Item - 2015.EX7.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 7, 2015 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on June 30, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 7, 2015.
EX7.5 - Further Update on the Implementation of December 2013 Ice Storm Recommendations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 7, 8 and 9, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Toronto Emergency Management Program Committee (TEMPC), through the Director, Office of Emergency Management, report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter each year to provide an overview of Office of Emergency Management activities from the prior year and any changes made to the program in the preceding calendar year.
2. City Council direct the Director, Office of Emergency Management, in consultation with the Emergency Social Services Working Group and other partners, to continue efforts to compile a Community Capacity Inventory and to report back to the Executive Committee by the end of 2015 on how community service information and community service providers could be accessed and utilized during emergencies to assist vulnerable residents.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in partnership with Toronto Hydro, to complete the exchange of tree inventory data and tree trimming schedules, and develop joint tree trimming and new tree planting guidelines, and to report back through the Parks and Environment Committee by the first quarter of 2016 on the implementation of these measures and any associated impacts in reducing service interruptions due to tree contact with overhead lines.
4. City Council request that Toronto Hydro enhance the resiliency of the electrical supply in Toronto through storm hardening, targeted conversion of overhead lines to underground, and conducting a Climate Change Adaptation Study.
5. City Council, in its capacity as Shareholder, direct Toronto Hydro to report annually as part of the Annual General Meeting with an update on the allocation and related impacts of funds used on measures to improve resiliency and reduce power disruptions in Toronto.
6. City Council request the Provincial Government to enact legislation to require the insurance companies to develop a system of insurance premium credits to offer home-owners risk based incentives for investing in a range of flood mitigation measures.
7. City Council request the Provincial Government to require insurance companies to:
a. increase policyholder awareness at the point of sale or renewal with regards to flood insurance; and
b. provide easily understood contracts.
8. City Council request the Provincial Government to enact legislation mandating back-up generators for food retailers.
9. City Council request the City Manager to report to the September 17, 2015 meeting of the Government Management Committee on the details and status of Toronto Hydro's agreement with 311 for outage emergencies.
10. City Council request the Director, Office of Emergency Management to report back to Executive Committee on a strategy to help establish and support Local Emergency Response Working Groups.
11. City Council receive the report (June 16, 2015) from the Acting City Manager (EX7.5a) for information.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81755.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the City Manager to report to the September 17, 2015 meeting of the Government Management Committee on the details and status of Toronto Hydro's agreement with 311 for outage emergencies.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-07-2015 4:51 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX7.5 - Fletcher - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio, John Tory |
That City Council request the Director, Office of Emergency Management to report back to Executive Committee on a strategy to help establish and support Local Emergency Response Working Groups.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-07-2015 4:53 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX7.5 - Pasternak - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Christin Carmichael Greb, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 11 | Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Joe Mihevc, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-07-2015 4:53 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX7.5 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 36 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio |
5a - Transmittal of Toronto Hydro Report - Status of Recommendations from December 2013 Ice Storm Report as of May 31, 2015
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81756.pdf
Attachment 1 -Transmittal letter dated June 16, 2015 from Toronto Hydro President and CEO Re: Progress Update on Implementation of Ice Storm Recommendations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81757.pdf
Attachment 2 - Toronto Hydro Report - Status of Recommendations from December 2013 Ice Storm Report as of May 31, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81758.pdf
EX7.5 - Further Update on the Implementation of December 2013 Ice Storm Recommendations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the Toronto Emergency Management Program Committee (TEMPC), through the Director, Office of Emergency Management, report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter each year to provide an overview of Office of Emergency Management activities from the prior year and any changes made to the program in the preceding calendar year.
2. City Council direct the Director, Office of Emergency Management, in consultation with the Emergency Social Services Working Group and other partners, to continue efforts to compile a Community Capacity Inventory and report back to the Executive Committee by the end of 2015 on how community service information and community service providers could be accessed and utilized during emergencies to assist vulnerable residents.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in partnership with Toronto Hydro, to complete the exchange of tree inventory data and tree trimming schedules, and develop joint tree trimming and new tree planting guidelines, and report back through the Parks and Environment Committee by the first quarter of 2016 on the implementation of these measures and any associated impacts in reducing service interruptions due to tree contact with overhead lines.
4. City Council request that Toronto Hydro enhance the resiliency of the electrical supply in Toronto through storm hardening, targeted conversion of overhead lines to underground, and conducting a Climate Change Adaptation Study.
5. City Council, in its capacity as Shareholder, direct Toronto Hydro to report annually as part of the Annual General Meeting with an update on the allocation and related impacts of funds used on measures to improve resiliency and reduce power disruptions in Toronto.
6. City Council request the Provincial Government to enact legislation to require the insurance companies to develop a system of insurance premium credits to offer home-owners risk based incentives for investing in a range of flood mitigation measures.
7. City Council request the Provincial Government to require insurance companies to:
a. increase policyholder awareness at the point of sale or renewal with regards to flood insurance; and
b. provide easily understood contracts.
