Motion by Councillor De Baeremaeker on CC20.1

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker has made the following motion on item CC20.1, the report of the Expert Panel on Sheppard Avenue East transit options:

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

That City Council:

1. a. Confirm that Light Rail Transit (LRT) is the preferred rapid transit mode for Sheppard Avenue East from Don Mills to Morningside, and confirm the Sheppard Avenue East LRT as a priority line within the approved Metrolinx "5 in 10" plan, and

    b. Request the City Manager to develop a communications plan which outlines the significance of transit's role in city building, on Sheppard Avenue East and across the city.

2. Authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to enter into a Master Agreement on behalf of the City with Metrolinx and the Toronto Transit Commission, to implement City Council's decisions in regard to transit expansion, including without limitation, all City Council decisions regarding transit expansion on Sheppard Avenue, Eglinton Avenue, Finch Avenue and the Scarborough RT; and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into any agreements or documents between the City, Metrolinx and any other parties as may be required, desirable or necessary, in relation to the implementation of such City Council decisions, all on such terms and conditions as are approved by City Council at its February 8, 2012 and March 21, 2012 City Council meetings, and as are satisfactory to the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and any other relevant official, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

3. Refer the Expert Advisory Panel's Recommendations 2 and 3 to the City Manager to report back on a comprehensive transit plan as part of the Official Plan update.