Item - 2013.PW22.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 11, 2013 with amendments.
- City Council considered this item on May 7, 2013 and postponed its consideration to a later date. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on April 10, 2013 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 7, 2013.
PW22.9 - Toronto Street Furniture Program - Year 5 Status Update and Agreement Modifications
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 11, 12 and 13, 2013, deleted the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendations and confirmed the confidential instructions issued to staff in closed session.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on June 13, 2013, and considered confidential information on this Item as pertains to security of the property of the municipality or local board.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57066.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix A - Street Furniture Revenue Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57067.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix B - 2012 Street Furniture Installation Progress Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57068.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix C - Year 5 Street Furniture Installations/Total Year 1-5 Installations by Ward
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57069.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix D - Amended Schedule H - Street Furniture Roll-out Schedule
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57070.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix E - New Model Litter Bin for Narrow Streets and Dero Bike Rack
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57071.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix F - Street Furniture Maintenance Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57072.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix G - Examples of Creative Advertising Campaigns in Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57073.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix H - Guidelines for Special Creative Advertising Proposals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57074.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-59113.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(April 6, 2013) E-mail from Patrick Dinnen (PW.New.PW22.9.2)
(April 8, 2013) Submission from Gord Brown (PW.New.PW22.9.3)
(April 8, 2013) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 22 - St. Paul's (PW.New.PW22.9.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/comm/communicationfile-35734.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(June 13, 2013) Submission from Councillor Janet Davis, forwarding various communications on the Toronto Street Furniture Program (CC.New.PW22.9.6)
Motions (City Council)
June 13, 2013 at 6:10 p.m. - Speaker Nunziata advised that City Council had completed its closed session consideration of the PW22.9 - Toronto Street Furniture Program - Year 5 Status Update and Agreement Modifications.
City Council had given confidential instructions to staff in closed session as permitted by the City of Toronto Act.
That City Council delete the recommendations of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee and confirm the confidential instructions issued to staff in closed session.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-13-2013 6:08 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW22.9 - Minnan-Wong - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 29 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Doug Holyday, Josh Matlow, John Parker |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Frank Di Giorgio, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson |
PW22.9 - Toronto Street Furniture Program - Year 5 Status Update and Agreement Modifications
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2013, deferred consideration of Item PW22.9 to the City Council meeting on June 11 and 12, 2013.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57066.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix A - Street Furniture Revenue Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57067.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix B - 2012 Street Furniture Installation Progress Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57068.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix C - Year 5 Street Furniture Installations/Total Year 1-5 Installations by Ward
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57069.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix D - Amended Schedule H - Street Furniture Roll-out Schedule
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57070.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix E - New Model Litter Bin for Narrow Streets and Dero Bike Rack
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57071.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix F - Street Furniture Maintenance Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57072.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix G - Examples of Creative Advertising Campaigns in Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57073.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix H - Guidelines for Special Creative Advertising Proposals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57074.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(April 6, 2013) E-mail from Patrick Dinnen (PW.New.PW22.9.2)
(April 8, 2013) Submission from Gord Brown (PW.New.PW22.9.3)
(April 8, 2013) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 22 - St. Paul's (PW.New.PW22.9.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/comm/communicationfile-35734.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council defer the Item to the next regular meeting on June 11 and 12, 2013 meeting of Council.
Vote (Defer Item) May-09-2013 7:50 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW22.9 - Shiner - motion 1 - Defer the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Mike Del Grande, John Parker |
| Total members that were Absent: 17 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
PW22.9 - Toronto Street Furniture Program - Year 5 Status Update and Agreement Modifications
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor to amend Section 10.7 of the Street Furniture Agreement with Astral Media to permit Creative Advertising enhancements on transit shelters, subject to guidelines set out in Appendix H of the report (March 21, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council approve electronic, static copy on transit shelters in the Street Furniture Agreement, subject to any further standards to be developed in conjunction with the review of third party signage containing electronic copy forthcoming in September 2013.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to ensure that the City's share of 8.5 percent of free advertising is distributed throughout the digital ads in an equitable manner across all media elements.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work directly with the provincial lead for the Ontario Seniors Strategy to ensure that City benches have the appropriate arm rests and meet the best possible design standards that support various mobility needs.
