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Toronto Transit Commission / City of Toronto SCARBOROUGH-MALVERN LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT

TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT REPORT – APPENDICES

TECHNICAL AGENCIES CONSULTATION

Updated May 27, 2009

Toronto Transit Commission / City of Toronto – Scarborough-Malvern Light Rail Transit (LRT) Transit Project Assessment Study

Governmental Consultation List

Name, Position, Agency and Address

PROVINCIAL AGENCIES & MINISTRIES Go Transit and Metrolinx back

Ontario Power Generation back

Mr. Adam Snow, Manager Transportation Planning & Development GO Transit and Metrolinx 20 Bay Street, Suite 600 Toronto ON M5J 2W3

Mr. Steve Hounsell, Senior Advisor, Sustainable Development Ontario Power Generation 700 University Ave. Toronto ON M5G 1X6

Hydro One Networks Inc. back

Ontario Realty Corporation back

Mr. Charles S. Esendal. P. Eng. Sustainment Manager Lines Information Systems and Programs Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI) 483 Bay Street,TCT15-A11, North Tower,Toronto ON M5G 2P5

Mr. Anil Wijesooriya, General Manager, Planning, Survey and Appraisal Professional Services Ontario Realty Corporation Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure 1 Dundas St. W., Suite 2000, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L5

Toronto and Region Conservation Ontario back

Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs back

Beth Williston, H. BA, MCIP, RPP Manager, Environmental Assessments Planning and Development Division Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Phone: 416-661-6600 X5217 Fax: 416-661-6898

Mr. David Cooper, Manager Environmental & Land Use Policy Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Stone Road W, 3rd Floor Guelph ON N1G 4Y2

Technical Contact (same office): Ms. Donna Mundie, Land Use Policy Specialist

Ministry of Culture back

Ministries of Tourism and Health Promotion – Regional Offices:back

Ms. Karla Barboza, Heritage Adviser Culture Services Unit Programs and Services Branch Ministry of Culture 400 University Avenue, 4th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2R9

Mr. Tom Chrzan, Manager Central Region Ministries of Citizenship and Immigration, Culture, Tourism and Health Promotion 180 Dundas Street West, Suite 502 Toronto Ontario, M7A 2R9

Mr. Winston Wong, Heritage Planner Cultural Services Unit, Programs and Services Branch Ministry of Culture 400 University Ave., 4th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2R9

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Ministry of Health Promotion back

Ministry of Education back

Mr. Craig Stewart, Manager Recreation Unit Sports and Recreation Branch Ministry of Health Promotion 18th Floor, 393 University Avenue Toronto ON M7A 2S1

Mr. Emanuel Mora, Vice Principle Westhill Collige Institute [email protected]

Ontario Provincial Police back

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructureback

Ms. Sheryl Bennett, ManagerOPP Facilities Section Accommodation Services Section 777 Memorial Avenue, 2nd Floor Orillia ON L3V 7V3

Alan Jenkins, Sr. Policy SpecialistRenewable and Clean EnergyEnergy Supply and Competition Branch Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure 880 Bay Street, 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2C1

Michael Burger, Director (A) Facilities, Emergency Management & Security Branch, 17th Floor, 25 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, ON M7A 1Y6

Kevin Pal, Manager, Strategic Policy Branch Conservation & Strategic Policy Division Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure 6th Floor, 880 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2C1

Ms. Paula Brown Operational Policy and Strategic Planning Bureau Ontario Provincial Police 777 Memorial Avenue, 3rd Floor Orillia ON L3V 7V3

Ms. Tija Dirks, DirectorGrowth Policy, Planning and Analysis Ontario Growth Secretariat Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure777 Bay Street, 4th Floor, Suite 425 Toronto ON M5G 2E5

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

back

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing back

Sylvia Shedden Director, Environmental Health Branch Public Health Division 2nd Floor, 5700 Yonge St Toronto ON M2M 4K5

Central Municipal Services Office Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Mr. Victor Doyle, Manager Community Planning and Development 2nd Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2E5

Ministry of Natural Resources back

Ministry of Transportationback

Southern Region Ministry of Natural Resources 300 Water Street, Box 7000 4th Floor, South Tower Peterborough, ON K9J 3C7 Att: Jim Boothby, A/Senior Planner

Central Region Mr. Charles Petro, ManagerEngineering Office Ministry of Transportation 1201 Wilson Avenue, Downsview ON M3M 1J8

Aurora District Ministry of Natural Resources 50 Bloomington Road West, R.R. #2 Aurora, ON L4G 3G8 Att: Steve Strong, District Planner Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities backUniversity of Toronto Scarborough Campus Andrew Arifuzzaman [email protected]

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FEDERAL AGENCIES Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Environment Canada

backLouise Knox, Regional Director Ontario Region Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 55 St. Clair Avenue East, 9th Floor Toronto ON M4T 1M2

Rob Dobos, Manager Environmental Assessment Section Environmental Protection Operatons Division - Ontario RegionEnvironment Canada P.O. Box 5050, 867 Lakeshore Rd. Burlington ON L7R 4A6

Staff Contact: Sheila Allen, Senior EA Officer Fisheries and Oceans Canada back

Transport Canada back

Sara Eddy, Senior Habitat BiologistFish Habitat Management Ontario-Great Lakes Area Fisheries and Oceans Canada District Office,867 Lakeshore RoadBurlington ON L7R 4A6

Ms. Monique Mousseau, Regional Manager Environmental Affairs, Programs Branch Transport Canada - Ontario Region 4900 Yonge Street, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M2N 6A5

CP Rail Back

CN Rail back

David Lukianow [email protected]

John McTaggert, Manager CN Rail 1 Administration Road P.O. Box 1000 Concord ON L4K 1B9

MEMO

TO: Notes to File DATE: July 2, 2008

FROM: HS FILE NO: TO-20080

SUBJECT: Transit City Light Rail, Contract No. TC85-1 Scarborough – Malvern LRT Phases 1 and 2A – Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment Study

Project Meeting No. 5, Wednesday, July 2, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TRCA Offices – Black Creek Pioneer Village Boardroom

PRESENT: Renee Afoom, TRCA Lori Cook, TRCA Beth Williston, TRCA Nick Lorrain, TRCA

Greg Neill, LGLMalcolm MacKay, TTC Harold Sich, IBI Group

DISTRIBUTION: Chris Bishop, Tim Lawson, Colin Wong, Attendees, File

Item Discussed Action By

1. SCARBOROUGH – MALVERN LRT PROJECT OVERVIEW

TTC provided an overview of the overall Transit City program, including description of the proposed technology, transit corridors, and a brief description of the Scarborough-Malvern LRT project.

Presently the Scarborough-Malvern LRT project is in the EA phase, with completion expected later this year. Given present Transit City project priorities, the Scarborough Malvern LRT is slated to be operational for 2018.

The first round of Public Open Houses for the Scarborough-Malvern LRT project is planned for July 23rd and 24th.

2. PRELIMINARY ALIGNMENTS AND TYPICAL SECTIONS

IBI Group outlined the following:

�� recommended corridor in the vicinity of the Highland Creek valley, specifically, Morningside Avenue and easterly along Ellesmere Road, in order to reach UTSC;

�� crossing of Highland Creek to consist either of an existing bridge widening to the east, or a new bridge structure on the east side;

�� proposed typical cross-sections at key points (i.e. mid-block along Morningside, near Ellesmere intersection along Morningside, mid-block along Ellesmere) that will be

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investigated within the Morningside and Ellesmere corridors, including:

o an at-grade alignment in the centre of the existing roadway, with widening of the existing roadway platform on both sides;

o an at-grade alignment in the centre of the roadway, maintaining the existing west edge of pavement, with widening of the existing roadway platform on the east side only;

o an at-grade alignment in the centre of the roadway, maintaining the existing east edge of pavement, with widening of the existing roadway platform on the west side only;

o an at-grade alignment outside the existing roadway on the east side, with widening of the existing roadway platform on the east side only;

�� advantages and disadvantages associated with each alternative alignment.

IBI Group indicated that a key factor in the evaluation of the alternative alignments is the significance and sensitivity of the roadway platform widening on the natural environment (i.e. is impact to one side preferable to both sides, if one side was preferable). IBI Group to forward a copy of the alternative typical sections to TRCA for review and comment.

IBI Group

3. IDENTIFY KEY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

In general, TRCA did not offer any major concerns at this time, subject to the subsequent fieldwork / inventory to be completed by LGL and the TRCA staff.

Key points from general discussion included:

�� Highland Creek has been subject to major flooding / erosion / scour, and these issues (including meander belt) will have to be addressed eventually (TRCA indicated that detailed fluvial geomorphological studies for this section of Highland Creek has been completed by Parrish, and a copy will be provided);

�� IBI Group noted that the floodplain mapping provided by TRCA presented a discrepancy in elevations and boundaries between the Ellesmere Ravine and Highland Creek (TRCA to look into);

�� wildlife crossing impacts and potential mitigation will need to be reviewed for the final alignment (i.e. barrier effect, as deer crossing warning signs are present, and the extent of wildlife movement in the urban areas has increased).

TRCA

TRCA

4. CONFIRM TRCA REQUIREMENTS FOR EA STUDY

Following the reporting of the existing conditions (including fieldwork and site visits) and definition of the recommended alignment / crossing details, TRCA will be in a better position to identify any detailed study requirements. TRCA understood that these detailed studies may be commitments to do further work, and not necessarily be part of this study.

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5. ACTION ITEMS / NEXT MEETING

As agreed upon, the TRCA / TTC protocol is to hold a site visit before the first round of open houses. TRCA to provide TTC / IBI a list of dates in the next 2 weeks to hold a site visit, giving TRCA some time to do some desktop investigation / assessment. IBI / LGL to forward existing conditions / inventory to TRCA as soon as possible.

Note: subsequent to the meeting, a site meeting was arranged for July 16th.

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October 28, 2008

BY MAIL AND EMAIL ([email protected])

Mr. Malcolm MackayToronto Transit Commission5160 Yonge Street, 6th FloorToronto, Ontario M2N 6L9

Dear Mr. Mackay:

Re: Response to Draft Natural Heritage Report - Existing ConditionsScarborough-Malvern Light Rapid Transit (LRT) ProjectMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment - Schedule CDon River and Highland Creek Watersheds; City of Toronto;Scarborough

CFN 40838

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff received the Draft Natural Heritage Report- Existing Conditions prepared by LGL Limited for the above-noted Environmental Assessment (EA)on September 10, 2008. TRCA staff also met on site with Greg Neill of LGL Limited on July 15, 2008.It is our understanding that the Toronto Transit Commission (TIC) is assessing ways to significantlyimprove transit service from the Kennedy Station (Bloor-Danforth subway line) to the Malvern TownCentre.

TRCA staff has completed its review of the draft Natural Heritage Report - Existing Conditions and issatisfied with the report findings. During detailed design, the following comments will have to beaddressed. Please ensure that a copy of this letter is included in the EA report.

1. The proposed LRT will run along Morningside Avenue and traverse several TRCA Programand Policy Areas including the Morningside Park Forest, Highland Creek Forest, and theHighland Creek Swamp. As explained on Page 5 of the draft report, the vegetationcommunities found in this area of Morningside Avenue form the largest remaining forestarea within the Highland Creek watershed. Thus, impacts to these sensitive features shouldbe minimized to the extent possible. Where impacts are inevitable, TRCA will require TIC tocompensate for losses through restoration/compensation activities to provide a no-net lossto the areas affected. Details of protection and restoration/compensation plans will beaddressed during detailed design.

2. Sections of the study area are located within TRCA's Terrestrial Natural Habitat System.During detailed design, staff will identify opportunities for incorporating TRCA restorationprojects into the overall natural heritage improvement activities for the study area.

3. A crossing of the Highland Creek is proposed along Morningside Avenue. Historic recordsfrom the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource (MNR) and the TRCA indicate that Red SideDace (a species at risk) has been found in the Highland Creek and its tributaries. Thus, thefisheries timing window of July 1st to September 15th will apply to this project which meansthat all in- or near-water construction activities must be completed during this period.

Member of Conservation Ontario

5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 (416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 www.trca.on.ca S.{w.';

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Additionally, please note that Highland Creek is exceptionally flashy and prone to significantflows during relatively minor rainfall events which could have significant safety, constructionand ecological impacts. Please ensure that these issues are incorporated into the designand construction of the proposed project.

4. An erosion and sediment control plan for the entire area of disturbance will be required atdetailed design. Details of the TRCA guidelines for erosion and sediment control can befound in the GTA CA's Erosion & Sediment Control Guideline for Urban Construction(2006)". This document can be downloaded for free from TRCA's Sustainable TechnologiesEvaluation Program website - www.sustainabletechnologies.ca.

5. During previous meetings with TIC, potential wildlife impacts associated with the operationof the proposed LRT were discussed. In particular, TRCA expressed concerns aboutpotential deer crossings and road kills along Morningside Avenue. Please ensure that thisissue is incorporated into the proposed project.

6. A TRCA permit under Ontario Regulation 166/06 will be required for the proposed project.Please consult TRCA at detailed design to confirm permit requirements.

Please ensure that the TRCA receives project updates including the Notice of Study Completion,copies of the Draft EA Document (four hard copies); and, One hard copy and one digital copy of theFinal EA Document. The draft EA document should be accompanied by a covering letter whichuses the numbering scheme provided in this letter and identifies how these comments have beenaddressed.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at extension 5714 or by email [email protected].

t::~Renee AfoomPlanner II, Environmental AssessmentsPlanning and Development

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TRCA

Harold Sich, lSI Group ([email protected])Greg Neill, LGL Limited ([email protected])Seth Williston, Manager, Environmental AssessmentsSteve Heuchert, Manager, Planning and Development RegulationAmy Thurston, Project Manager, Highland Creek WatershedGeorge Leja, Real Estate CoordinatorCathy Crinnion, ArchaeologistMargie Kenedy, Assistant ArchaeologistGord MacPherson, Manager, Restoration and Environmental MonitoringProjects

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Subject TTC - Transit City - Scarborough Malvern LRT- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Meeting TRCA Offices - Black Creek Pioneer Village Boardroom March 31, 2009 (Tuesday), 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Present Renee Afoom, TRCA Lori Cook, TRCA Beth Williston, TRCA Nick Lorrain, TRCA Malcolm MacKay, TTC Greg Neill, LGL Harold Sich, IBI Group Sammy Lee, IBI Group

Distribution Chris Bishop, Tim Lawson, Colin Wong, Attendees, File


1 Introduction

TTC/IBI provided an update of the project as follows:

� SMLRT is one of the TTC Transit City projects and is being undertaken under the new Transit Project Assessment Process.

� The second round of Open Houses is scheduled for mid-May 2009, with the Notice of Study Commencement under the new transit regulations being submitted shortly thereafter.

An updated draft Natural Heritage Report with the assessment of potential environmental impacts and the associated mitigation measures has been submitted to TRCA on March 26, 2009 for review. The report has addressed the comments that were previously received from the TRCA regarding the existing conditions report (October 2008), preliminary draft natural heritage report, site meeting, and progress meetings.

