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M I N U T E S
TORONTO TRANSIT
COMMISSION
Meeting No. 1874 Wednesday, September
20, 2006
A meeting of the Toronto Transit Commission was held
in Committee Room 2, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario
on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 commencing at 1:15 p.m.
H. Moscoe
(Chair), A. Giambrone (Vice-Chair), J. Mihevc, B. Ashton, G. De Baeremaeker, S. Bussin, P. Li
Preti and B. Saundercook (
H. Moscoe was in the Chair.
B. Agnew-Iler, Mayor’s Office was also present.
C. Wheeler, Manager – Property
Development was present for Item #22.
______________________________________________
DECLARATION
OF INTEREST – MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT
- NIL
COMMISSIONER MIHEVC MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE
THE MINUTES FROM MEETING NO. 1873 AND THAT THE CHAIR AND GENERAL SECRETARY BE
AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE SAME.
THE MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MIHEVC CARRIED.
BUSINESS
ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES
– NIL
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTION
VICE-CHAIR
GIAMBRONE MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION MEET AS THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006 AT 10:00 A.M., OR LATER, TO DEAL WITH LITIGATION OR
POTENTIAL LITIGATION MATTERS, LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS AND TO
RECEIVE ADVICE WHICH IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE.
THE
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR GIAMBRONE CARRIED.
DEPUTATIONS
a) Reinstating - 67B Pharmacy Avenue Bus Route
Councillor Norm
Kelly
City of Toronto
(Submitted
communication)
Leyland Ramsumeer
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE
DEPUTATIONS.
CHAIR MOSCOE MOVED THAT THE SERVICE REQUEST
FROM THE DEPUTANTS BE REFERRED TO STAFF FOR REVIEW WITH A REPORT BACK TO THE
COMMISSION.
THE MOTION BY CHAIR MOSCOE CARRIED.
b) Report No. 24 – Kipling/Islington Redevelopment Strategy
-
Status of
Conceptual Design and Cost Sharing Agreements
Councillor Peter
Milczyn
City of Toronto
(Submitted
communication)
David Fisher
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE
DEPUTATIONS.
(SEE REPORT NO. 24 FOR MINUTE)
c) 133 Neilson and 53 Steeles East Bus Routes
Councillor Raymond
Cho
City of Toronto
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE
DEPUTATION.
d) 89 Weston Bus Route
Terence Rattray (not present)
ACORN
(Submitted
communication)
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE SUBMITTED
COMMUNICATION.
e) Report No. 25 – Bicycle Racks on TTC Buses – Results
of Pilot Project
Colin Biggin
Chair, Cycling and
Transit Working Group &
Member of Toronto Cycling Committee
David Fisher
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE
DEPUTATIONS.
THE COMMISSION ALSO RECEIVED SEVERAL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING THEIR VIEWS CONCERNING THIS MATTER.
(SEE REPORT NO. 25 FOR MINUTE)
f) CC-2 – Seating at Back of the Bus
David Fisher
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE
DEPUTATION.
(SEE CC-2 FOR MINUTE)
COMMISSIONERS
CORRESPONDENCE
CC-1 – The Commission
had before it a communication dated September 11, 2006 from Chair Moscoe entitled, “Community Bus Network.”
CHAIR MOSCOE MOVED:
1. THAT STAFF REPORT ON THE POSSIBILITY OF
ADDING ONE NEW COMMUNITY BUS ROUTE A YEAR FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS.
2. IN DOING SO, THAT STAFF REPORT ON THE COSTS
INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED SAVINGS ON WHEEL-TRANS RIDES WHERE BUSINESS IS SHIFTED
TO THE COMMUNITY BUS NETWORK.
3. THAT STAFF IDENTIFY POTENTIAL ROUTES
LARGELY BASED ON REQUESTS AND CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
4. THAT THE REPORT TO THE COMMISSION ALSO
INCLUDE AN EVALUATION OF ROUTES THAT HAVE BEEN REQUESTED BY COUNCILLORS AND
COMMUNITIES PLACING THEM IN PRIORITY SEQUENCE AS DETERMINED BY LATENT DEMAND
AND NETWORK CONNECTIONS.
THE MOTIONS BY CHAIR MOSCOE CARRIED.
CC-2 – The Commission
had before it a communication dated September 11, 2006 from Chair Moscoe
entitled, “The Back of the Bus.”
CHAIR MOSCOE MOVED:
1. THAT STAFF PRESENT OPTIONS FOR IMPROVING
THE COMFORT AND USABILITY OF THE SEATING ARRANGEMENT OF THE UPPER REAR DECK OF
ALL FUTURE LOW FLOOR ORION BUSES THAT THE TTC PURCHASES.
2. THAT OUR PASSENGERS BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY
TO SUGGEST ALTERNATE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS AND STAFF DESIGN A PUBLIC INPUT
PROCESS THAT WOULD BRING QUANTITATIVE DATA FORWARD IN A REPORT TO THE
COMMISSION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE DESIGN.
3. THAT STAFF EXPLORE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AN
OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE SEATS AND/OR SEATING CONFIGURATION FOR BUSES THAT
HAVE BEEN ORDERED BUT NOT YET DELIVERED AND REPORT TO THE COMMISSION.
4. ONCE AN IMPROVED SEATING ARRANGEMENT HAS
BEEN IDENTIFIED, THAT STAFF REPORT ON OPPORTUNITIES AND COSTS TO RETROFIT THE
NEW BUSES THAT ARE PRESENTLY IN SERVICE.
5. THAT STAFF ALSO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE
COMMENTS PROVIDED BY THE DEPUTANT CONCERNING THIS MATTER.
THE MOTIONS BY CHAIR MOSCOE CARRIED.
CC-3 The Commission had before it a communication submitted
by Vice-Chair Giambrone from Leo Desmarteau, Executive Director, Canadian
Forces Liaison Council.
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE
COMMUNICATION FOR INFORMATION.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Award Presentation – TTC Video “Hold On”
V. Rodo, General
Secretary & General Manager – Executive introduced the following
individuals who participated in the development of a video entitled, “Hold On”
which is used by the TTC in reaching out and communicating with young people
about transit system safety and courtesy:
Dennis Iler, TTC
Public Training & Safety Officer
Carmen Mager, TTC
Safety Inspector
Gail Fernandes,
Video Director & Script Writer
Ruth Bell,
Principal, Milne Valley School
Marilyn Knutson, Teacher,
St. Martin de Porres School
On behalf of the
Canadian Urban Transit Association, Maureen Schuell, Director, Communications
presented the CUTA Safety Award to the above individuals in recognition of their
excellent work in making the video.
BUDGET
MATTERS
2. Chief General Manager’s Report – Period 7 July 2 to
July 29, 2006
It is recommended
that the Commission:
1. receive for
information the attached Executive Summary of the Chief General Manager’s
(CGM’s) report covering the period July 2 to July 29, 2006; and
2. forward a copy of
this cover report and the Executive Summary to each City Councillor for
information (noting that the detailed CGM’s report is available on request from
the Office of the General Secretary of the Commission).
APPROVED
PROCUREMENT
MATTERS
3. Procurement Authorization – Provision of Recruitment
Advertising Services
THE COMMISSION DEFERRED
CONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER UNTIL ITS NEXT MEETING.
4. Procurement Authorization Design Services Wilson Carhouse
Expansion and
Training Facility for New Subway Trains Contract C85-10
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize the award of Contract C85-10 to Totten Sims
Hubicki Associates (1997) Limited (Totten Sims), in the upset limit of
$4,000,000.00, for design services of Wilson Carhouse Expansion and Training
Facility for the New Subway Trains.
APPROVED
CHAIR MOSCOE MOVED THAT STAFF BE REQUESTED TO
REPORT BACK ON THE ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP AND THE POTENTIAL REPAIR OF TRANSIT ROAD.
