Item - 2026.IE28.11
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on April 7, 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
- See also 2026.IE27.3
IE28.11 - 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 June 10, 2026 meeting of Infrastructure and Environment Committee, and requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to establish a standard and a timeline for accumulated road cuts to be completely repaired.
Origin
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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-285397.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-285398.pdf
Attachment 1 - Utility Construction Photo Examples
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-285419.pdf
Communications
(April 7, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (IE.New)
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, and request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to establish a standard and a timeline for accumulated road cuts to be completely repaired.
11a - Supplementary Report - Utility Photo Documentation, Traffic Control Device Removal and Utility Work in Ward 14
Origin
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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-285420.pdf
Attachment 1 - Supplementary Sample Photos Utility Construction Photo Documentation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-285421.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-285422.pdf