The purpose of the meeting was to present the preferred design concept and address any comments and concerns that TRCA may have, and obtain general consensus and approval for the project prior

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to the final Open House and submitting the Notice of Study Commencement.

A 1:1000 scale preferred conceptual design plan on Morningside Avenue between Kingston Road intersection and Highway 401 was presented at the meeting.

2 Scarborough – Malvern LRT Project Overview

IBI Group outlined the following:

� Eglinton Avenue and Kingston Road are urbanized. The proposed LRT with the associated road improvements are within the existing right-of-ways, therefore no significant environmental impacts are anticipated.

� A new Highland Creek structure is proposed on the east side of Morningside Avenue to accommodate the LRT facility.

� The LRT alignment is located on the east side of Morningside Avenue and on the south side of Ellesmere Road outside the existing roadway. A separate alignment is proposed due to the grades of Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road and the provision of LRT stop in the area.

� The grading limits (due to the alignment and the new structure abutments) of the LRT are presented on the plan. IBI noted that footprints could be minimized further by constructing a retaining wall. However, this option will be investigated further and to be addressed during the detailed design.

� A meander belt analysis was undertaken by Parish Geomorphic. IBI will provide the meander belt report to TRCA for review.

IBI

3 Key Issues and Opportunities

TRCA indicated that a stormwater outfall is located at the SE quadrant of Ellesmere Road and Morningside Avenue. IBI noted that the existing outfall will be extended and the opportunity to improve the water quality will be investigated during the design stage.

IBI/TTC noted that meetings have been held with University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) to discuss the proposed LRT plan. In general, UTSC supports the provision of LRT facilities. UTSC is currently undertaking a Master Plan study for future development in the area including a world-class aquatic facility if the City wins the Pan Am Games.

TRCA noted there is a flooding issue on UTSC campus within in the Highland Creek valley. UTSC is planning to relocate the tennis court. There are no anticipated impacts to the LRT facility.

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TRCA noted that the City of Toronto is undertaking a watermain study to determine the routing of a 2250 mm Watermain from F.J. Horgan Water Filtration Plant to Ellesmere Reservoir and Pumping Station. Additional information may be obtained from the City’s Project Manager, Cliff Chu. [Post-Meeting Note: The City of Toronto is updating the Project File in compliance with the conditions imposed by the Minister of the Environment for the previous watermain EA study. The preferred route will run across Highland Creek Ravine from Kingston Road/Military Road intersection and along east side of Morningside Avenue. The details of the watermain study can be found on the City’s web site at: http://www.toronto.ca/wes/techservices/involved/wws/fj_horgan_watermain/index.htm. A meeting has been planned to review the potential conflicts.]

Wildlife crossing was discussed at the meeting. TTC indicated that fencing along Morningside Avenue between Highland Creek and Ellesmere Road is preferred due to ensure the safety of LRT operations. LGL noted that the major wildlife crossing movement will be adjacent to Highland Creek structure. TRCA noted that the preference is to provide a free flow wilding crossing along the LRT corridor. However, given the above noted reasons, the justification of having fencing along the Morningside Avenue with the associated mitigation measures should be documented in the Environmental Project Report.

Following the review of the report, TRCA will be able to identify any future commitments to the future work to the later stage of the project. A formal response will be provided to TTC.

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We therefore recommend that the TIC and their consultants clarify this information with MNRand provide a contact at MNR regarding this recovery plan for redside dace within the HighlandCreek. Also for the sake of accuracy of the report, please ensure that other discussions relatedto redside dace reflect the current (updated) ESA status of endangered

5. With respect to the effectiveness of reducing deer-vehicle accidents along Morningside Avenue,staff notes that there is some evidence that properly installed fencing can be effective in reducingthe frequency of deer-vehicle accidents. In this instance, there is a possibility that fencing couldbe effective by further encouraging local deer to use the already established pathway within theHighland Creek valley as a migratory route across Morningside Avenue. Thus, TRCA has noobjection to the use of fencing to control and protect deer populations in this area. Nonetheless,please be advised that deer may behave unpredictably in some circumstances. Thus, if possible,we recommend further monitoring be undertaken during the operation of the LRT to confirm theeffectiveness of fencing in protecting human life and wildlife in this area. Such information willlikely be beneficial for other similar transportation projects located close to urban-deer migrationroutes.

Please ensure that the TRCA receives project updates including the Notice of Study Completion, copiesof the Draft EA Document (four hard copies); and, One hard copy and one digital copy of the Final EADocument. The draft EA document should be accompanied by a covering letter which uses thenumbering scheme provided in this letter and identifies how these comments have been addressed.


Yours truly,

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TRCA

Lee Sims, IBI Group ([email protected])Greg Neill, LGL Limited ([email protected])Beth Williston, Manager, Environmental AssessmentsSteve Heuchert, Manager. Planning and Development RegulationKeri McMahon, Project Manager, Highland Creek Watershed

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July 29, 2009

BY MAIL AND EMAIL ([email protected])

Mr. Malcolm MackayToronto Transit Commission5160 Yonge Street, 6th FloorToronto, Ontario M2N 6L9

Dear Mr. Mackay:

Re: Response to the Highland Creek - Meander Belt Analysis Report for theScarborough-Malvern Light Rapid Transit (LRn ProjectTransit Project Assessment StudyHighland Creek Watershed; City of Toronto; Scarborough

CFN 40838

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff received the Highland Creek - MeanderBelt Analysis Report (Draft) prepared by Parish Geomorphic on behalf of IBI Group for the TorontoTransit Commission (dated November 28, 2008) on July 14, 2009.

Staff understands that the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is assessing ways to significantlyimprove transit service from the Kennedy Station (Bloor-Danforth subway line) to the Malvern TownCentre. TRCA staff has completed its review of the draft Highland Creek - Meander Belt AnalysisReport and are satisfied with the report findings. Staff is providing the following comments thatshould be included in the EA and project:

1. Overall, the meander belt analysis undertaken and the results provided in the "Highland CreekMeander Belt Width Assessment Report" are satisfactory to TRCA Water Resources Staff, andare in compliance with TRCA's approach for Meander Belt and 100 year Erosion Rateassessments.

2. Staff notes that the Meander Belt assessment recommends placement of piers a distance of40m to 45m apart within the flood plain. Staff recommends that given the dynamic nature of theHighland Creek, pre-emptive pier protection should be provided by TIC to provide additionalprotection of the piers against channel migration.

3. Please note that TRAC has completed minor revisions to the flood plain mapping for the areaand for the existing Morningside Avenue Bridge based on discussions with Harold Sich of IBIGroup. Please ensure that all further hydraulic assessments and flood plain managementdiscussions are based on the revised mapping and model. Attached is the updated flood plainmapping and associated modeling.

4. As the study progresses, please complete and provide for TRCA review, a hydraulic assessmentof the proposed structures. Although no major impacts associated with the structure areanticipated, the analysis is required to confirm flood plain elevations, and to help keep TRCA'sflood plain mapping and model up to date. The analysis may be deferred to the detailed designstage of the project, when more information regarding the crossing is made available, orcompleted as part of the EA to confirm the preferred concept. Should TIC deferred the analysisto the detailed design phase of the project, details of the required 'analysis should be discussedwith TRCA.

Member of Conservation Ontario

5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 154 (416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 www.trca.on.ca

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Also, TRCA will require that TIC provide a commitment in the EA document to complete theanalysis based on the results of the TRCA discussions.

5. With regards to the modeling methodology (simplified) and documentation to be provided toTRCA, please note the following:

• Any additional piers associated with the proposed TIC structure should be coded into theexisting rendition of the Morningside Bridge. Given the sensitivity of the HEC-RAS model,the addition of cross-sections (for bridge bounding conditions) will create a localized"unstable" condition within the model (due to the extremely close proximity of theMorningside Bridge), which will produce un-realistic results.

• TIC should review the modeling results and provide confirmation of flood plain delineation,and bubble information through the area. In addition, please revise flood lines and bubbleinformation, where necessary.

• Please provide TRCA with a Hydraulic Analysis Design Brief, signed and stamped by aprofessional engineer. Please note that the Hydraulic Assessment Design Brief may be partof, and appended to the Storm Water Management Report.

• Also include digital copies of the revised flood plain mapping and associated HEC-RASmodel in your submission to TRCA. Please note that TIC's mapping product and model willbecome TRCA's regulation mapping for the area.

Please ensure that the TRCA receives project updates including the Notices of Public meetings,Notice of Study Completion, copies of the Draft EA Document (four hard copies); and, One hardcopy and one digital copy of the Final EA Document. The draft EA document should beaccompanied by a covering letter which uses the numbering scheme provided in this letter andidentifies how these comments have been addressed.


Yours truly,

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TRCALee Sims, IBI Group ([email protected])Beth Williston, Manager, Environmental AssessmentsSteve Heuchert, Manager, Planning and Development RegulationKeri McMahon, Project Manager, Highland Creek Watershed

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September 10, 2009

Ms. Renee Afoom Planner II, Environmental Assessments Planning and Development Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4

Dear Ms. Afoom:

SCARBOROUGH-MALVERN LRT TRANSIT PROJECT ASSESSMENT STUDY

Further to your letter dated May 28, 2009 regarding the above noted study, we are pleased to submit four (4) copies of the Draft Environmental Project Report (EPR) for your review. Your comments that were noted in the letter have been fully addressed in both the EPR and the revised Natural Heritage Report (July 2009) as included in the Appendix C1 of the EPR. Our responses to your comments are shown as follows:

1. Regarding the installation of the retaining walls, TTC is committed to provide the details and design drawings of the proposed retaining walls during the design stage. This commitment has been documented in the draft EPR under Section 9.6 “Future Environmental Work”.

2. Regarding the compensation ratio for the impacted vegetation, LGL has revised the Natural Heritage Report Section 4.1.2 to note that “Compensation for vegetation loss, at a 3:1 ratio, will be required to meet TRCA objectives”. This compensation ratio commitment is also shown in the draft EPR Section 7.3.2 and in the Exhibit 7-4 – Summary of Scarborough-Malvern LRT Potential Impacts, Mitigation Measures, Monitoring and Future Work Contingencies.

3. For the City of Toronto Urban Forestry Invasive species control strategy. The revised Natural Heritage Report has included the following paragraph under Section 4.1.3 and indicates that “

“The City of Toronto’s Urban Forestry division has initiated invasive species control in other areas within their jurisdiction. It is recommended that discussions with Toronto Urban Forestry be included during the detailed design phase of this project to develop an invasive species control program for the Morningside ANSI/Highland Forest ESA area.”

This commitment has also been documented in the draft EPR under Exhibit 7-4 and Section 9.6.

4. With respect to the redside dace within the Highland Creek watershed, the Natural Heritage Report has been included the following paragraph as follows under Section 2.2.2 to address your comment.

“It is likely that the species is not found within the Highland Creek watershed at present. Notwithstanding, one of the long-term goals of a recovery strategy for Red Side Dace in Ontario is to restore viable populations by ‘re-introducing Red

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Side Dace to sites of former distribution where feasible’ (Red Side Dace Recovery Team, 2005). Highland Creek is within this guideline.”

5. Future monitoring for the effectiveness of the deer crossing fencing in the Highland Creek area will be undertaken during LRT operation. This commitment has been documented in Natural Heritage Report Section 5.0 as well as in the draft EPR under Exhibit 7-4 and Section 9.6.

We trust that all your comments have been addressed in the Environmental Project Report or in the Natural Heritage Report. We are looking forward for your final comments in regards to this project. If you have no further concerns, an official sign off is required from TRCA by September 28, 2009 to fulfill the Ministry of the Environment requirements. Should you have any questions, please contact me at extension 417 or email at [email protected].

Yours truly,

IBI GROUP

Lee S. Sims Director

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Cc: Malcolm Mackay, TTC Greg Neill, LGL Limited

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MTO Meeting No. 1, Thursday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1201 Wilson Avenue, Atrium Tower, 7th Floor Boardroom

PRESENT: Charlie Petro, MTO CR, Corridor Management Office Michael DeMichele, MTO CR, Corridor Management Office Marek Wiesek, MTO CR, Corridor Management Office Ray Ng, MTO CR, Highway Engineering Ali Shamji, MTO CR, Structural Engineering Malcolm MacKay, TTC Selva Balasundaram, TSH David LeBlanc, TSH

Colin Wong, ArupHarold Sich, IBI Group

DISTRIBUTION: Chris Bishop, Attendees, File


1. TRANSIT CITY PROGRAM AND SCARBOROUGH MALVERN LRT PROJECT

TTC presented an overview of the overall program, including description of the proposed technology, transit corridors, project priorities, and organizational structure. It was noted that there will be several proposed TTC line crossings of MTO highways, and each will be addressed on an individual basis.

IBI outlined the Scarborough Malvern LRT project as follows:

�� The typical cross-section will consist of an at-grade alignment with the tracks in the middle of the roadway and with stops at major intersections;

�� Proposed route is from the existing Kennedy Subway Station, easterly along Eglinton Avenue to Kingston Road, easterly along Kingston Road to the Morningside Road intersection, and then northerly along Morningside Road to the Ellesmere Road intersection.;

�� From the Morningside / Ellesmere intersection, there are a number of northerly routes to reach the proposed terminus of Malvern Town Centre, including crossing Highway 401 at Neilson Road or at Morningside Road;

Transit City Light Rail, Contract No. TC85-1 Scarborough – Malvern LRT Phases 1 and 2A – Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment StudyMTO Meeting No. 1 Minutes May 30, 2008 Page 2 of 3


�� Presently the project just started the EA phase, with completion expected later this year. Given present Transit City project priorities, the Scarborough Malvern LRT is slated to be operational for 2018.

2. ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF HIGHWAY 401

Two main routes are available to link UTSC and the Malvern Town Centre, and that would cross Highway 401:

�� Along Neilson Road, where the existing bridge is not wide enough, requiring either widening the existing structure or providing a new structure (given the superstructure type, a new structure is likely required);

�� Along Morningside Road, where there is potential to remove a lane in each direction on the existing structure (as per the intent of Transit City and other City structures). If the traffic analysis indicates that taking away lanes would cause unacceptable traffic impacts, widening of the structure or a new structure will be investigated.

3. POTENTIAL KEY ISSUES

A preliminary assessment identified these potential key issues:

�� Property / Operations / Maintenance – roles and responsibilities, including associated financial implications, need to be identified and documented in a legal agreement. Further, impacts on highway infrastructure operations and maintenance needs to be assessed;

�� Traffic / Ramp Operations – MTO will not accept major traffic impacts (i.e. LOS degradation), and in particular increased queuing that might affect the overall safety of their users;

�� Structural – impact on the existing structure’s performance, and the associated impact on the flexibility / compatibility for any future rehab needs to be assessed.

4. GENERAL DISCUSSION / MTO REQUIREMENTS

General discussion ensued with the following major points:

�� In principle, MTO would not see any reason why LRT crossing their infrastructure would not be allowed (but to be confirmed by senior management), as long as it does not affect their ability to operate the highways safely and efficiently;

�� Eventually, an agreement between MTO and the TTC/City would be required to delineate costs, roles and responsibilities;

�� MTO indicated that traffic signals in the vicinity of the ramp terminus is likely operated and maintained by the City (to be confirmed), however with MTO approval.

