Item - 2012.MM28.22
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 27, 2012 without amendments.
MM28.22 - Enbridge Pipelines Inc. application to the National Energy Board for 9B Pipeline Reversal and Capacity Increase - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 27, 28 and 29, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Solicitor to report directly to City Council on the following in connection with the Enbridge Pipelines Inc. submission of pre-application materials to the National Energy Board for the reversal of the direction of flow of its pipeline, Line 9B, between Westover (near Hamilton) and Montreal, and to increase the capacity of Line 9:
a. The process at the National Energy Board and options for City of Toronto participation;
b. Available details respecting the integrity of the pipeline, the safe handling of diluted bitumen ("dilbit") and spill contingency measures; and
c. The need for and cost of expert witness or counsel to represent the City of Toronto's interests.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to advise the National Energy Board of the City of Toronto's intent to preserve all options to participate in the proceedings once an application has been filed by Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (and subject to the direction of City Council regarding that participation).
3. City Council request the City Manager to liaise with staff of the City of Hamilton, or other organizations, with a view to potential cooperation.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Perruzza be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without notice concerning:
- Enbridge Pipelines Inc. application to the National Energy Board for 9B Pipeline Reversal and Capacity Increase
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent as the Enbridge Pipelines Inc. application is expected to be filed by the end of 2012.
Vote (Introduce Motion without Notice) Nov-27-2012 2:41 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds full Council Required - Perruzza - Add Urgent Motion |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 13 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, John Parker, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette |
Vote (Adopt Item) Nov-28-2012 2:53 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM28.22 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 11 | Members that voted No are Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Shelley Carroll, Ron Moeser |