Item - 2026.IE27.3

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on February 25, 2026. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
  • See also 2025.IE26.13

IE27.3 - Utility Construction Photo Documentation

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Wards:
1 - Etobicoke North, 2 - Etobicoke Centre, 5 - York South - Weston, 14 - Toronto - Danforth, 23 - Scarborough North

Committee Decision

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the April 7, 2026 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

Origin

(November 20, 2025) Letter from City Council

Summary

City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, referred Item AU10.9 to the December 4, 2025 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for consideration.

Background Information

(November 20, 2025) Referral letter from City Council on Utility Construction Photo Documentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-261103.pdf
(October 22, 2025) Report from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, on Utility Construction Photo Documentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-261104.pdf
Attachment 1 - Utility Construction Photo Examples
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-261105.pdf

Communications

(November 27, 2025) E-mail from George Bell (IE.Supp)

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the April 7, 2026 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

3a - Supplementary Report - Utility Photo Documentation, Traffic Control Device Removal and Utility work in Ward 14

Origin
(February 12, 2026) Report from the General Manager, Transportation Services
Summary

At its meeting on July 23 and 24, 2025, City Council adopted Item 2025.AU9.7, titled “Audit of Transportation Services: Improving the Utility Cut Permit Process and Inspection Processes”.


This supplementary report provides an update on the continued implementation of enhancements to the City’s Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS), including the requirement for utility companies to submit post-completion forms with before‑and‑after photos once work has been completed.


This report also provides an update on permits, scheduling and coordination of utility work in Ward 14, specifically on Woodfield Road, Riverdale Avenue, Grant Street, and Danforth Avenue. In addition, it outlines updates regarding the removal of traffic control devices following the completion of construction.

Background Information
(February 12, 2026) Report from the General Manager, Transportation Services on Supplementary Report - Utility Photo Documentation, Traffic Control Device Removal and Utility work in Ward 14
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-284419.pdf
Attachment 1 - Supplementary Sample Photos Utility Construction Photo Documentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-284420.pdf
Attachment 2 - List of Permits on four Street Segments within Ward 14 from 2018-2025
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-284421.pdf
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council