�� MTO would not permit full transit signal priority in the vicinity of their structures;

Transit City Light Rail, Contract No. TC85-1 Scarborough – Malvern LRT Phases 1 and 2A – Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment StudyMTO Meeting No. 1 Minutes May 30, 2008 Page 3 of 3


�� MTO noted that the recently construction interchange modifications in the NW quadrant of Highway 401 and Morningside Road was a City / developer initiative (City contact is Penelope Palmer).

5. ACTION ITEMS / NEXT STEPS

The initial step is to determine the potential traffic impacts and the feasibility of taking away lanes, and / or placing a LRT alignment in the centre of the roadway. IBI is to undertake traffic analysis to investigate the potential impacts of a centre LRT alignment with and without taking a lane each direction along Morningside Road. It was understood that along Neilson Road the roadway would need to be widened.

IBI

The following is a list of data collection items and questions that is requested of MTO:

�� To confirm the feasibility, in principle, of using MTO infrastructure for proposed TTC LRT crossings;

�� To confirm the ownership / operation / maintenance of traffic signals in the vicinity of Neilson Road and Morningside Road crossings;

�� To provide any subsequent rehabilitation drawings, including likely future rehab program (MTO has provided the original construction General Arrangement drawings);

�� To forward a digital copy of MTO Guidelines for Traffic Impact Studies (a hard copy was provided);

�� To provide, if available, the MTO approved traffic impact study for the new roadway / interchange modifications in the NW quadrant of Highway 401 and Morningside Road (i.e. extension of Cinemart Road);

�� To provide traffic count data along the ramps and at the ramp terminus for both the Neilson and Morningside interchanges. In addition, provide access to other relevant data and background reports, such as Compass-related video in order to inspect existing queuing.

MTO

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Subject TTC - Transit City - Scarborough Malvern LRT- Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Meeting No. 2 Ministry of Transportation Central Region, 4th Floor Boardroom, Building D. April 7, 2009 (Tuesday), 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Present Charles Petro – MTO CR, Corridor Management Office Michael DeMichele – MTO CR, Corridor Management Office

Marek Wiesek– MTO CR, Corridor Management Office Lance Dutchak – MTO CR, Traffic Office Ali Shamji – MTO CR, Structural Engineering Ray Ng – MTO CR, Highway Engineering Malcolm Mackay – TTC Harold Sich – IBI Group Sammy Lee – IBI Group

Distribution


1 Introduction TTC/IBI provided an update of the project as follows:

� SMLRT is one of the TTC-Transit City Projects and is being undertaken under the new Transit Project Assessment Process.

� The second round of Open Houses is scheduled for May 2009, with EA approval expected later this year. At present construction of this project is not expected until 2015, with design commencing a couple of years in advance.

� A Traffic Impact Study and a Structural Report have been provided to MTO for review on February 18, 2009, which addressed MTO’s major concerns as outlined in the initial MTO meeting.

� A new separate structure crossing Hwy 401 is not being recommended for this project due to the existing land use / property issues, connectivity to Sheppard East LRT (and associated yard) requirements, and cost implications.

TTC - Transit City - Scarborough Malvern LRT- Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Meeting No. 2 Ministry of Transportation Central Region, 4th Floor Boardroom, Building D. April 7, 2009 (Tuesday), 1:00 - 2:00 pm Page 2 of 4


The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and address any comments and concerns that the MTO may have in regards to this project. In addition, the TTC want to obtain MTO’s general approval to the project in principal, with identified commitments to work together on specific issues and conditions in subsequent project phases.

A 1:1000 recommended SMLRT functional design plan in the Highway 401 area was presented at the meeting.

2 Traffic Operations MTO noted that there may be a potential safety concern for the EB Off-Ramp (i.e. Ramp E(401)-N/S(Morningside)) vehicles going across the intersection at a high speed (i.e. 80km/h), specifically that the vehicles may slip and lose control due to the embedded LRT tracks. IBI noted that this situation is not an uncommon situation and such safety concerns have not been previously noted. However, there are potential mitigative measures, such as rubberized / textured treatments with the track approaches among other possible treatments, which may reduce the slipperiness that will be investigated during the preliminary engineering phases. The TTC will commit to reviewing the potential issue to the MTO’s satisfaction, and if necessary, investigate and incorporate measures to address the concern.

IBI / TTC – Future Commitment

MTO noted there are two EB left turn lanes at the Ramp E-N/S terminal and the southbound receiving throat should be widen to ensure all vehicle turning movements can be accommodated and can turn simultaneously. TTC indicated that this will be investigated and the pavement area will be widen in this area. In addition, during the preliminary engineering phase, other options could be examined such as having the LRT stopping location further south (i.e. have the top of rail match the top of roadway pavement sooner) and provide positive guidance pavement markings in order to provide additional space for vehicle turnings.

IBI / TTC – EA Study

MTO noted that the elimination of the right-turn lane, specifically at Milner Avenue, may cause a backup on Morningside Avenue at the intersection and the ramp terminal may potentially be blocked. TTC noted that right-turn lanes are not being proposed within the study corridor in accordance to the TTC’s guidelines. Exceptions have been made where the traffic analysis has shown the elimination of right turn lane may cause significant traffic queuing. IBI’s traffic analysis has shown that a designated northbound right turn lane is not required at the Milner Road intersection.

IBI noted that a more detailed traffic analysis by using a more sophisticated micro-simulation model (i.e. VISSIM) will be undertaken during the preliminary design to finalize the traffic operation requirements. A pro-active traffic management approach will be also undertaken by TTC and the City to manage traffic operations along the entire LRT corridor.




MTO questioned about the urban design / landscaping opportunity in the north ramp terminal area as shown on the plan. IBI responded that the elements at the interchange area will be “hard” urban design features (i.e. textured and/or coloured treatments), rather than landscaped / vegetative treatments. The details will be determined during the design phase.


TTC noted that the maximum headway of the LRV will be 3.5 min during the peak hour. Transit signal priority will be provided at the intersection. The future traffic signals will be operated and maintained by the City of Toronto.

MTO noted that the temporary and permanent traffic signal design drawings (PHM-125), the associated signal timing plan, and the revised sign inventory and pavement marking plans will require MTO review during the design phase.


Bike lanes are not being proposed through the interchange ramp as the width of the existing structure cannot accommodate the LRT alignment and bike lanes. IBI noted that provision of bike lanes at the ramp terminals may raise the liability and safety concerns. [PostMeeting Notes: TTC will discuss with the City of Toronto to determine whether the bike lanes should be proposed at this location given the constrained width of structure and the liability issues. The results will be provided to MTO for further considerations]


3 Structural The structural report noted that the girders will require strengthening due to the construction of LRT facilities. MTO questioned how many girders will be impacted. IBI noted that two to four girders will require strengthening due to the different skew angles of the structure’s girders. The details of the impacts and the associated improvements will be assessed during the design phase.


MTO questioned whether the maintenance frequency will be increased if a light weight material is used for the trackbed to avoid the strengthening of the superstructure and substructure. MTO indicated that the LRT maintenance works will impact the ramp terminal traffic operations and therefore the frequency of maintenance work should be minimized. TTC will address this concern during the selection of the track bed material during the design phase.




It is s agreed that TTC/MTO will investigate the opportunity of providing a full structural rehabilitation before the LRT construction in order to minimize the traffic operation impact and the disturbance of the future LRT operations. [Post-Meeting Note: Although the report noted that temporary closure of the LRT ROW may be required during major rehabilitation works on the bridge, TTC would expect a LRT track will remain open for operations during the rehabilitation work]. A more detailed rehabilitation plan will be discussed with MTO during the preliminary design plan.

There was a discussion about the maintenance of the expansion joints on the structures. IBI noted that different treatments will be investigated during the design phase, including replacing the expansion joints with a semi-integral abutment arrangement, or employing a sliding rail expansion connection. MTO inquired the TTC to provide examples of similar situations and treatments where there are TTC streetcar tracks on structures.



TTC/IBI noted the LRT right-of-way curb would be mountable for emergency vehicles. The width of the curb as shown in the report could be widened inside from 300 mm to 500 mm without affecting the LRT right-of-way.

4 Other Business MTO questioned about the timing of the LRT construction. TTC noted that the earliest construction may begin in 2010 and the latest in 2014, depending on the results of the bidding of the PanAm Games, available funding, and the TTC’s priorities.

In addition to the action items noted in this meeting, a formal response will be provided by MTO to the submitted reports and the meeting’s discussion.

TTC noted that the design drawings will be provided to MTO for reviewing during the detail design phase. A future discussion on the agreement on the future maintenance, traffic operations and bridge rehabilitation requirements will also be undertaken during the detail design phase.

The meeting is adjourned at 2:00 pm

MTO


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Subject: RE: TTC Transit City - SMLRT

From: Petro, Charles (MTO) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: September 24, 2009 5:27 PM To: [email protected]; Lee Sims Cc: DeMichele, Michael (MTO); Wiesek, Marek (MTO) Subject: FW: TTC Transit City - SMLRT

Based on the information submitted to date, we have no objection in principle to the proposed SMLRT subject tothe following comments:

- MTO Encroachment Permit(s) are required prior to any construction taking place. Encroachment Permits are also required for any Pre-Construction work (i.e. Survey, Bore Holes, etc.) taking place within the Highway R.O.W.

- Prior to the issuance of MTO Permit(s), all MTO concerns must be addressed to the satisfaction of MTO. These concerns may include, but not be limited to the following:

o All required engineering drawings (construction, electrical, structural, staging, etc.) and reports (Traffic,Foundation, etc.) must be submitted to MTO for review and approval. (Applicable MTO Standards where required).

o A legal agreement between TTC and MTO must in place addressing the construction, financial, and maintenance responsibilities of TTC, with no cost to MTO.

- Review of the Report(s) submitted in February 2009 (TIS Feb 09, Structural Assessment Dec 08, IBI Group) had been completed and MTO comments/concerns were discussed at the Meeting of April 8, 2008 (seeminutes). MTO has no further comments beyond those voiced at the meeting, at this time. Please ensure that commitments referred to in the minutes, regarding the operations study and other items “to be addressed“ during preliminary design, are met.

- Other issues to be addressed during preliminary and detail design are:

o Double left and double right receiving lanes must be 2 ½ lanes wide to accommodate turning paths, and divisional islands may need to be pulled back.

o The issue with the through traffic crossing the tracks had to do with the crown along the middle of the track bed. It should be flatter.

o The TTC will be operating transit signals through the ramp terminal intersections. The signal Maintenance Agreement may require modification to accommodate the transit signals.

o Will separate power supplies be needed for the TTC infrastructure, vs. the MTO lighting and signal infrastructure?

o Include the development in the S/E quadrant in the Traffic Study.

o Ensure emergency vehicles can mount / cross, and drive along the “transitway” if required.

o Check left turn lane capacity for the 5-10 year horizon after project completion.

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o Temp / Perm. signals, PHM-125, and signal timings.

I trust that this is sufficient to your requirements at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require further information or clarification.

Charlie Petro

Corridor Management Section

Ministry of Transportation

7th Floor, Building D

1201 Wilson Avenue

Downsview, ON M3M 1J8

Tel: 416-235-3509

Fax: 416-235-4267

_____________________________________________From: Harold Sich [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: April 30, 2009 1:24 PM To: Petro, Charles (MTO); Wiesek, Marek (MTO); [email protected]; DeMichele, Michael (MTO); Ng, Raymond (MTO) Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Sammy LEE Subject: TTC Transit City - SMLRT ~ MTO Meeting No. 2

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Please find attached minutes from the progress meeting held a couple weeks ago, and a photo of an existing rail -structure expansion joint (Spadina over the Lakeshore rail corridor).

As discussed at the meeting, we look forward to receiving your comments on the submitted background reports and on the project in the near future, including general concurrence with the proposed project from MTO's perspective. To be noted, we are going to the public on May 20/21, and would like to have received MTO comments by then.

Thanks in advance, and if there are any additional clarifications required, please let us know……Harold

MEMO

TO: Notes to File DATE: May 22, 2008



UTSC Meeting No. 1, Thursday, May 22, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. UTSC, Arts and Administration Building, 4th Floor, Conference Room AA401

PRESENT: Kim McLean, CAO, UTSC Andrew Arifuzzaman, Chief, Strategy and Planning, UTSC Frank Lewinberg, Urban Strategies Benjamin Hoff, Urban Strategies Malcolm MacKay, TTC Tim Lawson, TTC Harold Sich, IBI Group

DISTRIBUTION: Chris Bishop, Attendees, File


1. INTRODUCTIONS

UTSC indicated that Urban Strategies have been invited as they are preparing a Master Plan for UTSC.

2. TRANSIT CITY PROGRAM

TTC provided a handout and presented an overview of the overall program, including description of the proposed technology, transit corridors and organizational structure.

3. SCARBOROUGH MALVERN LRT PROJECT

TTC outlined the Scarborough Malvern LRT project as follows:

�� The typical cross-section will consist of an at-grade alignment with the tracks in the middle of the roadway and with stops at major intersections;

�� Proposed route is from the existing Kennedy Subway Station, easterly along Eglinton Avenue to Kingston Road, easterly along Kingston Road to the Morningside Road intersection. From the Kingston / Morningside intersection there are a number of alternatives to reach the vicinity of the UTSC. From the UTSC, there are 2 alternative northerly routes to reach the proposed terminus of Malvern Town Centre;

Transit City Light Rail, Contract No. TC85-1 Scarborough – Malvern LRT Phases 1 and 2A – Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment StudyUTSC Meeting No. 1 Minutes May 22, 2008 Page 2 of 3


�� Presently the project is in the EA phase, with completion expected later this year. Given present Transit City project priorities, the Scarborough Malvern LRT is slated to be operational for 2018.

4. UTSC CURRENT AND FUTURE FACILITIES / OPERATIONS

The following were key points presented about UTSC existing and future facilities / operations:

�� UTSC started a Master Plan exercise in January 2008 (Urban Strategies); �� Master Plan is currently in the visioning / consultation phase (PIC is planned for late

June / early July at the campus), with this phase planned for finalization by September 2008;

�� Objectives include looking at more than academic functions, as the site presents an unique opportunity for a "hub" in eastern GTA;

�� UT governing body looking to build a profile for this site, to integrate with the local community, and potentially including hotels and restaurants (to support conference events);

�� UTSC site is 300 acres, with 125 acres available on the north side of Ellesmere Road, although the available site to the north has challenges (i.e. western parking lots generally based on fill, northern portions is an former pit / landfill site requiring methane gas testing throughout the UTSC property)

�� Continuous growth in Ontario universities expected beyond the next 30 years, and of the 3 UT campus sites, Scarborough has the most land available to meet future needs (and is presently below the standard building ratio per student);

�� Presently there about 10,000 UTSC students, 3-4,000 Centennial students, and 800-1000 employees, for a total of about 15,000 people accessing this location (hospital hub mentioned, but relationship with health centres at Ellesmere / Neilson is uncertain). This is expected to grow to 20,000 people in 10 years, and to be doubled in the longer term;

�� A major sports facility is being proposed, in conjunction with the City (to straddle City / UT properties along Morningside Road, north of Military Trail), with Ron Moeser, the local councillor leading the initiative. Facility is looking for a "creative partnership", providing high performance athletics, including potentially as part of the PanAm games submission (being submitted in October 2008). Preliminary plans are for a $150-200 M facility that includes a 5500 seat aquatics centre and a 6500 seat hockey / multi-purpose arena (total of 462,000 sq. ft.);

�� Intent is that the PanAm (for 2015) games are to leave "legacy" sites, including addressing brownfield sites, and potential exist for tie-in with available government funds for development of brownfield sites;

�� Regardless of PanAm games success, a scaled down version of the facility will go ahead.