5. City Council request the Director, Public Realm Office, and Astral Media to consult with the Toronto Seniors Forum prior to implementing changes to the design.
6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the October 21, 2013 Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting with any proposed changes to the contract arising from the discussions set out in Recommendation 1 in the report (March 21, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on improved guidelines with regard to the placement of street furniture in the Heritage Conservation Districts and in front of designated properties as part of the request to change the modes of advertising.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the annual update on implementation of the City's Coordinated Street Furniture Program including revenues, inventory and completion rates by street furniture element, installation locations, complaints and response times and maintenance compliance issues.
The Year 5 report also describes Astral Media's inability to locate its full complement of InfoPillars on City streets, subject to the new set of guidelines and consultation process endorsed by City Council at its meeting of July 12, 13 and 14, 2012. Due to the new protocol, Astral Media will be likely unable to locate more than 85 InfoPillars out of the total 120 directed by the contract, resulting in the loss of anticipated advertising revenue. The report also discusses the inability of Astral Media to light many of their transit shelters due to ongoing issues with Toronto Hydro related to street light connections.
As directed by City Council, the report provides an update on the practice of "creative advertising" that is not specifically addressed in the Street Furniture Agreement. Research shows that this is an international practice, and the report recommends officially approving creative advertising enhancements on transit shelters, subject to guidelines which set out requirements for public safety and accessibility.
The report also supports the request from Astral Media for permission to amend the Street Furniture Agreement to use static electronic copy (digital technology) on its transit shelters. Any required standards to direct the location and operations of the advertising will be brought forward in September 2013 in a Council directed report from Toronto Building, in conjunction with Transportation Services, and in consultation with City Planning, on the impact of third party signs containing static electronic copy.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57066.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix A - Street Furniture Revenue Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57067.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix B - 2012 Street Furniture Installation Progress Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57068.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix C - Year 5 Street Furniture Installations/Total Year 1-5 Installations by Ward
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57069.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix D - Amended Schedule H - Street Furniture Roll-out Schedule
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57070.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix E - New Model Litter Bin for Narrow Streets and Dero Bike Rack
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57071.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix F - Street Furniture Maintenance Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57072.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix G - Examples of Creative Advertising Campaigns in Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57073.pdf
(March 21, 2013) Appendix H - Guidelines for Special Creative Advertising Proposals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-57074.pdf
Communications
(April 6, 2013) E-mail from Patrick Dinnen (PW.New.PW22.9.2)
(April 8, 2013) Submission from Gord Brown (PW.New.PW22.9.3)
(April 8, 2013) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 22 - St. Paul's (PW.New.PW22.9.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/comm/communicationfile-35734.pdf
Speakers
Lance Martin, Partner and Executive Creative Director, Union Advertising
Ron Hutchinson, Senior Vice President, Real Estate, Ontario, Astral Out-of-Home
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Motions
That City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to ensure that the City's share of 8.5 percent of free advertising is distributed throughout the digital ads in an equitable manner across all media elements.
That the General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on improved guidelines with regard to the placement of street furniture in the Heritage Conservation Districts and in front of designated properties as part of the request to change the modes of advertising.
That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services:
1. To work directly with the provincial lead for the Ontario Seniors Strategy, to ensure that City benches have the appropriate arm rests and meet the best possible design standards that support various mobility needs.
2. Ensure that the Director, Public Realm Office and Astral Media consult with the Toronto Seniors Forum prior to implementing changes to the design.
3. Report back to the October 21, 2013 Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting with any proposed changes to the contract arising from the discussions set out in Recommendation 1 in the report (March 21, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
That Motion 3 by Councillor Parker be referred to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for consideration.
(This motion was reconsidered later in the meeting. See Motion 5 by Councillor Grimes and Motion 6 by Councillor Minnan-Wong.)
That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee reconsider the item as it relates to Motion 4 by Councillor Minnan-Wong.
That Motion 3 by Councillor Parker be referred to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for consideration.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-10-2013
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Michelle Berardinetti, Mark Grimes, Denzil Minnan-Wong (Chair), John Parker |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Janet Davis, Mike Layton |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |