Item - 2017.PW24.7
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 7, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on October 18, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 7, 2017.
PW24.7 - Preparing Toronto for Electric Vehicles
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the Residential On-street Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Station pilot to enable Toronto Hydro to utilize electrical and street light poles at two (2) locations in each of Wards 19, 30 and 32, for up to twelve (12) EVs as well as at one location opposite Toronto Hydro’s facilities at 500 Commissioners Street. (Ward 30) to serve two (2) EVs for a one-year period with location details seeking appropriate parking amendments, through a follow-up report to the Toronto and East York Community Council.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee with an evaluation of the Residential On-street Electric Vehicle Charge Station pilot at the end of a one-year evaluation period.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to charge users of all pilot charging stations during the pilot project.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-107507.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(October 18, 2017) Submission from James A. Scarrow (PW.New.PW24.7.2)
Communications (City Council)
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Sharon Yetman (CC.New.PW24.7.4)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Nov-09-2017 7:47 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW24.7 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 15 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
PW24.7 - Preparing Toronto for Electric Vehicles
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the Residential On-street Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Station pilot to enable Toronto Hydro to utilize electrical and street light poles at two (2) locations in each of Wards 19, 30 and 32, for up to twelve (12) EVs as well as at one location opposite Toronto Hydro’s facilities at 500 Commissioners St. (Ward 30) to serve two (2) EVs for a one-year period with location details seeking appropriate parking amendments, through a follow-up report to the Toronto and East York Community Council.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee with an evaluation of the Residential On‑street Electric Vehicle Charge Station pilot at the end of a one-year evaluation period.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to charge users of all pilot charging stations during the pilot project.
Origin
Summary
Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity and innovation globally because this technology presents a significant opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and emissions harmful to air quality and urban noise. In July 2017, Toronto City Council unanimously adopted TransformTO: Climate Action for a Healthy, Equitable and Prosperous Toronto. Through technical modelling and community engagement, the electrification of transportation, including personal vehicles, is one of the key strategies to meet Toronto's target of an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Included in the TransformTO report is the - Prepare for Electric Mobility Campaign - where the City of Toronto and partners will develop a process to support the development of an electric vehicle transition strategy for Toronto. This report is the first step towards developing that strategy and its purpose is to:
- seek Council approval to implement the Residential On-street Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Station pilot where Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited (Toronto Hydro) will install up to fourteen (14) EV charge stations on its electrical and street light poles at up to seven (7) locations thereby providing on-street charging of EVs in residential permit parking areas;
- provide an update on the status of the previously endorsed pilot project deploying five (5) EV charge stations at three (3) locations downtown;
- provide information on the current status of Federal, Provincial and City policies, programs and incentives supporting adoption of EVs in Toronto;
- provide an overview of international EV best-practices (see Appendix B); and
- discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with increased use of EVs in Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-107507.pdf
Communications
(October 18, 2017) Submission from James A. Scarrow (PW.New.PW24.7.2)
Speakers
James A. Scarrow
Councillor Mike Layton
Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
Motions
That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to recuperate the costs relating to the pilot from charges to users of the charging stations.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Oct-18-2017
| Result: Lost | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 1 | Members that voted Yes are Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday, Chin Lee, Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza |
That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to charge users of all pilot charging stations during the pilot project.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-18-2017
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday, Chin Lee, Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza |