Item - 2009.PW25.21
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 5, 2009 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 3, 2009 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on August 5, 2009.
PW25.21 - Toronto Public Bicycles Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on August 5 and 6, 2009, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to undertake negotiations with the Public Bicycle System Company, as the sole respondent to the City’s Request for Expressions of Interest which was pre-qualified as a potential vendor capable of offering a public bicycle system not dependant on advertising within the street right-of-way, to develop a proposal to implement and operate a Toronto public bicycle system at no cost to the City and, if successful, to report back in Fall 2009 on a proposed draft agreement, in order to launch a public bicycle system in Spring 2010.
2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-21587.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Aug-05-2009 2:17 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW25.21 - Adopt the Item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 29 | Members that voted Yes are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Suzan Hall, Cliff Jenkins, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford, Doug Holyday |
Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Karen Stintz, Michael Walker |
PW25.21 - Toronto Public Bicycles Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to undertake negotiations with the Public Bicycle System Company, as the sole respondent to the City’s Request for Expressions of Interest which was pre-qualified as a potential vendor capable of offering a public bicycle system not dependant on advertising within the street right-of-way, to develop a proposal to implement and operate a Toronto public bicycle system at no cost to the City and, if successful, to report back in Fall 2009 on a proposed draft agreement, in order to launch a public bicycle system in Spring 2010.
2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Origin
Summary
Transportation Services is seeking authority to enter into negotiations with the Public Bicycle System Company to develop a detailed business plan for launching and operating a Toronto public bicycle system at no cost to the City. If successful, Transportation Services will report back in Fall 2009 on a proposed draft agreement, in order to launch the public bicycle system in Spring 2010.
Financial Impact
There is no immediate financial impact resulting from the adoption of this report. Transportation Services is seeking authority to enter into negotiations with the Public Bicycle System Company to develop a detailed business plan for launching and operating a Toronto public bicycle system, at no cost to the City and without additional advertising within the street right-of-way. Transportation Services will report back in Fall 2009 on a detailed proposal, including a proposed draft agreement, in order to launch the public bicycle system in Spring 2010.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-21587.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Jonathan Goldsbie, Campaign Coordinator, Toronto Public Space Committee