THE MOTION BY CHAIR MOSCOE CARRIED.
5. Procurement Authorization Lawrence Station
Decontamination
Facility Modifications Part B Contract Y3-9
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize the acceptance of the tender submitted by BECC
Construction Group Ltd. (BECC) in the amount of $2,001,025.00 for Contract Y3-9
– Lawrence Station Decontamination Facility Modifications Part B.
APPROVED
6. Procurement Authorization Roofing Design
Services Roofing
Rehabilitation Program Contract No. G85-223
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize the award of contracts to the following two
companies on the basis of the highest rated acceptable proponents with
reasonable pricing in the upset limit amounts listed below, for Roofing Design
Services – Roofing Rehabilitation Program for a three-year period commencing
from notification of award to:
1. Peto MacCallum
Ltd. $1,875,000.00
2. Halcrow Yolles $1,875,000.00
For a total upset
limit of $3,750,000.00
APPROVED
7. Fire Ventilation Upgrade – Second Exit
Program – Two
Stations Conceptual Layout
It is recommended
that the Commission receive for information the proposed conceptual layouts for
second exits at Pape and Chester Subway Stations.
RECEIVED
8. Procurement Authorization – The Supply of Integrated
Computer Hardware,
Software, Networking Equipment
Photocopier,
Facsimile and Off-Warranty Repair Services
It is recommended
that the Commission approve the issuance of purchase orders for five year
periods commencing November 1, 2006 as follows:
1. to CCSI Technology Solutions,
Corp. in the upset limit amount of $13,329,000 for Integrated PC Hardware
(Workstations, Printers, Peripherals & Client/Server),
2. to Compugen Inc. in the upset
limit amount of $4,722,000 for Networking Equipment,
3. to Compugen Inc. in the upset
limit amount of $3,290,000 for Business Productivity Software,
4. to Compugen Inc. in the upset
limit amount of $280,000 for Integrated PC and Server Hardware – Maintenance
Repair Service,
5. to 4 Office Automation Ltd. in
the upset limit amount of $947,000 for Photocopier – Annual Maintenance Repair
Service, and
6. to 4 Office Automation Ltd. in
the upset limit amount of $154,000 for Facsimile Equipment – Annual Maintenance
Repair Service.
It is also recommended that the
Commission approve the issuance of purchase order amendments to contracts
PC0035415 & PC0035416 with 4 Office Automation Ltd. by:
1. increasing the upset limit
amount by $150,000 to a revised total of $1,620,000 for Photocopier Equipment,
2. increasing the upset limit
amount by $11,000 to a revised total of $201,000 for Facsimile Equipment, and
3. extending the expiry date for
both contracts from September 30, 2006 to February 28, 2007.
APPROVED
9. Procurement Authorization – Purchasing Card Program
It is recommended
that the Commission approve the issuance of a purchase order to the National
Bank of Canada in the total upset limit amount of $3,350,000 for the supply of
a purchasing card program for the approximately three year period commencing
November 1, 2006 to August 24, 2009.
APPROVED
10. Procurement Authorization – Seltrac VCC Replacement at
Kennedy (SRT)
Station: Supply of Standby Parts – Contract Change No. 2
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize an amendment to the Contract with Alcatel
Transportation Automation in the amount of $138,172.07 (CDN) for the supply of
standby parts for the Seltrac VCC Replacement at Kennedy SRT Station.
APPROVED
11. Procurement Authorization – Supply of Track and
Structure Portable Radios
It is recommended
that the Commission approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Trak Com
Wireless Inc., (Trak Com) in the total amount of $192,929.50, including
applicable taxes for the supply of 144 Portable Radios and accessories.
APPROVED
12. Procurement Authorization – Installation of
Underground Radio Repeaters
It is recommended
that the Commission approve the issuance of a contract to Futurecom Systems
Group Inc. (Futurecom) on the basis of sole source in the amount of $672,829.32
for the supply and installation of a radio repeater system for underground bus transfer
terminal areas.
