Item - 2011.PW9.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 29, 2011 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on November 3, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 29, 2011.
PW9.12 - Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge Alternative Design
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 19 - Trinity-Spadina
City Council Decision
City Council on November 29, 30 and December 1, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the construction of the Fort York Pedestrian Bridge with a visually appealing design consistent with either Alternative A1, A2 or A5, which provide an inclined arch support system based pedestrian bridge consistent with the original pedestrian bridge design but at reduced costs.
2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Technical Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Acting Director, Waterfront Secretariat, and the Chief Corporate Officer to work with Build Toronto, and its development partners, to incorporate the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge, on behalf of the City, consistent with the planning objectives outlined in the report (November 1, 2011) from the Executive Director, Technical Services, and in conjunction with the area development.
3. City Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, consider the master plan being developed for the Ordnance triangle lands as part of the 5 year review Official Plan and the Municipal Comprehensive Review currently being undertaken and that the result be reported to Planning and Growth Management Committee no later than June 2012.
4. City Council direct the appropriate staff to strongly consider using Section 37 funds raised through the development of the property within the Ordnance Triangle lands to offset the costs of the Fort York Bridge.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-42136.pdf
(November 1, 2011) Attachments to the report from the Executive Director, Technical Services - Alternatives A1 to A5
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-42137.pdf
(November 3, 2011) Staff Presentation on Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge - Alternative Design
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-42144.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cc/comm/communicationfile-26919.pdf
(November 24, 2011) E-mail from Sybil McEnteer (CC.Supp.PW9.12.2)
PW9.12 - Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge Alternative Design
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 19 - Trinity-Spadina
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the construction of the Fort York Pedestrian Bridge with a visually appealing design consistent with either Alternative A1, A2 or A5, which provide an inclined arch support system based pedestrian bridge consistent with the original pedestrian bridge design but at reduced costs.
2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Technical Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Acting Director, Waterfront Secretariat, and the Chief Corporate Officer to work with Build Toronto, and its development partners, to incorporate the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge, on behalf of the City, consistent with the planning objectives outlined in the report (November 1, 2011) from the Executive Director, Technical Services, and in conjunction with the area development.
3. City Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, consider the master plan being developed for the Ordnance triangle lands as part of the 5 year review Official Plan and the Municipal Comprehensive Review currently being undertaken and that the result be reported to Planning and Growth Management Committee no later than June 2012.
4. City Council direct the appropriate staff to strongly consider using Section 37 funds raised through the development of the property within the Ordnance Triangle lands to offset the costs of the Fort York Bridge.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Director, Technical Services, gave a presentation to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the Fort York Pedestrian Bridge.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to identify alternative, lower cost options for a Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge from Wellington Street to Fort York over the GO Transit (Metrolinx) rail corridor, and to provide a status update on area planning activities relevant to the bridge funding possibilities.
City staff has identified five possible bridge options that range in cost from $11.2 million to $19.7 million, including all construction and related delivery costs. Three options that retain the original bridge alignment as determined by the original Environmental Study Report (ESR) completed in 2009, and the detailed design completed in 2010, would not require an EA addendum. Two of the options that include a new alignment would require an addendum.
Build Toronto is undertaking a Master Planning process for the Ordnance Triangle lands within which the pedestrian and cycle bridge would be located and have consulted with City staff. City staff is also engaged in a review of a development application at 30 Ordnance Street. Together, City staff and Build Toronto have identified opportunities to create value from the development that, when added to projected Section 37 and other development related funding, will exceed the cost of the bridge.
This report summarizes some of the possible funding opportunities for the bridge based on contributions from potential area development and the possible synergies available through a coordinated effort with area development.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-42136.pdf
(November 1, 2011) Attachments to the report from the Executive Director, Technical Services - Alternatives A1 to A5
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-42137.pdf
(November 3, 2011) Staff Presentation on Fort York Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge - Alternative Design
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-42144.pdf
Motions
City Council direct the appropriate staff to strongly consider using Section 37 funds raised through the development of the property within the Ordnance Triangle lands to offset the costs of the Fort York Bridge.
City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, to report through the Executive Committee on additional ways to finance the Fort York Bridge with as little debt as possible.
That Motion 2b by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong be replaced with the following:
City Council request the appropriate City staff to report to the appropriate Committee on the current use of the City-owned lands north of the railway lands and adjacent to the public park and the use that may be considered for these lands.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-03-2011
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Denzil Minnan-Wong (Chair), John Parker, Gord Perks, David Shiner |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |