Item - 2013.PW25.7
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 8, 2013 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on September 20, 2013 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 8, 2013.
PW25.7 - Impact of July 8, 2013 Storm on the City's Sewer and Stormwater Systems
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report back during the 2014 budget process on the capital and operating budget impacts of expanding the Basement Flooding Protection Program on a City-wide basis beyond the existing 34 priority study areas, including methodologies for setting priorities and resource implications, so that the program continues to address urban flooding risks in a fair, well-organized, and efficient manner.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report through the 2014 budget process with a plan for enforcement of the Mandatory Downspout Disconnect Program Phase 1 (combined sewer areas) and implementation of Phase 2 (basement flooding areas) as set out in Municipal Code Chapter 681, as part of the Basement Flooding Protection Program.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report through the 2014 budget process with a multi-year capital plan to meet the Green Parking lot standards for Toronto Water properties.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to work together to develop "green infrastructure" standards for the public right-of-way for implementation in Transportation Services and Toronto Water capital projects with a target implementation date for the 2015 construction season.
5. City Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to forward to the General Manager, Toronto Water, information on houses within the flood plain that are most vulnerable to flooding from the Black Creek Watershed and request the General Manager, Toronto Water to provide this information in a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in February 2014.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-61363.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(September 20, 2013) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11 - York South-Weston (PW.New.PW25.7.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/comm/communicationfile-39917.pdf
(September 20, 2013) Submission from Mike Mattos (PW.New.PW25.7.3)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-09-2013 2:18 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW25.7 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan |
PW25.7 - Impact of July 8, 2013 Storm on the City's Sewer and Stormwater Systems
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report back during the 2014 budget process on the capital and operating budget impacts of expanding the Basement Flooding Protection Program on a city-wide basis beyond the existing 34 priority study areas, including methodologies for setting priorities and resource implications, so that the program continues to address urban flooding risks in a fair, well-organized, and efficient manner.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report through the 2014 budget process with a plan for enforcement of the Mandatory Downspout Disconnect Program Phase 1 (combined sewer areas) and implementation of Phase 2 (basement flooding areas) as set out in Municipal Code Chapter 681, as part of the Basement Flooding Protection Program.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report through the 2014 budget process with a multi-year capital plan to meet the Green Parking lot standards for Toronto Water properties.
4. City Council request General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director to work together to develop "green infrastructure" standards for the public right-of-way for implementation in Transportation Services and Toronto Water capital projects with a target implementation date for the 2015 construction season.
5. City Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to forward to the General Manager, Toronto Water, information on houses within the flood plain that are most vulnerable to flooding from the Black Creek Watershed and that the General Manager, Toronto Water, provide this information in a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in February 2014.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to advise City Council on the condition of the sewer systems within the areas of the City most affected by the July 8, 2013 storm. The report also seeks Council direction on a proposal to expand, across the entire City, a systematic review of the sanitary and storm sewer systems as they are or may be impacted by severe storm events with a view to reduce the number of basements that may flood.
On the afternoon and evening of July 8, 2013, severe thunderstorms and heavy rains flooded many parts of the City, causing damage to public and private property and infrastructure, stranding thousands of commuters, and leaving tens of thousands of residents and businesses without electricity. More than 4,700 basement flooding complaints were received during and immediately following the storm.
The majority of these complaints came from residents living in the Etobicoke and York areas of the City. Many of the impacted homes are outside of the existing Basement Flooding Protection Program's 34 priority study areas. A preliminary review of the existing sewer drainage systems in Etobicoke and York indicate they have been designed to accommodate typical operating conditions, with sanitary sewer systems being sized to accommodate sanitary flow contributions from residents and businesses, and with storm sewers being designed to collect and convey storm runoff from rainfall and/or snowmelt. It is apparent that incidents of flooding occur where there is a combination of heavy rainfall and local low lying areas and that this can potentially occur at any location across the City.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-61363.pdf
Communications
(September 20, 2013) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11 - York South-Weston (PW.New.PW25.7.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/comm/communicationfile-39917.pdf
(September 20, 2013) Submission from Mike Mattos (PW.New.PW25.7.3)
Speakers
Terri Mercer
Hamish Wilson
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Ron Moeser
Motions
City Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to forward to the General Manager,Toronto Water, information on houses within the flood plain that are most vulnerable to flooding from the Black Creek Watershed and that the General Manager, Toronto Water, provide this information in a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in February 2014.
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report through the 2014 budget process with a plan for enforcement of the Mandatory Downspout Disconnect Program Phase 1 (combined sewer areas) and implementation of Phase 2 (basement flooding areas) as set out in Municipal Code Chapter 681, as part of the Basement Flooding Protection Program.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report through the 2014 budget process with a multi-year capital plan to meet the Green Parking lot standards for Toronto Water properties.
3. City Council request General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director to work together to develop "green infrastructure" standards for the public right-of-way for implementation in Transportation Services and Toronto Water capital projects with a target implementation date for the 2015 construction season.