APPROVED
13. Procurement Authorization – Supply of Metal
It is recommended
that the Commission approve the issuance of purchase orders commencing November
1, 2006 as follows:
1. Solway Metal
Sales (A Division of 570026 Ontario) Ltd. in the upset limit amount of $410,000
for Shopping Basket A – Epoxy Coated Steel for a three year period; and
2. Mississauga Steel
Mart in the upset limit amount of $920,000 for Shopping Basket B –
Miscellaneous Metal for a one year period.
APPROVED
14. Purchase of CO/NOx Field Monitoring Equipment
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize unbudgeted expenditures for the award of a
contract to Acklands-Granger Inc., in the upset limit amount of $57,226.83, for
the supply of carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) field monitoring
equipment.
APPROVED
15. Purchase of Veam Parts
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize the awarding of a three-year inventory supply
contract for Veam parts to ITT Veam, LLC for the period from September 2006 to
August 2009 for an upset limit of $453,000 (CDN) including applicable taxes.
APPROVED
16. Purchase of Nova RTS Bus Rebuild Kits
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize the purchase, for inventory of 3 types of Nova
RTS bus rebuild kits from Prevost Car Incorporated in the amount of $879,776.22
including applicable taxes.
APPROVED
17. Purchase of Gear and Pinion Assemblies
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Grupos
Diferenciales S.A. for the period from October 2006 to September 2010, in the
amount of $2,886,980 USD ($3,266,329.17 CAD) including applicable taxes for
1,200 gear and pinion assemblies that will be used for the Commission’s H6 and
T1 subway cars.
APPROVED
18. Summary of Authorized Expenditures Between
$100,000 to $200,000
for the Period July 1, 2006 to July 31, 2006
It is recommended
that the Commission receive this report for information. It lists expenditures ($100,000 up to
$200,000) for the period July 1, 2006 to July 31, 2006, which were approved by
the Chief General Manager.
RECEIVED
OTHER
BUSINESS
19. Authority to Execute Amended and Restated Union
Station Second
Platform and Concourse Improvement Delivery
Agreement with
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize the execution of the Amended and Restated Union
Station Second Platform and Concourse Improvement Delivery Agreement between
the Toronto Transit Commission and the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization
Corporation (TWRC), such agreement to be in a form that is satisfactory to the
Interim Chief General Manager and General Counsel.
APPROVED
20. Annual Special Constable Services Year End 2005
Statistical Report
It is recommended
that the Commission receive the attached report for information.
RECEIVED
21. Actuarial Services for the Toronto Transit
Commission
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize an award to Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Limited (Mercers) in the total upset limit of $795,000.00 for consulting on
pension related services for a period of up to 10 years on the basis of sole
source.
APPROVED
22. 1910 Yonge Street – Office Lease – 2nd
and 3rd Floor Leasehold Improvements
It is recommended
that the Commission authorize an additional authority of $545,000 (plus GST)
for the completion of necessary leasehold improvements at 1910 Yonge Street to
be performed by the landlord on behalf of the TTC bringing the total authorized
amount to $5,949,593.
APPROVED
23. Warden Station – Declaration of Surplus Property
It is recommended that the Commission:
1. Declare surplus to TTC’s operational
requirements, the balance of the Warden North Commuter Parking Lot consisting
of approximately 14 acres of land located in the north east quadrant of Warden
and St. Clair as more particularly set out in Appendix 1 (“Lands”) subject to
the following conditions:
a. Retention of land required to operate and
maintain the existing Danforth subway line and structures;
b. Confirmation by the City of Toronto of
funding for Phase 1 of the Warden redevelopment strategy;
c. Transfer of jurisdiction over property
declared surplus and determined to be required for municipal use shall not take
place until such time as construction of a replacement commuter parking lot in
the hydro corridor lands to the east of Warden Station has been completed and
the lot opened for use; and
d. Sale of property declared surplus and not
required for municipal use shall be subject to a lease back to the Commission
for a nominal sum for a period of up to two (2) years after close of the sales
transaction to permit construction of the replacement commuter parking lot in
the hydro corridor lands east of Warden Station.
2. Subject to the conditions listed in this
report, request the City of Toronto confirm funding for Phase 1 of the Warden
redevelopment strategy and that the proceeds from the sale of the Lands, or
part thereof (“the Property”), shall accrue to the TTC in accordance with the
City of Toronto (“the City”) Proceeds Policy and such proceeds shall be used to
offset the capital cost of providing a replacement commuter parking lot in
accordance with the Warden Woods Redevelopment Strategy approved by City
Council on May 23, 24 and 25, 2006;
3. Direct staff that the transfer of
jurisdiction over the Lands declared surplus shall not occur until such time as
the conditions set out in Recommendations 1 and 2 above have been fulfilled;
4. Authorize staff to enter into a lease
agreement for the Property at a nominal amount for a period of time not to
exceed two (2) years after the close of the purchase and sale transaction to
allow the TTC to construct the replacement commuter parking lot in the hydro
corridor lands east of Warden Station; and
5. Authorize TTC staff to take the necessary
actions to implement the above to the satisfaction of
APPROVED
24. Kipling/Islington Redevelopment Strategy – Status
of Conceptual
Design and Cost Sharing Agreements
It is recommended
that the Commission:
1. Approve, in
principle, the station concepts for Islington and Kipling Stations as the basis
for future budgeting, design efforts and cost sharing discussions with affected
agencies recognizing that further design efforts on selected project components
will be completed by October 31, 2006 with current budget resources;
2. Request the City
of Toronto to confirm that the real estate proceeds from the SNC Lavalin real
estate transaction will be utilized and/or new capital funds will be available
from the City of Toronto to offset the capital costs to implement the
Kipling/Islington facilities;
3. Authorize staff
to commence discussions with Mississauga Transit (“MT”), GO Transit, the
Province of Ontario, and the appropriate federal agencies to establish a cost
sharing formula associated with the ownership, construction and
operation/maintenance of the regional MT/GO bus terminal facility at Kipling
Station (including the replacement TTC facilities to accommodate MT/GO) and
report back on the status of the negotiations in January, 2007;
4. Confirm approval
in principle for staff to proceed with commencement of design and construction
work and to include these projected expenditures in the TTC’s 2007-2011 Capital
Program budget submission, noting that:
·
these costs will be over and above the current budget
requirements which have been considered to date,
·
these projects will be included as below the line
recommended projects,
·
a large portion of the cost of the Kipling MT/GO terminal
is expected to be recovered from third parties once a cost sharing agreement
with MT, GO, TTC/City, the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government is in
place,
·
real estate proceeds from the sale of the Bloor/Islington
lands are expected to partially offset the capital cost of the Islington
project,
·
the projected cash flows for the Kipling and Islington
projects are based on the objective of relocating MT to Kipling by December 31,
2011 and opening the new TTC Islington Bus Terminal by December 31, 2010 in
order to facilitate the Phase 1 development of the Bloor-Islington lands by SNC
Lavalin,
·
the gross total capital cost of the Kipling and Islington
project is $33.5 and $22.9 million respectively as outlined in Exhibits 10b and
11b (not including the acquisition of 915 Kipling Avenue),
·
the required 2007 cash flow required to ensure the above
time lines can be completed for the Kipling and Islington projects is $2.8 and
$3.9 million respectively (plus the cost of acquiring 915 Kipling Avenue).
