Item - 2011.TE6.66
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 17, 2011 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 21, 2011. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on May 17, 2011.
TE6.66 - Pedestrian Bridge for PATH Connection from 40 Bay Street (Air Canada Centre) to 85 Harbour Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on May 17, 18 and 19, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve in principle the construction of a pedestrian bridge for a PATH connection over the public rights-of-way at no cost to the City of Toronto between the Air Canada Centre and Waterpark Place at 85 Harbour Street, 10 and 20 Bay Street subject to:
a. acceptable site plan approval in respect of the affected private lands;
b. any and all applicable agreements being signed and in place;
c. any required variances being in place; and
d. any consent applications for the private lands affected have been approved through the Committee of Adjustment.
2. City Council authorize staff to enter into negotiations in respect of the appropriate agreements, to facilitate the construction of the climate controlled pedestrian bridge and address future maintenance requirements of the Gardiner Expressway including but not limited to the following:
a. an Encroachment/license Agreement in respect of Harbour Street and Lake Shore Boulevard/Gardiner Expressway rights-of-way and to secure access for the public through the bridge as part of the PATH system;
b. a Wayfinding Agreement to address signage for the pedestrian bridge;
c. any other applicable agreements with the private property owners affected that may be required to facilitate the PATH connection to the satisfaction of the City of Toronto; and
d. ensuring that any easements granted protect the City's ability to modify Lake Shore Boulevard, Harbour Street or the Gardiner Expressway at no cost to the City.
3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services, the City Solicitor and the General Manager of Technical Services to undertake any other actions as deemed necessary.
4. City Council direct staff to report back on final agreements and financial details that will be implemented for the pedestrian bridge connection.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-37608.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-38089.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the following recommendations contained in the report (May 10, 2011) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division [TE6.66a]:
1. City Council approve in principle the construction of a pedestrian bridge for a PATH connection over the public rights-of-way at no cost to the City of Toronto between the Air Canada Centre and Waterpark Place at 85 Harbour Street, 10 and 20 Bay Street subject to:
a. acceptable site plan approval in respect of the affected private lands;
b. any and all applicable agreements being signed and in place;
c. any required variances being in place; and
d. any consent applications for the private lands affected have been approved through the Committee of Adjustment.
2. City Council authorize staff to enter into negotiations in respect of the appropriate agreements, to facilitate the construction of the climate controlled pedestrian bridge and address future maintenance requirements of the Gardiner Expressway including but not limited to the following:
a. an Encroachment/license Agreement in respect of Harbour Street and Lake Shore Boulevard/Gardiner Expressway rights-of-way and to secure access for the public through the bridge as part of the PATH system;
b. a Wayfinding Agreement to address signage for the pedestrian bridge; and
c. any other applicable agreements with the private property owners affected that may be required to facilitate the PATH connection to the satisfaction of the City of Toronto.
3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner & Executive Director, the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services, the City Solicitor and the General Manager of Technical Services to undertake any other actions as deemed necessary.
4. City Council direct staff to report back on final agreements and financial details that will be implemented for the pedestrian bridge connection.
Amended by Motion 2 by Councillor Minnan-Wong.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) May-18-2011 7:57 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE6.66 - McConnell - motion 1 - Item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Frank Di Giorgio, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio |
City Council amend Motion 1 by Councillor McConnell by adding a new part (d) to Recommendation 2 contained in the report (May 10, 2011) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division [TE6.66a] as follows:
d. Ensure that any easements granted protect the City's ability to modify Lakeshore Boulevard, Harbour Street or the Gardiner Expressway at no cost to the City.
Vote (Amend Motion) May-18-2011 7:56 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE6.66 - Minnan-Wong - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Frank Di Giorgio, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, Karen Stintz |
TE6.66 - Pedestrian Bridge for PATH Connection from 40 Bay Street (Air Canada Centre) to 85 Harbour Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits this item to Council without recommendation.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services, the City Solicitor, the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director of Technical Services to report to the May 17, 2011, meeting of City Council on the feasibility, financial implications, economic benefits, and property ownership issues related to a PATH bridge from 40 Bay Street (Air Canada Centre) to 85 Harbour Street.
Origin
Summary
This motion is to direct staff to determine the feasibility for a pedestrian bridge for a PATH connection to connect 85 Harbour Street to the second floor of 40 Bay Street, the Air Canada Centre, across the public rights-of-way of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Harbour Street. Through the approval process for the Air Canada Centre provision had been made for a future elevated connection with the inclusion of a knock-out panel at the south west corner of the building. The PATH connection would extend from the existing knock-out panel in the Air Canada Centre over Lake Shore Boulevard West under the Gardiner Expressway, across privately owned lands, and over Harbour Street to 85 Harbour Street (Waterpark Phase III).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-37608.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Submit this item to Council without recommendation.
2. Direct the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services, the City Solicitor, the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture, and the General Manager of Technical Services to report to the May 17, 2011 City Council meeting on the feasibility, financial implications, economic benefits, and property ownership issues related to a PATH bridge from 40 Bay Street (Air Canada Centre) to 85 Harbour Street.