Board Meeting - February 8, 2006

H. Moscoe (Chair), A. Giambrone (Vice-Chair), J. Mihevc, B. Saundercook, S. Bussin, B. Ashton, G. De Baeremaeker and M. Grimes (Commissioners), R. Ducharme (Chief General Manager), V. Rodo (General Manager – Executive & General Secretary), G. Webster (General Manager – Operations), J. Sepulis (General Manager – Engineering & Construction), L. Hilborn (Deputy General Manager - Corporate), B. Leck (General Counsel), M. Roche (Chief Financial Officer), M. Anders (Marketing Research Director), W. Buffett (Assistant General Secretary) and F. Stanois (Co-ordinator - Secretariat Services) were present.

H. Moscoe was in the Chair.

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1. TTC Fare Increase

Commissioner Saundercook referred to his communication dated February 7, 2006, which expressed concern with the Chair and his decision to call a special meeting of the Commission, with minimal notice, given the significant importance of the fare increase issue.

Commissioner Saundercook Moved That The Commission Defer Consideration Of A Fare Increase Until After The TTC Can Hold A Public Meeting, Properly Advertised, Designed To Hear From TTC Riders And Their Opinions On A Fare Increase.

Commissioner Ashton Moved That Commissioner Saundercook’s Motion Be Amended By Adding The Words “And Further That The Labour Council Of Toronto And York Region And The Rocket Riders Be Notified Of This Meeting.”

Chair Moscoe Called For A Vote On Commissioner Ashton’s Motion.

The Motion By Commissioner Ashton Lost.

Chair Moscoe Called For A Vote On Commissioner Saundercook’s Deferral Motion.

Commissioner Ashton Requested A Recorded Vote.

For: 
Commissioner Saundercook
Commissioner Ashton

Against: 
Chair Moscoe
Vice-Chair Giambrone
Commissioner De Baeremaeker
Commissioner Bussin
Commissioner Mihevc
Commissioner Grimes

The Deferral Motion By Commissioner Saundercook Lost.

V. Rodo, General Secretary & General Manager – Executive gave an overhead slide presentation entitled, “2006 TTC Operating Budget” dated February 8, 2006.

The Commission Received The Presentation For Information.

M. Anders, Marketing Research Director gave overhead slide presentations entitled, “2006 Fare Increase Scenarios” and “Additional 2006 Fare Increase Scenarios”, dated February 8, 2006.

The Commission Received The Presentations For Information.

The Commission then proceeded to hear deputations from the following individuals:

Gord Perks

Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler
Toronto Youth Cabinet/Continuing Education
Students Association of Ryerson University

Councillor Jane Pitfield
City of Toronto

Councillor Doug Holyday
City of Toronto

Councillor Janet Davis
City of Toronto

Councillor Shelley Carroll
City of Toronto

Councillor Sylvia Watson
City of Toronto

The Commission Received The Deputations.

Chair Moscoe Moved The Following Motions:

1. That The New Cleaning Positions Be Established At 21 Rather Than The 29 Proposed.

2. That The Additional Special Constable Positions Be Established At 11 Rather Than The 21 Originally Proposed.

3. That Staff Eliminate 10 Managerial Positions.

4. That The Commission Approve A Fare Increase Effective April 1, 2006.

5. That The Metropass Be Set At $99.75.

6. That Tickets And Tokens Be Increased By .10¢.

7. That The Cash Fare Be Increased By .25¢.

8. That The Weekly Pass Remain at $30.00.

9. That The Day Pass Be Set At $8.50, And That The Hours Of The Day Pass Be Revised To Allow It To Be Operational For 24 Hours.

10. That The Balance Of The Shortfall Be Taken From TTC Reserve Accounts.

Commissioner Grimes Moved That Any Further Discussions On This Matter Be Deferred And That The Commission Convene A Special Meeting Next Week To Resume Deliberations Once A Proper Public Consultation Process Has Taken Place.

Chair Moscoe Called For A Vote On The Deferral Motion By Commissioner Grimes.

Commissioner Ashton Called For A Recorded Vote.

For:

Commissioner Grimes
Commissioner Saundercook
Commissioner Ashton

Against: 

Chair Moscoe 
Vice-Chair Giambrone
Commissioner Mihevc
Commissioner Bussin
Commissioner De Baeremaeker

The Deferral Motion By Commissioner Grimes Lost.

Chair Moscoe Called For A Vote On His Motions.

The Motions By Chair Moscoe Carried.

The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

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