Item - 2012.PW16.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 11, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 14, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 11, 2012.
- See also By-laws 1057-2012, 1058-2012
PW16.4 - On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Pilot Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve a one-year pilot project to provide curb-side charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), generally as described in the report dated May 24, 2012, from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council approve an increase in the 2012 Approved Capital Budget for Transportation Services for the "On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Project" by $65,000.00 gross, funded from the Toronto Atmospheric Fund grant in the same amount, with no debt impact.
3. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into and execute an agreement with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, for grant funding for the EV pilot project in the amount of $65,000.00.
4. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate the terms and conditions and enter into and execute an agreement with Toronto Hydro on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, including any provision that the City provide an indemnification, to facilitate the connection of the EV charging stations to the Toronto Hydro power grid.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to amend the appropriate by-laws to create the necessary prohibitions related to the use of an EV-designated space by non-EVs and by EVs not actively connected to the charging station.
6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to amend the appropriate by-laws to establish a fixed fine of $60.00 for any new offences created by Part 5 above.
7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to make application to the Senior Regional Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice to establish set fines and that the amounts requested be equal to the fixed fine amount outlined in Part 6 above.
8. City Council request the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee with an evaluation of the one-year pilot program, that would include a discussion of the following issues associated with the placement and operation of an EV charging station:
a. Charging station procurement and installation;
b. Parking space selection criteria and considerations;
c. Operational issues, including electricity usage and space utilization and enforcement;
d. Revenue generation opportunities;
e. Regulations and enforcement matters associated with designating a new class of vehicle to park on the road including the required creation of new related parking offences;
f. Outreach to the owners of electric vehicles and the manufacturers of electric vehicles to advise that these new spaces are available; and
g. Required signage and pavement markings.
9. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to approach representatives of the car-share industry to determine their interest in securing any electric vehicle charging stations adjacent to the proposed pilot project charging stations.
10. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the results of these discussions with the car-share industry and the feasibility and arrangements related to these installations.
11. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision, including the submission of the necessary by-laws.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-48107.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to approach representatives of the car-share industry to determine their interest in securing any electric vehicle charging stations adjacent to the proposed pilot project charging stations.
2. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the results of these discussions with the car-share industry and the feasibility and arrangements related to these installations.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-13-2012 4:30 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW16.4 - Shiner - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 28 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 17 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Doug Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-13-2012 4:31 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW16.4 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Doug Ford, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
PW16.4 - On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Pilot Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve a one-year pilot project to provide curb-side charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), generally as described in the report dated May 24, 2012, from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council approve an increase in the 2012 Approved Capital Budget for Transportation Services for the "On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Project" by $65,000.00 gross, funded from the Toronto Atmospheric Fund grant in the same amount, with no debt impact.
3. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into and execute an agreement with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, for grant funding for the EV pilot project in the amount of $65,000.00.
4. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate the terms and conditions and enter into and execute an agreement with Toronto Hydro on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, including any provision that the City provide an indemnification, to facilitate the connection of the EV charging stations to the Toronto Hydro power grid.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to amend the appropriate by-laws to create the necessary prohibitions related to the use of an EV-designated space by non-EVs and by EVs not actively connected to the charging station.
6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to amend the appropriate by-laws to establish a fixed fine of $60.00 for any new offences created by Recommendation No. 5 above.
7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services, to make application to the Senior Regional Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice to establish set fines and that the amounts requested be equal to the fixed fine amount outlined in Recommendation No. 6 above.
8. City Council request the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee with an evaluation of the one-year pilot program, that would include a discussion of the following issues associated with the placement and operation of an EV charging station:
a. Charging station procurement and installation;
b. Parking space selection criteria and considerations;
c. Operational issues, including electricity usage and space utilization and enforcement;
d. Revenue generation opportunities;
e. Regulations and enforcement matters associated with designating a new class of vehicle to park on the road including the required creation of new related parking offences;
f. Outreach to the owners of electric vehicles and the manufacturers of electric vehicles to advise that these new spaces are available; and
g. Required signage and pavement markings.
9. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Recommendations 1, 5 and 6 in the report dated May 24, 2012, from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, including the submission of the necessary by-laws.
Origin
Summary
Transportation Services, working with the Toronto Environment Office (TEO) and the City's "Electric Vehicle Staff Working Group", is recommending the installation of five curb-side electric vehicle (EV) charging stations within the public right-of-way as part of a one-year pilot study. Funds for the procurement, installation and operation of these charging stations, estimated to cost approximately $65,000.00, will be provided through a grant from the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF). This report outlines the financial, regulatory and technical issues associated with this pilot project.
Increasing fuel costs and more stringent government fuel efficiency regulations are driving growing investment by car manufacturers in the production of EVs. The Nissan LEAF, Mitsubishi i-MIEV, Chevrolet Volt and Mercedes Smart For Two are four examples of EVs available to the public. By 2015, it is forecast that over 40 electric vehicle models could be available on the market. As a result, it is forecast that the EV market share will expand five-fold by 2020.
Municipalities across North America and Europe are now grappling with the impact this significant shift in transportation technology could have on the existing infrastructure and services provided to business and residents. The proposed pilot is intended to inform such aspects as the feasibility and rationale of providing on-street EV charging; space selection and operational criteria; revenue opportunities; regulation and enforcement.
Should this pilot project be approved by City Council, Transportation Services would submit a further report to the Toronto and East York Community Council recommending the traffic and parking by-law amendments required to implement these curb-side charging stations. Following installation, staff will monitor and evaluate the pilot project and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee with its findings.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-48107.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the item be referred back to the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with the Toronto Parking Authority in ascertaining through a public notice campaign where these locations are in demand and may be warranted.
That Recommendation 2 in the staff report be amended by replacing "Operating" with "Capital", so that it now reads:
2. City Council approve an increase in the 2012 Approved Capital Budget for Transportation Services for the "On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Project" by $65,000.00 gross, funded from the Toronto Atmospheric Fund grant in the same amount, with no debt impact.