Item - 2008.PG17.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 15, 2008 with amendments.
- This item will be considered by Planning and Growth Management Committee on July 2, 2008. It will be considered by City Council on July 15, 2008, subject to the actions of the Planning and Growth Management Committee.
PG17.8 - Request for Approval of the Sheppard East LRT Environmental Assessment Study
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
City Council Decision
City Council on July 15, 16 and 17, 2008, adopted the following motions:
1. City Council approve the recommendations of the Sheppard East LRT Environmental Assessment study to allow staff to begin detailed design as soon as possible, and be in a position to begin construction of this first Transit City light rail line in 2009.
2. City Council authorize staff to submit the final Environmental Assessment Study report for the 30-day public review period, as required to complete the EA process for this project.
3. City Council advise the Province of Ontario of its approval of this Environmental Assessment study.
4. During the detailed design phase, the Toronto Transit Commission be requested to consider options that minimize the amount of property expropriated for the widening of Sheppard Avenue.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-14148.pdf
Attachment - TTC Report No. 11
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-14149.pdf
PG17.8 - Request for Approval of the Sheppard East LRT Environmental Assessment Study
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
Origin
Recommendations
The Toronto Transit Commission recommends that City Council:
1. Approve the recommendations of the Sheppard East LRT EA study to allow staff to begin detailed design as soon as possible, and be in a position to begin construction of this first Transit City light rail line in 2009.
2. Authorize staff to submit the final Environmental Assessment Study report for the 30-day public review period, as required to complete the EA process for this project.
3. Advise the Province of Ontario of its approval of this EA study.
Summary
Advising that the Toronto Transit Commission on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, considered a report entitled "Request for Approval of the Sheppard East LRT Environmental Assessment Study", and forwarded the report to City Council for approval.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-14148.pdf
Attachment - TTC Report No. 11
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-14149.pdf