Item - 2013.EX34.14
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on September 24, 2013 and was adopted without amendment.
EX34.14 - Further Update on Request from Porter Airlines for Exemption to Commercial Jet Ban at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee received the reports (September 10, 2013 and September 23, 2013) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, for information.
Origin
Summary
This report provides a further update on the review of the request by Porter Airlines for an exemption to the commercial jet-powered aircraft ban at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and related runway expansion options. This request would require amending the 1983 Tripartite Agreement between the City of Toronto, Toronto Port Authority (TPA) and the Government of Canada.
On July 3, 2013, City staff provided an update report to the Executive Committee on the work undertaken, including preliminary findings from the consultants, and information concerning the next steps in the process. The Executive Committee received the staff report for information and requested the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B expand the area of the traffic study to incorporate the areas between the Jameson Avenue ramps and York Street ramps to the Gardiner, north to Front Street.
This report summarizes additional technical information provided by the consultant teams, comments received through the September 4th and 9th public consultation and an overview of the next steps required for completion of the review. Staff will continue to evaluate the request and incorporate information provided by the consultant reports, public and stakeholder feedback, and input from external agencies in order to develop recommendations for City Council. It is anticipated that an additional public consultation process will be conducted in November in advance of the final report.
Staff are targeting the completion of a final report on this issue for the December 5, 2013 Executive Committee and December 16, 2013 City Council meeting.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-61636.pdf
Communications
(July 16, 2013) E-mail from Gordon Woodmansey, Transport Action Ontario (EX.Main.EX34.14.2)
(September 4, 2013) E-mail from Max Moore (EX.Main.EX34.14.3)
(September 7, 2013) E-mail from Stephanie Tjelios (EX.Main.EX34.14.4)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Shirley Bush (EX.Main.EX34.14.5)
(September 18, 2013) E-mail from Jim and Reet MacFarlane (EX.Supp.EX34.14.6)
(September 16, 2013) E-mail from Edward Hore (EX.Supp.EX34.14.7)
(September 18, 2013) E-mail from Robert Deluce (EX.Supp.EX34.14.8)
(September 21, 2013) E-mail from Gwen Fogel (EX.Supp.EX34.14.9)
(September 22, 2013) E-mail from Nancy Golden (EX.Supp.EX34.14.10)
(September 22, 2013) E-mail from Jane Robinson (EX.Supp.EX34.14.11)
(September 21, 2013) E-mail from Bert and Joy Van Kleef (EX.Supp.EX34.14.12)
(September 22, 2013) E-mail from Laura Cooper (EX.Supp.EX34.14.13)
(September 22, 2013) E-mail from Barbara Falby (EX.Supp.ex34.14.14)
(September 22, 2013) E-mail from Soo Mathers (EX.Supp.ex34.14.15)
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Dennis Bryant (EX.Supp.ex34.14.16)
(September 21, 2013) E-mail from Robin Davidson-Arnott, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography, University of Guelph (EX.Supp.ex34.14.17)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/comm/communicationfile-40006.pdf
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Beverly Dywan (EX.Supp.ex34.14.18)
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Sasha Kovacs and Laird White (EX.Supp.ex34.14.19)
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Bob Kotyk (EX.Supp.EX34.14.20)
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Tom Hatcher (EX.Supp.EX34.14.21)
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Heather Johnson (EX.Supp.EX34.14.22)
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Dennis Findlay (EX.Supp.EX34.14.23)
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Ulla Colgrass (EX.Supp.EX34.14.24)
(September 16, 2013) E-mail from William Molls, Chairperson, Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association (BQNA) (EX.Supp.EX34.14.25)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/comm/communicationfile-40011.pdf
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Rosalind Ross (EX.New.EX34.14.26)
(September 24, 2013) E-mail from Kristine A. Connidis (EX.New.EX34.14.27)
(September 24, 2013) E-mail from Allan Rivers (EX.New.EX34.14.28)
(September 24, 2013) E-mail from Grant Orchard (EX.New.EX34.14.29)
(September 23, 2013) E-mail from Mano Narayanan (EX.New.EX34.14.30)
(September 24, 2013) E-mail from Jeffery Carlton (EX.New.EX34.14.31)
(September 24, 2013) E-mail from Daniel Mitroi Carlton (EX.New.EX34.14.32)
(September 24, 2013) E-mail from Brian Iler (EX.New.EX34.14.33)
Speakers
Lela Gary, Air Pollution Coalition
Allan Rivers, York Quay Neighbourhood Association
Ulla Colgrass, York Quay Neighbourhood Association (YQNA)
Max Moore, Harbourfront Community Association
Diane Torlone
Gord Fogel
Anshul Kapoor
Ron Jenkins
Deborah Harriet Cherry, No Jets TO
Paul Hellyer
Rick Persich
Paul French
Brian Iler, Chair, Community Airport Impact Review (AIR) (Submission Filed)
Shirley Bush (Submission Filed)
Brandon Leal
Brenda Roman
Jim Breen
Chancellor Crawford, Toronto Island Pilots Association
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Motions
That:
1. Public presentations be limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
2. Questions of speakers, questions of staff, and speaking time be limited to 3 minutes per Councillor.
That the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B:
1. Measure the noise impact on "run-ups" and “reverse thrusting" used in stopping airplanes and provide a comparison to Q400 noise profile.
2. Provide data and analysis for the Jet Blast that will be produced by the proposed and other qualifying jets.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Sep-24-2013
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX34.14 - Motion 2 by Councillor Milczyn |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 2 | Members that voted Yes are Peter Milczyn, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 9 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Frank Di Giorgio, Rob Ford (Chair), Norman Kelly, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are David Shiner |
That the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B be requested to study where and how new fuel tanks would be accommodated and provide the regulatory requirements for any new field tank farm.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Sep-24-2013
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX34.14 - Motion 3 by Councillor Milczyn |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Frank Di Giorgio, Peter Milczyn, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Rob Ford (Chair), Norman Kelly, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are David Shiner |
That the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B obtain a copy of the Toronto Port Authority's Master Plan for the airport, for review by City Council.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Sep-24-2013
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX34.14 - Motion 4 by Councillor Milczyn |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Gary Crawford, Peter Milczyn, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Vincent Crisanti, Frank Di Giorgio, Rob Ford (Chair), Norman Kelly, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are David Shiner |
Vote (Adopt Item) Sep-24-2013
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX34.14 - Motion 5 to Adopt Item by Councillor Kelly |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Frank Di Giorgio, Rob Ford (Chair), Norman Kelly, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are David Shiner |
14a - Further Update on Public Consultation Program on Request from Porter Airlines for Exemption to Commercial Jet Ban at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - Supplemental Report
Origin
Summary
This supplementary report provides an update on the public consultation program conducted as part of the review of the request by Porter Airlines for an exemption to the commercial jet-powered aircraft ban at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and related runway expansion options. This request would require amending the 1983 Tripartite Agreement between the City of Toronto, Toronto Port Authority (TPA) and the Government of Canada.
This report summarizes comments received from the public consultation meetings as well as a city-wide telephone survey. These results will be incorporated in the staff evaluation and review, in order to develop recommendations for City Council. It is anticipated that an additional public consultation meeting will be conducted in November in advance of the final report.
Staff are targeting the completion of a final report on this issue for the December 5, 2013 Executive Committee and December 16, 2013 City Council meeting.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-61867.pdf