Item - 2014.EX42.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 10, 2014 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on May 27, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 10, 2014.
EX42.14 - Dangerous Railway Cargo and Measures to Improve Community Safety
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Manager to contact the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) to determine the feasibility of Toronto joining the Cross-Border Municipal Coalition for Railway Safety and report back to the Executive Committee.
2. City Council direct the City Manager to request CN and CP Rail Companies to confirm to the City Manager that they will be providing emergency response teams in 2014 in the Toronto area capable of responding to all emergency situations, including ones similar to Lac Mégantic in 2013.
3. City Council direct the City Manager to request all railway companies transporting dangerous goods through the City of Toronto to provide the Office of Emergency Management and Toronto Fire Services with information demonstrating the state of good repair on track signals and related infrastructure and maintenance in the City of Toronto.
4. City Council direct the City Manager to hold a public meeting open to any interested parties including community safety groups, and residents and ratepayer's organizations to discuss rail safety in Toronto and the options for the establishment of an appropriate forum for the sharing of information between the City, the community and railway users, such options to include the establishment of a City Council Advisory Body.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69228.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/comm/communicationfile-47744.pdf
(May 26, 2014) E-mail from Patricia Y. Lai and Helen Vassilakos, Safe Rail Communuties (EX.New.EX42.14.2)
(May 26, 2014) E-mail from Hans Modlich (EX.New.EX42.14.3)
(May 26, 2014) E-mail from John Darling (EX.New.EX42.14.4)
(May 26, 2014) E-mail from Allan McCartney (EX.New.EX42.14.5)
(May 27, 2014) E-mail from Sharon Howarth (EX.New.EX42.14.6)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to hold a public meeting open to any interested parties including community safety groups, and residents and ratepayer's organizations to discuss rail safety in Toronto and the options for the establishment of an appropriate forum for the sharing of information between the City, the community and railway users, such options to include the establishment of a City Council Advisory Body.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-10-2014 2:19 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX42.14 - Fragedakis - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, 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, 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 Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Peter Milczyn, John Parker, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-10-2014 2:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX42.14 - 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, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, 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, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Peter Milczyn, John Parker, Michael Thompson |
EX42.14 - Dangerous Railway Cargo and Measures to Improve Community Safety
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the City Manager to contact the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) to determine the feasibility of Toronto joining the Cross-Border Municipal Coalition for Railway Safety and report back to the Executive Committee.
2. City Council direct the City Manager to request CN and CP Rail Companies to confirm to the City Manager that they will be providing emergency response teams in 2014 in the Toronto area capable of responding to all emergency situations, including ones similar to Lac Mégantic in 2013.
3. City Council direct the City Manager to request all railway companies transporting dangerous goods through the City of Toronto to provide the Office of Emergency Management and Toronto Fire Services with information demonstrating the state of good repair on track signals and related infrastructure and maintenance in the City of Toronto.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information in response to two motions approved at the City Council meetings of July 16-19, 2013, regarding measures to improve transportation of dangerous cargo by rail. The motions requested information regarding the Railway Safety Act Review from Transport Canada and directed City staff to review its authority to improve public safety and mitigate the risk of transporting dangerous goods by rail.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69228.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/comm/communicationfile-47744.pdf
(May 26, 2014) E-mail from Patricia Y. Lai and Helen Vassilakos, Safe Rail Communuties (EX.New.EX42.14.2)
(May 26, 2014) E-mail from Hans Modlich (EX.New.EX42.14.3)
(May 26, 2014) E-mail from John Darling (EX.New.EX42.14.4)
(May 26, 2014) E-mail from Allan McCartney (EX.New.EX42.14.5)
(May 27, 2014) E-mail from Sharon Howarth (EX.New.EX42.14.6)
Speakers
Sharon Howarth (Submission Filed)
Gerry Dunn
Councillor Mary Fragedakis
Motions
That City Council request the City Manager to contact the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) to determine the feasibility of Toronto joining the Cross-Border Municipal Coalition for Railway Safety and report back to the Executive Committee.
That City Council direct the City Manager to request CN and CP Rail Companies to confirm to the City Manager that they will be providing emergency response teams in 2014 in the Toronto area capable of responding to all emergency situations, including ones similar to Lac Mégantic in 2013.
That City Council direct the City Manager to request all railway companies transporting dangerous goods through the City of Toronto to provide the Office of Emergency Management and Toronto Fire Services with information demonstrating the state of good repair on track signals and related infrastructure and maintenance in the City of Toronto.