Item - 2010.EX39.18
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 26, 2010 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on January 4, 2010 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 26, 2010.
EX39.18 - Request for Approval of the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT Environmental Assessment Study
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
City Council Decision
City Council on January 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the recommendation of the joint City/TTC Etobicoke-Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Transit Project Assessment Study, for a LRT line from Finch Station to Humber College including the alignment, stops, stations (and related surface facilities), and traffic management, as described in the attached “Etobicoke-Finch West Light Rail Transit, Environmental Project Report, Draft Executive Summary” in the letter (December 17, 2009) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission.
2. City Council approve the recommendations of the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT Transit Project Assessment Study in the letter (December 17, 2009) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, and authorize staff to submit the Environmental Project Report (EPR) to the Ministry of Environment.
3. City Council forward the letter (December 17, 2009) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, to Metrolinx, Humber College, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, York Region, GO Transit, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for information.
4. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to have meaningful consultation with interested communities and local councillors regarding urban design, bicycle lanes and landscaping issues, and report the outcome of these consultations to City Council, through the Executive Committee.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26145.pdf
Report - Request for Approval of the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT Environmental Assessment Study
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26146.pdf
Etobicoke-Finch West Light Rail Transit - Environmental Project Report Draft Executive Summary - December 2009
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26147.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to have meaningful consultation with interested communities and local councillors regarding urban design, bicycle lanes and landscaping issues.
(Amended by motion 2)
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jan-26-2010 4:29 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX39.18 - Filion - Motion 1, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Rob Ford |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Giorgio Mammoliti |
That Motion 1 by Councillor Filion be amended by adding to the end, the words "and report the outcome of these consultations to City Council, through the Executive Committee", so that the motion now reads:
That City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to have meaningful consultation with interested communities and local councillors regarding urban design, bicycle lanes and landscaping issues, and report the outcome of these consultations to City Council, through the Executive Committee..
Vote (Amend Motion) Jan-26-2010 4:28 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX39.18 - Pantalone - Motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford, Doug Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Giorgio Mammoliti |
Vote (Receive Item) Jan-26-2010 4:27 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX39.18 - Ford - Motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Rob Ford, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, David Shiner |
| Total members that voted No: 38 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Giorgio Mammoliti |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jan-26-2010 4:30 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX39.18 - Adopt the Item, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Case Ootes, David Shiner, Michael Walker |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Giorgio Mammoliti |
EX39.18 - Request for Approval of the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT Environmental Assessment Study
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the recommendation of the joint City/TTC Etobicoke-Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Transit Project Assessment Study, for a LRT line from Finch Station to Humber College including the alignment, stops, stations (and related surface facilities), and traffic management, as described in the attached “Etobicoke-Finch West Light Rail Transit, Environmental Project Report, Draft Executive Summary” in the letter (December 17, 2009) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission.
2. City Council approve the recommendations of the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT Transit Project Assessment Study in the letter (December 17, 2009) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, and authorize staff to submit the Environmental Project Report (EPR) to the Ministry of Environment.
4. City Council forward the letter (December 17, 2009) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, to Metrolinx, Humber College, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, York Region, GO Transit, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for information.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Mr. Sameh Ghally, Program Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, gave a presentation to the Executive Committee on the Request for Approval of the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT Environmental Assessment Study and submitted a copy of his presentation.
Origin
Summary
The Toronto Transit Commission at its meeting on December 16, 2009, the Commission considered the report entitled, "Request for Approval of the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT Environmental Assessment Study".
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26145.pdf
Report - Request for Approval of the Etobicoke-Finch West LRT Environmental Assessment Study
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26146.pdf
Etobicoke-Finch West Light Rail Transit - Environmental Project Report Draft Executive Summary - December 2009
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26147.pdf