8. City Council request the Provincial Government to enact legislation mandating back-up generators for food retailers.
9. City Council receive the report (June 16, 2015) from the Acting City Manager (EX7.5a) for information.
Origin
Summary
City Council has considered four separate staff reports on the emergency response to the Ice Storm that occurred on the evening of December 21, 2013 through December 22, 2013. The most recent report entitled Review of the City of Toronto's Emergency Response to the December 2013 Ice Storm (EX43.3), along with Toronto Hydro's Independent Review Panel Report entitled, The Response of Toronto Hydro-Electrical System Limited to the December 2013 Ice Storm (EX43.3a), were considered by Council at its meeting on July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014. The reports provided the outcomes of the post-emergency reviews conducted by both the City and Toronto Hydro and included recommendations to improve the City’s ability to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
This report responds to Council's directions from the July 2014 Council meeting in five broad categories: Emergency Preparedness and Response; Supports for Vulnerable Populations; Emergency Communications, 311 Toronto and Toronto Hydro Contact Centre Coordination and Improving the Resiliency of Toronto Hydro Distributions Lines. It is recommended that future updates on the implementation of Council directions be provided through the Executive and Parks and Environment Committees as appropriate.
While Toronto Hydro collaborated with City staff and contributed to this report, a Toronto Hydro companion report entitled, Status of Recommendations from December 2013 Ice Storm Report as of May 31, 2015, is also on this agenda. The report has been transmitted by the Acting City Manager and responds to Council's specific request for Toronto Hydro to report to Council in the second quarter of 2015 on the implementation plans for the Independent Review Panel recommendations.
The Toronto Hydro report details the efforts made to address the recommendations received and the multi-phased approach being utilized to fully address opportunities for improvement. The report provides specifics on the progress to date including actions to address the following:
- - Expanded use of Incident Command System (ICS), including use of emergency response roles;
- - Customer call management;
- - Development of more timely estimated time of restorations (ETRs);
- - Resource acquisition;
- - Restoration efficiency;
- - Stakeholder communications; and
- - System resiliency (including strategic undergrounding).
This report recommends that Council request Toronto Hydro to enhance the resiliency of the electrical supply in Toronto through measures such as storm hardening, targeted conversion of overhead lines to underground, and conducting a Climate Change Adaptation Study . In order for Council to be kept informed on progress made, this report also recommends that Council direct Toronto Hydro to report to Council annually as part of the Annual General Meeting with an update on the allocation and related impact of funds used on measures to improve resiliency and reduce power disruptions in Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81755.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That City Council request the Provincial Government to enact legislation to require the insurance companies to develop a system of insurance premium credits to offer home-owners risk based incentives for investing in a range of flood mitigation measures.
City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to develop an insurer engagement campaign to inform insurance providers about the comprehensive measures the City is taking to minimize loss and disruption from climate change risks.
That City Council request the Provincial Government to require insurance companies to:
a. increase policyholder awareness at the point of sale or renewal with regards to flood insurance; and
b. provide easily understood contracts.
That City Council request the Provincial Government to ensure Preparedness Guidelines for Retailers are developed which can be provided to retailers in anticipation of extreme weather events.
That City Council request the Provincial Government to enact legislation mandating back-up generators for food retailers.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-30-2015
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - Amend Item (Additional) |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 8 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Frank Di Giorgio, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão |
That City Council reiterate its support for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Watershed Protection Program to maintain the quality of drinking water.
Rulings
5a - Transmittal of Toronto Hydro Report - Status of Recommendations from December 2013 Ice Storm Report as of May 31, 2015
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the report (June 16, 2015) from the Acting City Manager (Item EX7.5a) entitled Transmittal of Toronto Hydro Report - Status of Recommendations from December 2013 Ice Storm Report as of May 31, 2015.
Origin
Summary
The ice storm that occurred in Toronto in late December 2013 caused widespread electricity outages and disrupted the lives of thousands of Torontonians. Approximately 416,000 Toronto Hydro customers lost power at one point during the ice storm, which affected more than one million City residents.
In January 2014, Toronto Hydro commissioned an Independent Review Panel to look at Toronto Hydro's performance during the storm and to confirm practices that worked well and identify areas in need of improvement. The City Manager transmitted the Independent Review Panel's Report to the July 2014 City Council meeting.
In its consideration of the report, City Council requested Toronto Hydro to report to Council in the second quarter of 2015 on the implementation plans for the Independent Review Panel recommendations.
As a companion report to the City staff report entitled Further Update on the Implementation of December 2013 Ice Storm Recommendations, this report transmits to Council the requested response from Toronto Hydro on the recommendations from the Independent Review Panel final report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81756.pdf
Attachment 1 -Transmittal letter dated June 16, 2015 from Toronto Hydro President and CEO Re: Progress Update on Implementation of Ice Storm Recommendations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81757.pdf
Attachment 2 - Toronto Hydro Report - Status of Recommendations from December 2013 Ice Storm Report as of May 31, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81758.pdf