Item - 2014.PW33.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2014 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on August 13, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2014.
- See also Item HL33.4
PW33.15 - Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Strategy - Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water to:
a. develop a targeted pilot project to identify, educate, encourage, and coordinate the replacement of private and public lead service pipes on streets with a significant number of homes with lead service, and report through the 2015 budget process with the potential costs of the project;
b. remove the "cap" on the number of "Priority" lead service replacements;
c. include in all future contracts for water service replacement contracts a requirement for maintaining records of private side replacements;
d. develop a system of data collection on completion rates and outstanding lead services in the City of Toronto; and
e. examine and implement changes in the "planned" and "priority" replacements process to coordinate the work to replace public and private replacements at the same time.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, to amend the Work Order Process Flow, outlined in Appendix B to the report (July 28, 2014) from the General Manager, Toronto Water entitled "Priority Lead Service Replacement Program - Work Order Process Flow", to:
a. adjust the timing of providing eligible applicants with a faucet filter so that it is received at the time of application, not at the final work inspection stage, to reduce health risks while the property owner waits up to 12 weeks for Toronto Water to complete the replacement of the public portion of the lead service connection;
b. offer applicants the option of picking up a faucet filter from designated Toronto Water locations or to request delivery to their residence via parcel post or courier; and
c. provide this service adjustment through efficiencies within existing budget allocations so that eligible applicants pay no further costs.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the cost of the service adjustment in Part 2 above, if the cost exceeds the annual estimate of $30,000.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-72320.pdf
Appendix A - Corrosion Control Implementation Plan - Backgrounder
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-72321.pdf
Appendix B - Priority Lead Service Replacement Program - Work Order Process Flow
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-72322.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, to amend the Work Order Process Flow, outlined in Appendix B to the report (July 28, 2014) from the General Manager, Toronto Water entitled "Priority Lead Service Replacement Program - Work Order Process Flow", to:
a. adjust the timing of providing eligible applicants with a faucet filter so that it is received at the time of application, not at the final work inspection stage, to reduce health risks while the property owner waits up to 12 weeks for Toronto Water to complete the replacement of the public portion of the lead service connection;
b. offer applicants the option of picking up a faucet filter from designated Toronto Water locations or to request delivery to their residence via parcel post or courier; and
c. provide this service adjustment through efficiencies within existing budget allocations so that eligible applicants pay no further costs.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the cost of the service adjustment, if the cost exceeds the annual estimate of $30,000.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Aug-26-2014 2:33 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW33.15 - Davis - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, James Maloney, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, 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 Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Mike Del Grande, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Aug-26-2014 2:34 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW33.15 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, James Maloney, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Mike Del Grande, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc |
PW33.15 - Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Strategy - Update
- 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:
a. develop a targeted pilot project to identify, educate, encourage, and coordinate the replacement of private and public lead service pipes on streets with a significant number of homes with lead service, and report through the 2015 budget process with the potential costs of the project;
b. remove the "cap" on the number of "Priority" lead service replacements;
c. include in all future contracts for water service replacement contracts a requirement for maintaining records of private side replacements;
d. develop a system of data collection on completion rates and outstanding lead services in the City of Toronto; and
e. examine and implement changes in the "planned" and "priority" replacements process to coordinate the work to replace public and private replacements at the same time.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Public Works and Infrastructure Commitee requested the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by the end of the second quarter of 2015 on the feasibility of passing a by-law that would require homeowners to disclose where they have lead water service connections located on their properties and provide a clean water certificate on the transfer of their property to a new purchaser outlining the amount of lead in their water.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on June 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2014, City Council requested an update on several items relating to the City's Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Strategy. This report responds to those requests and provides an update on several specific items related to the City's Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Strategy.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-72320.pdf
Appendix A - Corrosion Control Implementation Plan - Backgrounder
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-72321.pdf
Appendix B - Priority Lead Service Replacement Program - Work Order Process Flow
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-72322.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
City Council request the General Manager of Toronto Water to:
1. Develop a targeted pilot project to identify, educate, encourage, and coordinate the replacement of private and public lead service pipes on streets with a significant number of homes with lead service, and report through the 2015 budget process with the potential costs of the project.
2. Remove the "cap" on the number of "Priority" lead service replacements.
3. Include in all future contracts for water service replacement contracts a requirement for maintaining records of private side replacements.
4. Develop a system of data collection on completion rates and outstanding lead services in the City of Toronto.
5. Examine and implement changes in the "planned" and "priority" replacements process to coordinate the work to replace public and private replacements at the same time.
That the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by the end of the second quarter of 2015 on the feasibility of passing a by-law that would require homeowners to disclose where they have lead water service connections located on their properties and provide a clean water certificate on the transfer of their property to a new purchaser outlining the amount of lead in their water.