5. Staff be
authorized to proceed with the acquisition of 915 Kipling Avenue as outlined in
the “in camera” report on this issue;
6. Authorize staff
to negotiate and execute a Metropass Agreement with SNC Lavalin associated with
the development of a portion of the Bloor/Islington lands to the satisfaction
of the TTC’s General Counsel;
7. Authorize staff
to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with SNC Lavalin for the use of the
Lomond commuter parking lot at Islington Subway Station to the satisfaction of
the TTC’s General Counsel;
8. Authorize staff
to negotiate a licence agreement with SNC Lavalin for continued use of the main
commuter parking lot at Islington Station following the proposed sale of a
portion of the Bloor-Islington property to SNC; and
9. Forward this
report including the Commission’s directive(s), to City Council at its meeting
of September 25, 26 and 27 to be considered in conjunction with the City staff
report associated with the disposal and redevelopment of a portion of the
Bloor/Islington lands to SNC Lavalin and requesting confirmation of funding and
pre-approval spending in 2007 of $1.7 million to allow critical design work to
proceed.
APPROVED
CHAIR MOSCOE MOVED:
1. THAT THE COMMISSION SUPPORT A BROADER AND
MEANINGFUL CONSULTATIVE PROCESS WITH RESIDENTS TO REVIEW POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE
ACCESS AND ROADWAY OPTIONS, PARTICULARLY AS THEY RELATE TO SUBWAY CRESCENT,
COMMENCING EARLY IN THE NEW YEAR.
2. THAT CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO THE OPTION OF
AN INTERIM BUS FACILITY (MT) ON THE WESTWOOD THEATRE SITE, ALONG WITH
CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF A BUS FACILITY IN THE VICINITY OF
THE EAST MALL AND DUNDAS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WESTWARD EXTENSION OF THE
BLOOR-DANFORTH SUBWAY OR OTHER RAPID TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR EXPANSIONS.
3. THAT STAFF BE REQUESTED TO REPORT BACK ON
HOW THE NEW PUBLIC ART POLICY WILL BE APPLIED TO THESE NEW FACILITIES.
THE MOTIONS BY CHAIR MOSCOE CARRIED.
25. Bicycle Racks on TTC Buses – Results of Pilot
Project
It is recommended
that the Commission receive this report for information, noting that:
·
110 accessible buses at Wilson Garage were equipped with
bike racks to allow an evaluation of bike racks on buses from June, 2005 through
August, 2006;
·
the cost of the pilot project was approximately $202,000
for rack purchases and installations, operator training, and marketing;
·
very positive comments were received from cyclists and
non-cyclists in Toronto with respect to bike racks on TTC buses;
·
use of the bike racks during the pilot project was
low. The highest observed usage was on
the 29 DUFFERIN bus route where 20 customers with bikes used the racks on a
single weekday, compared to ridership on that route of 43,300 customers per weekday. On average, the bike racks were used by 0.4
customers per 1,000 customers for all rack-equipped routes.
·
on the basis of these data, there is no clear justification
to expand the installation of bike racks on TTC buses.
RECEIVED
COMMISSIONER MIHEVC MOVED:
1. THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE A POLICY THAT
BIKE RACKS BE INSTALLED ON ALL BUSES; AND THAT STAFF BE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A
FURTHER REPORT ON THE POSSIBILITY OF BIKE RACKS FOR STREETCARS.
2. THAT ALL NEW BUS PURCHASES INCLUDE A BICYCLE
RACK REQUIREMENT IN THE TENDER SPECIFICATION.
3. THAT STAFF BE REQUESTED TO REPORT BACK ON A
RETROFIT PROGRAM FOR THE EXISTING BUS FLEET.
THE MOTIONS BY COMMISSIONER MIHEVC CARRIED.
VICE-CHAIR GIAMBRONE MOVED THAT STAFF BE
REQUESTED TO REPORT BACK ON HOW TO UTILIZE NEW BUSES WITH BIKE RACKS TO ACHIEVE
BEST ROLL-OUT ON BIKE FRIENDLY ROUTES.
THE MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR GIAMBRONE CARRIED.
CHAIR MOSCOE MOVED THAT STAFF BE REQUESTED TO
GIVE CONSIDERATION TO EQUIPPING BUSES ON THE MARLEE ROUTE WITH BIKE RACKS.
