Item - 2012.PG16.18

Tracking Status

PG16.18 - East Bayfront LRT (TE17.112)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted

City Council Decision

City Council on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council support and endorse the East Bayfront LRT line as an added priority for Toronto's transit network.

 

2.         City Council request the City Manager and the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto and Metrolinx, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting on October 12, 2012, addressing the following:

 

a.         explore funding and financial tools that may be available to complete the waterfront rapid transit plan, and

 

b.         explore connecting East Bayfront with Cherry Street to facilitate transportation for the Pan/Parapan Am Games Athletes' Village and future residents in the West Don Lands and East Bayfront.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council considered Items PG16.16, PG16.18 and TE17.112 together.

Background Information (Committee)

(June 15, 2012) Letter from Councillor Pam McConnell on Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE17.112 (East Bayfront LRT)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-48508.pdf
(June 13, 2012) East Bayfront LRT (TE17.112)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-48510.pdf
(February 7, 2012) Letter from John C. O'Keefe Jr., Managing Partner, 3c Lakeshore Inc.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-48628.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(July 9, 2012) E-mail from Jack Brannigan (CC.Supp.PG16.18.1)
(July 10, 2012) E-mail from Julie Beddoes, Chair, Development Committee, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association (CC.New.PG16.18.2)

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-11-2012 6:49 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - PG16.18 - Adopt the item
Total members that voted Yes: 38 Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 6 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Ron Moeser

PG16.18 - East Bayfront LRT (TE17.112)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council support and endorse the East Bayfront LRT line as an added priority for Toronto's transit network.

 

2.         City Council request the City Manager and the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto and Metrolinx, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting on October 12, 2012, addressing the following:

 

a.         explore funding and financial tools that may be available to complete the waterfront rapid transit plan, and

 

b.         explore connecting East Bayfront with Cherry Street to facilitate transportation for the Pan/Parapan Am Games Athletes' Village and future residents in the West Don Lands and East Bayfront.

Origin

(June 15, 2012) Letter from Councillor Pam McConnell

Summary

I would like to bring to your attention an item that was unanimously endorsed by the Toronto and East York Community Council on Wednesday 13 June 2012, regarding the East Bayfront LRT.

 

Within a few short years, Toronto will host the Pan/Parapan American Games.  A vital part of the 2015 Games infrastructure is the Athletes' Village, which will house over 10,000 participants in the West Don Lands.  This premier sports event will bring an unprecedented level of activity and traffic to Toronto's waterfront, and it will bring the attention of the world.

 

Meanwhile, the East Bayfront is the site of considerable investment by international developers and is set to become the location for hundreds of businesses, tens of thousands of residents, and a destination for both Torontonians and visitors.  Already the home for Corus and the new George Brown College Campus, this area will become a key economic driver for the city.

 

Furthermore, this transit line has been identified as a necessary component to unlock the future opportunities in the Port Lands.

 

However, these efforts to bring economic and social benefit to Toronto are in serious jeopardy because the City has not followed through on its promise and obligation to provide rapid transit to the area.  The Environmental Assessment and designs have all been completed and approved for the East Bayfront LRT, but it is only partially funded.

 

Currently, work is underway on revitalizing the stretch of Queens Quay west of Bay Street.  The work here will include realigning the tracks and improving the flow for transit, traffic, and pedestrians.  This project is only one part of the entire waterfront transit plan, but it is the only portion that is completely funded at this time.  The entire waterfront transit plan needs to be completed to ensure its success and effectiveness.

 

It is imperative that the Planning and Growth Management Committee support and endorse the East Bayfront LRT as an additional priority in Toronto's transit plan and that staff immediately ensure that financial resources are identified to complete the Queens Quay transit strategy.

Background Information

(June 15, 2012) Letter from Councillor Pam McConnell on Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE17.112 (East Bayfront LRT)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-48508.pdf
(June 13, 2012) East Bayfront LRT (TE17.112)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-48510.pdf
(February 7, 2012) Letter from John C. O'Keefe Jr., Managing Partner, 3c Lakeshore Inc.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-48628.pdf

Speakers

Alfredo Romano, President, Castlepoint Studio Partners Limited
Councillor Pam McConnell, Ward 28, Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Frank Di Giorgio (Carried)

2 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That the requested report be submitted to the October 12, 2012 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee.


3 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council