�� In conjunction with the above Master Plan exercise, UT is undertaking a long term strategic plan for the next 30-40 years, where doubled growth at UTSC is expected.

5. GENERAL DISCUSSION

General discussion ensued with a consensus that a campus development with transit as a primary consideration was important to UTSC and the surrounding community. TTC indicated that significant routing decisions were still required to clearly identify potential alignments in the vicinity of UTSC, but the potential opportunities of the UTSC development is an important consideration. Supporting documentation of the proposed development was requested to update land use and employment projections in the area.

UTSC

Transit City Light Rail, Contract No. TC85-1 Scarborough – Malvern LRT Phases 1 and 2A – Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment StudyUTSC Meeting No. 1 Minutes May 22, 2008 Page 3 of 3


6. NEXT STEPS

It was agreed to maintain close liaison in the upcoming weeks.

UTSC said they would welcome holding a PIC event at their facilities.

The next meeting will be scheduled when decisions on northerly routing alternatives have been made, and opportunities for alignments in the vicinity of UTSC have been assessed.

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TTC / City of Toronto Scaborough-Malvern LRT - Utility Contact List

5th Floor, 230 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1V6, Canada (416) 596-1930, FAX (416) 596-0644 IBI is a group of companies providing professional services and is affiliated with IBI Group Architects.

October 27, 2008

Ms. Christine Barnes MTS All Stream Inc. 50 Worcester Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 5X2

Dear Ms. Barnes:

Transit Project Assessment Study for the Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit Project

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is undertaking a Transit Project Assessment Study following the “Transit Projects and Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Undertakings Regulation” (Ontario Regulation 231/08) under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (RSO 1990, Chapter E.18).

The Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit (SMLRT) project, is one of the seven proposed LRT lines of the Toronto Transit City – Light Rail Plan, which was endorsed by the TTC Commission in March 2007, and supported by the Province of Ontario in June 2007 as part of Move Ontario 2020, a strategic transit plan across the GTA and Hamilton.

The SMLRT is approximately a 15 km long corridor that would link Kennedy Station, including the Bloor-Danforth Subway, the Scarborough RT and the proposed Eglinton Crosstown LRT, with northern Scarborough communities, utilizing the following corridors:

� from Kennedy Subway Station, east along Eglinton Avenue to Kingston Road, in the centre of the roadway (existing 6 lane cross-section will be reduced to 4 lanes);

� from the Kingston / Morningside Intersection, northeast on Kingston Road to Morningside Avenue, in the centre of the roadway (existing 6 lane cross-section will be reduced to 4 lanes);

� from the Kingston / Morningside Intersection, north on Morningside Avenue to Sheppard Avenue, via Ellesmere Road and Military Trail in order to provide transit service to the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus

o the alignment will be in the centre of the roadway between Kingston Road and Highland Creek, maintaining 2 lanes in each direction thereby requiring road widening on both sides;

o alternative alignments on the east and west side of the roadway will also be investigated along Morningside Avenue between Highland Creek and Ellesmere Road;

o alternative alignments on the north and south side of the roadway will also be investigated along Ellesmere Road between Morningside Avenue and Military Trail;

o alternative alignments on the east and west side of the roadway will also be investigated along Military Trail between Ellesmere Road and Morningside Avenue;

MTS All Stream Inc. - 2 - October 27, 2008

� from the Morningside / Sheppard Intersection, west along Sheppard Avenue East to Neilson Road, maintaining 2 lanes in each direction thereby requiring road widening on both sides; and,

� from the Sheppard / Neilson Intersection, north along Neilson Road to the Malvern Town Centre area, in the centre of the roadway, maintaining 2 lanes in each direction thereby requiring road widening on both sides.

Attached are Drawing SK-U-01, Key Map, which illustrates the recommended corridors for the SMLRT line, and Drawing SK-U-02, Typical Cross-Sections. As you can see from the latter drawing, the intent is to relocate all existing utilities within the proposed LRT right-of-way (shown in red on typical cross-section drawing).

We are requesting your assistance to kindly provide existing and proposed utility plant information along the above noted SMLRT corridors. This information will assist us to identify potential utility impacts of the proposed construction, and to identify utility relocation / protection requirements.

Please indicate if you require base mapping or more detailed drawings to provide the above information.

Presently we are identifying and evaluating alternative alignment details, in order to select the preferred alignment for the SMLRT. The selected alignment will be presented at a number of Open Houses, which is scheduled for November 2008. An Environmental Project Report will then be prepared and submitted this winter for approval. Construction is presently planned for 2014.

As such, we would appreciate a response from your agency by November 14, 2008.

If you have questions or concerns about the study, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 416-596-1430 (x 1441) or at [email protected].

Yours truly,

IBI GROUP

Harold Sich, P. Eng. IBI Group Project Manager

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From: Knight, Correy [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 1:48 PMTo: [email protected]: FW: TTC - Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit - Transit Project Assessment StudyAttachments: SMLRT project Mark up pg.pdf

Hi Sammy

I have attached mark up of the drawing that was sent. I’m sure when the project is approved and a construction date is set, your company will forward drawings with greater detail. At that time will proved more of an accurate location of MTS Allstream Inc. plant/cable or Network.

Thank you,

From: Barnes, Christine Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:41 AM To: Knight, Correy Subject: FW: TTC - Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study

Fyi.

From: Sammy Lee [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 4:53 PM To: Barnes, Christine Cc: Harold SICH Subject: TTC - Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study

IBI Group has been retained by TTC to undertake a Transit Project Assessment Study for Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit (SMLRT) project. We are hereby to request your assistance to kindly provide information of the existing and proposed utility plant that are along the SMLRT corridors.

Enclosed please find an information package to explain the study and the required data in detail. It would be greatly appreciated if you can acknowledge the receipt of the attached package by replying to this email.

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please feel free to contact Mr. Harold Sich, IBI Group Project Manager, at 416-596-1430 ext. 1441 or at [email protected].

Yours,Sammy Lee, P.Eng.

Transportation Engineer IBI Group 230 Richmond Street West 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 1V6 Tel: 416-596-1930 Ext. 1438 Fax: 416-596-0644 Email: [email protected]

Bell Canada Municipal Operations Centre

c/o Plantec Consulting Engineers

200 Town Centre Blvd. Ste 300

Markham, Ontario.L3R 8G5

Tel – (416) 296-6929 Fax – (416) 290-5205

APPLICATION FOR PLANT LOCATION AND CONSENT

Applicant: IBI Group

Mark Up #:18307

Applicant Ref #: N/A

Location: From Kennedy Subway Station, E along Eglinton Ave. to Kingston Rd., from Kingston/Morningside intersection, NE on Kingston Rd. to Morningside Ave. via Ellesmere Rd. & Military Trail, from Morningside/Sheppard intersection along Sheppard Ave. E to Neilson Rd. & from Sheppard/Neilson intersection, N along Neilson Rd . to Malvern Town Centre

Switching Center/NNX: TORONTO-ST CLAIR/261 TORONTO-ORCHARD PARK/283 TORONTO-LAWRENCE/289 TORONTO-VICTORIA PARK/755 TORONTO-SHEPPARD/290

Date Received From Applicant: 2008-09-23

Marked By: Zahra Allahdini

APPLICATION FOR PLANT LOCATION AND REQUEST

Existing and/or proposed Bell Canada underground plant are indicated on the attached plan

Our records show no existing and/or proposed underground plant within 2m of your proposed installation

Conflict indicated

Meets with our approval

Not for PUCC approval - Mark up only

If within 1 metre of bell plant, hand dig

REMARKS: Call for locates 1.800.400.2255. Maintain clearance of 0.6m. Hand dig when crossing Bell plant. Bell has existing plant within 2m of proposed.

PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW: 1. Request locates prior to construction 1-800-400-2255 2. If exact location and depth are critical - test pits are recommended 3. Bell Canada plant location information is approximate 4. If the location of your proposed design changes, it will be necessary to re-apply 5. Permits expire six(6) months from approval date

Signature: Zahra Allahdini ______________________________

Date: Oct,14, 2008 ________________

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From: Diana Beaulne [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 1:29 PMTo: [email protected]: Fw: TTC - Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit - Transit Project Assessment StudyAttachments: TTC _ EG NOTES.pdf; 1 2007- 2008 hird Party Requirements .pdf; TSSA booklet.pdf; TTL

Utility-2008-09-22-ver1-Enbridge_EG.pdf; sheppard _EG NOTES.pdf; TTL Utility-2008-09-22-ver1-Enbridge.pdf

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Stakeout Locating181 University Ave., 17th Floor Toronto, ON M5H 3M7 416-338-8931 Fax: 416-363-6052

Chilled Water Steam Stakeout Number

100-169

Ticket Number

Date: 10/28/08 Time am Locator: Kathi Froehlich

Location:

Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit (SMLRT) project –Kennedy Station/ Eglinton Ave. Kingston Rd/ Morningside Ave. Nelson Rd. areas

WSSP

PSSP

Office

Requestor Company:

IBI GroupAddresss 230 Richmond Street West 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 1V6

Contact Person: Sammy Lee [email protected] Sich [email protected]

Phone: 416-596-1930 Ext. 1438 416-596-1430 ext. 1441

Fax:

416-596-0644Method of Other Marking Stakes Paint Specify: See Attached Drawing

“CAUTION” HAND DIG WITHIN 3 FEET OF MARKINGS

Accepted By: Title: Company:

Locators Signature: Locators Phone:416-338-8931

Date Completed 10/28/08

Has Contractor Started Work Yes No

Comments: You are clear to proceed. Enwave Energy Corporation has no plants or infrastructure within 2 meters of the proposed worksites or areas. *NOTE: STAKES OR MARKINGS MAY DISAPPEAR OR BE DISPLACED IF ANY DELAYS SHOULD OCCUR

DEPTH OF ENWAVE PLANT VARIES AND THEREFORE MUST BE DETERMINED BY HAND DIGGING.

Terms and Conditions: 1) Stakeouts and locates are valid for 30 days after which they must be redone. 2) Stakeouts and locates are only valid for a radius of 3 [m] beyond the Enwave markings. Any work beyond 3 [m] of the markings must be separately located by Enwave. 3) The sole responsibility of avoiding damage to Enwave’s Infrastructure lies with the person digging. Nothing that Enwave does in connection with stakeout (including incorrectly marking its lines) shall relieve, in whole or in part, the person digging of that Responsibility.

THANK YOU FOR CALLING BEFORE YOU DIG

STANDARDIZED INFORMATION FORSTAKEOUT REQUEST FORMS

Acronym Meaning Acronym Meaning

S South BL Building Line N North PL Property Line E East CL Curb Line W West SL Street Line

N/E North East CRNR Corner S/E South East St Street N/W North West Blvd Boulevard S/W South West Ave Avenue N/S North of the South Rd Road N/N North of the North Cres Crescent E/W East of the West Pky Parkway E/E East of the East M Meter S/N South of the North RDXING Road Crossing S/S South of the South SDWLK Sidewalk W/E West of the East RDWAY Roadway W/W West of the West CBL Cable

BL Boundary Line XING Crossing REQ Required or

Request

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Sammy Lee

From: [email protected]: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 4:30 PMTo: [email protected]: RE: TTC - Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit - Transit Project Assessment StudyAttachments: Scan001.PDF

��Hello,�For�this�project,�GT�has�no�plant�within�the�study�area.��Sincerely,�Alexandra�Tchernychkova� �CAD�Associate�PUCC�Circulations�Group�Telecom�

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Sammy Lee

From: Vinay Goel [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 1:21 PMTo: [email protected]: [email protected]: RE: TTC - Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit - TransitProject Assessment Study (1 of 3)Attachments: 22.zip

Feb. 17, 2009

Dear Mr. Lee,

Please find attached (total of 3 email with zip files attachments) our street lighting record drawings showing the existing street lighting (overhead and underground SL plant) within the SMLRT corridors.

If you require additional information, please let me know.

Thank you.

Regards,

Vinay

Vinay A. Goel, C.E.T., rcji | Engineering Technologist | Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. - Street Lighting Division 10 Belfield Road, 2nd Floor | Toronto | Ontario| M9W 1G1 tel: 416.542.3195 (main) | tel: 416.640.9716 (direct) | Cell: 647.203.2623 | fax: 416.542.2550 e-mail: [email protected] | www.torontohydro.com

*Please consider the environment before printing this email.

"This communication (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete the original transmission and any copy immediately."

>>> Gary Soper November 21, 2008 2:13 PM >>> Eric,

FYI.......

Gary

Gary Soper, BA Contract Management & Business Development Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. - Street Lighting Division 10 Belfield Rd Toronto, OntarioPhone: 416-640-9706

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Fax: 416-241-2433 Cell: 416-560-6050 www.torontohydroenergy.com

*Please consider the environment before printing this email.

"This communication (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete the original transmission and any copy immediately."

>>> "Sammy Lee" <[email protected]> 11/21/08 12:46 pm >>> IBI Group has been retained by TTC to undertake a Transit Project Assessment Study for Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit (SMLRT) project. We are hereby to request your assistance to kindly provide information of the existing and proposed utility plant that are along the SMLRT corridors.



Yours,

Sammy LeeIBI Group 230 Richmond Street West 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 1V6 Tel: 416-596-1930 Ext. 1438 Fax: 416-596-0644 Email: [email protected]

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Sammy Lee

From: Wilson Chu [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:36 AMTo: [email protected]: RE: TTC - Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study

(TELUS response)Attachments: 20800 (2008-10-27) - TELUS markup.pdf

Hi Sammy, please find the attached Telus markup for the following project:

20800 (2008-10-27) TorontoKinston from Eglinton to Kinston to Morningside to Sheppard

Plantec Inc. Consulting Engineers.a division of Prestige Telecom

Wilson Chu Junior CAD Operator 610 Alden Rd, Suite 201, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9Z1 Ph: (905) 415-0602 Ext. 230 Fax: (905) 415-1274

From: Sammy Lee [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 4:55 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Harold SICH Subject: TTC - Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit - Transit Project Assessment Study

IBI Group has been retained by TTC to undertake a Transit Project Assessment Study for Scarborough Malvern Light Rail Transit (SMLRT) project. We are hereby to request your assistance to kindly provide information of the existing and proposed utility plant that are along the SMLRT corridors.



Yours,Sammy Lee, P.Eng.

Transportation Engineer IBI Group 230 Richmond Street West 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 1V6 Tel: 416-596-1930 Ext. 1438 Fax: 416-596-0644 Email: [email protected]

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