THE MOTION BY CHAIR MOSCOE CARRIED.
26. Staff Response to Commission Inquiry
a) 29 Dufferin
Year-Round Extension to Exhibition Place
The Commission had
before it a memorandum dated September 20, 2006 from G. Webster, Interim Chief
General Manager entitled, “Staff Response to Commission Inquiry – 29 Dufferin
Year-Round Extension to Exhibition Place.”
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE
MEMORANDUM FOR INFORMATION.
VICE-CHAIR GIAMBRONE MOVED:
1. THAT THE DUFFERIN BUS BE EXTENDED TO THE
HARBOURFRONT LRT/BATHURST LRT LOOP AT EXHIBITION PLACE PREFERABLY ALONG A
NORTHERN ROUTE INCLUDING SASKATCHEWAN DRIVE AND MANITOBA DRIVE.
2. THAT EXHIBITION PLACE BE REQUESTED TO
INSTALL TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THE DUFFERIN STREET AND SASKATCHEWAN INTERSECTION
WITH TRANSIT PRIORITY FEATURES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
3. THAT STAFF BE REQUESTED TO EXPLORE WITH
EXHIBITION PLACE, THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A SEPARATE RIGHT-OF-WAY BY
DEPLOYING MOVEABLE BARRIERS TO SERVICE THE NEW SOCCER STADIUM ON A TRIAL BASIS;
AND
4. THAT STAFF REPORT BACK ON THIS MATTER BY
JANUARY 2007 OR EARLIER, IF NECESSARY, TO ALLOW SERVICE TO COMMENCE WITH THE
OPENING OF THE NEW SOCCER STADIUM.
THE MOTIONS BY VICE-CHAIR GIAMBRONE CARRIED.
Commissioner Ashton noted his opposition to
the foregoing motions.
b) 33 Forest Hill
Revised Routing
The Commission had
before it a memorandum dated September 20, 2006 from G. Webster, Interim Chief
General Manager entitled, “Staff Response to Commission Inquiry – 33 FOREST
HILL Revised Routing.”
COMMISSIONER MIHEVC MOVED THAT
THE COMMISSION APPROVE THE REVISED ROUTING DETAILED IN THE MEMORANDUM.
THE MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MIHEVC CARRIED.
27. Correspondence
C-1 Philip Webb,
dated September 17, 2006 forwarding suggestions to improve safety and efficiency
in planning and conducting subway maintenance.
CHAIR MOSCOE MOVED:
1. THAT STAFF GIVE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION TO
THE PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY PHILIP WEBB, INCLUDING OPERATIONAL, MAINTENANCE AND
FINANCIAL ISSUES;
2. THAT STAFF CANVASS OTHER TRANSIT PROPERTIES
TO DETERMINE IF ANY OF THEM OPERATE IN THIS FASHION; AND
3. THAT STAFF REPORT BACK ON THIS MATTER IN
SIX MONTHS.
THE MOTIONS BY CHAIR MOSCOE CARRIED.
CHAIR MOSCOE MOVED THAT STAFF REPORT BACK ON
THE FEASIBILITY OF A PILOT ALL-NIGHT SERVICE ON ONE OF THE TWO MAIN SUBWAY
LINES.
THE MOTION BY CHAIR MOSCOE CARRIED.
C-2 Councillor Paula Fletcher dated
September 19, 2006 requesting that the TTC give consideration to ensuring
promotional materials, which display the TTC logo are manufactured locally.
THE COMMISSION RECEIVED THE
COMMUNICATION.
COMMISSIONER MIHEVC MOVED THAT STAFF BE
REQUESTED TO REVIEW AND REPORT BACK ON THE POSSIBILITY OF INCLUDING A PROVISION
IN THE TTC PURCHASING POLICY THAT INCORPORATES A “NO SWEAT SHOP” OR “BUY
CANADA” REQUIREMENT.”
THE MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MIHEVC CARRIED.
28. New Business - NIL
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.