Item - 2013.PW21.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 3, 2013 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on March 19, 2013 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on April 3, 2013.
PW21.5 - Managing Construction Disruption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 3 and 4, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council forward the report (March 5, 2013) from the Acting Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) with the request that the TTC align its capital planning process, including any Transit Project Assessment Process, with the City of Toronto's new Construction Disruption Management Strategies described in this report.
2. City Council direct that, as a component of the City's Construction Disruption Management Strategy, the General Manager, Transportation Services and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services take appropriate action to amend existing City protocols to ensure that when there is a delay in a planned capital construction project within the City right-of-way, the City provide the public with notification of the delay, the reason for the delay and an updated project completion date, on a City standard Capital Improvement Project Construction Sign at the project location.
3. City Council notify the TTC of the improvement in protocol, and request that the TTC initiate the same protocol for its capital projects as a component of its construction disruption management strategy.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in the third quarter of 2013, with recommendations for incorporating City protocols in relation to Capital Improvement Project Construction Signs into agreements with private utility companies for construction within the right-of-way.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-56562.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/comm/communicationfile-35207.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council direct, that as a component of the City's Construction Disruption Management Strategy, the General Manager, Transportation Services and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services take appropriate action to amend existing City protocols to ensure, that when there is a delay in a planned capital construction project within the city right-of-way, the City provide the public with notification of the delay, the reason for the delay and an updated project completion date, on a City standard Capital Improvement Project Construction Sign at the project location.
2. City Council notify the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) of the improvement in protocol, and request that the TTC initiate the same protocol for its capital projects as a component of its construction disruption management strategy.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in the third quarter of 2013, with recommendations for incorporating City protocols in relation to Capital Improvement Project Construction Signs into agreements with private utility companies for construction within the right-of-way.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Apr-04-2013 5:54 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW21.5 - Minnan-Wong - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, 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: 8 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, John Parker, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-04-2013 5:56 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW21.5 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, 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, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, 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: 7 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, John Parker, Michael Thompson |
PW21.5 - Managing Construction Disruption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council forward the report (March 5, 2013) from the Acting Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to the Toronto Transit Commission with the request that the TTC align its capital planning process, including any Transit Project Assessment Process, with the City of Toronto's new Construction Disruption Management Strategies described in this report.
Origin
Summary
The construction of sewers, watermains and roads is by nature noisy, dusty and disruptive work. When this work is overlaid onto City streets with high volumes of vehicular traffic, cyclists, pedestrians, narrow rights-of-way, and varied commercial operations, the resulting disruption can be significant. For the purposes of this report, disruption is defined as any negative impact to adjacent property owners or any motorist, pedestrian or other roadway user affected by the construction activities.
Engineering and Construction Services staff currently employ twelve strategies to minimize construction duration and manage disruption in the delivery of projects. The construction industry associations have recently been engaged to seek concurrence on the potential use of these strategies to mitigate construction disruption. The strategies outlined in this report are not applicable in all situations. Staff must carefully consider each particular situation and consult with the public to determine whether the benefits of the strategies being considered outweigh the impacts to select the best strategies to control construction duration and / or public disruption. The most appropriate strategies will be employed in any given situation in consultation with Toronto Water, Transportation Services, and other clients as appropriate.
The twelve strategies contained in this report provide a framework through which the City can continue to seek improvements in overall performance and manage disruption to the public. All key strategies are considered during the design stages and they can be sub-divided into 'Process and Procurement Strategies' (associated with enhanced contract planning, design and procurement delivery techniques) and 'Construction Strategies' (associated with physical construction or construction management). Engineering and Construction Services has also initiated improved contract management, planning / coordination, and customer service and third party claims handling processes. The General Managers of Toronto Water and Transportation Services and the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management have been consulted on and concur with the strategies outlined in this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-56562.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/comm/communicationfile-35207.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Councillor Gord Perks
Motions
City Council forward the report (March 5, 2013) from the Acting Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to the Toronto Transit Commission with the request that the TTC align its capital planning process, including any Transit Project Assessment Process, with the City of Toronto's new Construction Disruption Management Strategies described in this report.