class Environmental Assessment Study” in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. |
Summary |
The City of Toronto Official Plan and the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan (2003) each have policies to promote the creation of pedestrian friendly environments, as well as improving conditions for cyclists. In line with these policies, several studies and plans, including the Central Bayfront Ramp Study and the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, have identified possible modifications to the road network in the vicinity of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway York, Bay and Yonge Streets eastbound off-ramps and Bay Street on-ramp to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists as well as the urban fabric of this downtown neighbourhood.
The need to make these changes to the original (1960s) Gardiner Expressway ramps stems from the vastly different demands and uses of today. The current volume of pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular activity in the central waterfront, in association with extensive development and further planned intensification, requires a re-working of the road system so as to preserve its operational integrity while improving conditions for all users.
A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study has been undertaken to identify modifications to these York, Bay and Yonge Street ramps. The EA study included the identification and evaluation of a reasonable range of alternatives in consultation with the public and review agencies.
The resulting Recommended Design is to reconfigure the eastbound off-ramps to a single shorter direct off-ramp to Harbour Street at Lower Simcoe Street. This shorter ramp will allow exiting motorists to turn right or left from Harbour Street to Lower Simcoe Street (right only), York Street, Bay Street, and Yonge Street. In addition, a new north-south road is recommended, connecting Harbour Street to Queens Quay east of York Street. These modifications will maintain acceptable traffic conditions and improve mobility within the area while freeing up road space, sidewalks, and open space to enable improvements to the public realm.
The entry ramp from northbound Bay Street to the eastbound Gardiner Expressway was also assessed during this study. The ramp is recommended to be closed to general traffic but remain available as a bus-only ramp. This reduction in ramp volume will significantly improve the conditions for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the ramp on the east side of Bay Street, while maintaining emergency vehicle access to the elevated Expressway and avoiding disruption to service from the nearby GO Transit Bus Terminal.
The Harbour Street off-ramp and the Bay Street on-ramp can be treated as two distinct entities, despite having been the subject of a combined EA study. The Bay Street proposal is an operational change that is pre-approved under the Municipal Class EA, whereas the Harbour Street ramp, as a new facility, requires that a Notice of Study Completion be issued and the Environmental Study Report filed in the public record for a minimum 30-day review period per the Municipal Class EA procedures. |
Financial Impact |
There is no immediate financial impact resulting from the recommendations contained in this report.
The preliminary construction cost of all elements of the Recommended Design is approximately $12 million although the costs of these modifications will be refined during the course of securing further required approvals. Currently no funds are provided for these works in the Transportation Services 2010 Capital Budget or 10-year Capital Plan and Forecast. Funding sources and schedules for implementation will be included as part of future year Capital Budgets for Transportation Services. A future staff report will be submitted that provides a funding and staging strategy for implementing the reconfiguration of these Gardiner Expressway ramps.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information. |
Background Information |
PW35.12-Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32472.pdf) PW35.12-Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Attachment 1 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32499.pdf) PW35.12-Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Attachment 2 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32500.pdf) PW35.12-Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Attachment 3 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32501.pdf) PW35.12-Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Attachment 4 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32502.pdf) PW35.12-Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Attachment 5 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32503.pdf) PW35.12-Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Attachment 6 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32504.pdf) PW35.12-Gardiner Expressway York/Bay/Yonge Interchange Reconfiguration - Attachment 7 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32505.pdf) |
PW35.13 | ACTION |
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Ward: 32 |
Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment Annual Compliance Reports 2009 |
Origin |
(August 3, 2010) Report from General Manager, Toronto Water |
Recommendations |
The General Manager, Toronto Water, recommends that:
1. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee receive for information the “Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment: Implementation of the Approved Undertaking – 2009 Annual Compliance Report”, as submitted to the Ministry of the Environment by staff on March 31, 2010.
2. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee receive for information the Implementation and Compliance Monitoring Committee’s (ICMC) 2009 Mediation Agreement Interim Compliance Report with staff responses to concerns and comments raised by the ICMC contained therein. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to submit: (i) the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment Approved Undertaking 2009 Annual Compliance Report as submitted by staff to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) in March 2010; and (ii) the 2009 Mediation Agreement Interim Compliance Report on behalf of the Implementation and Compliance Monitoring Committee (ICMC).
The Approved Undertaking Annual Compliance Report summarizes the City’s activities undertaken during the preceding year and is submitted to the MOE to fulfill a condition of approval of the Environmental Assessment. The Interim Compliance Report summarizes the ICMC’s concerns with respect to the implementation of the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment Mediation Agreement and provides a set of staff responses for each concern raised.
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Financial Impact |
There are no financial impacts resulting from this report. |
Background Information |
PW35.13-Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment Annual Compliance Reports 2009 - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32457.pdf) PW35.13-Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment - Attachment 1 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32458.pdf) PW35.13-Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment - Attachment 2 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32459.pdf) |
PW35.14 | ACTION |
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Ward: 40 |
Electronic Policing Pilot Project - Pharmacy Avenue |
Origin |
(June 1, 2010) Letter from Councillor Norm Kelly, Ward 40 - Scarborough Agincourt |
Summary |
Councillor Norm Kelly requesting the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to ask the Provincial Government for permission to introduce a pilot electronic policing project on the section of Pharmacy Avenue south of Finch that has the three schools. |
Background Information |
PW35.14-Electronic Policing Pilot Project - Pharmacy Avenue - Letter from Councillor Norm Kelly (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32240.pdf) |
PW35.15 | ACTION |
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Ward: All |
Mixed Waste Processing Study Health Impact Assessment |
Origin |
(June 28, 2010) Letter from Board of Health |
Summary |
The Board of Health on June 28, 2010, amongst other things, forwarded the report (June 10, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health entitled "Mixed Waste Processing Study Health Impact Assessment" to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee for information. |
Background Information |
Pw35.15-Mixed Waste Processing Study Health Impact Assessment - Letter from Board of Health (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32510.pdf) PW35.15-Mixed Waste Processing Study Health Impact Assessment - Staff Report (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32511.pdf) PW35.15-Mixed Waste Processing Study Health Impact Assessment - Attachment 1 (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-32512.pdf) |
PW35.16 | ACTION |
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Ward: 32 |
Request for Reimbursement of Cost of Installing a Sewer Clean-out at 67 Kingswood Road |
Origin |
(July 31, 2010) Letter from Council Speaker and Councillor Sandra Bussin, Ward 32 - Beaches-East York |
Summary |
Council Speaker and Councillor Sandra Bussin requesting, on behalf of Ms. Sue Stuart, the reimbursement of $2,887.50 for a sewer clean-out that was installed at 67 Kingswood Road as a result of a recommendation made by City staff at a public meeting. |
Background Information |
PW35.16-Request for Reimbursement of Cost of Installing a Sewer Clean-out at 67 Kingswood Road - Letter from Council Speaker and Councillor Sandra Bussin (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-33023.pdf) |