STAFF REPORT

September 27, 2005

To: Administration Committee and Toronto Transit Commission

From: Chief Corporate Officer and Chief General Manager, TTC

Subject: 2005 Status Update Report Optimizing Revenue from Development Potential of Transit Sites (Various Wards)

Purpose:

To provide a status update with regard to the review to optimize revenue from the development potential of transit sites.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no immediate financial implications arising from this report. Initiatives to facilitate the development of transit sites may in some cases be self-financing, while in other cases they may require investment in properties or the acquisition of additional properties to ensure that some transit sites can be developed to their highest and best use.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that this status report be received for information.

Background:

Since mid-2001, a Working Group comprised of staff from Facilities and Real Estate Services, Legal Services, Planning, Finance and the TTC and chaired, formerly by the Commissioner of Corporate Services, and since May 2005, by the Chief Corporate Officer in liaison with the Chief General Manager of the TTC, has been reviewing transit sites and reporting on its progress in identifying, prioritizing and promoting those transit sites with the highest development potential and marketability. The working group is called Development of Transit Sites (DOTS). - 2 -

By its adoption of the recommendations of Clause No. 6 of Report No. 1 of the Administration Committee, as amended, on February 1, 2, and 3, 2005, Council approved the previous status report and directed that in future status reports be submitted twice a year, that the Toronto Transit Commission be advised that the Rosedale property should be removed from the list of potential development sites, and that negotiations to acquire 3326 Bloor Street and 915 Kipling Avenue in the West District study area may be undertaken.

This report provides an update on the work program progress to the end of August 2005. With the City’s structural changes this year and the installation of a new Chair of the DOTS group, a fresh overview was taken of the role, mandate and interrelationships among the members of the DOTS group. This overview has collaboratively culminated in a written terms of reference for DOTS.

Comments:

(1) Priority Transit Sites:

Some of the transit sites have a development potential that can be realized in the short term through the Property Management Committee (PMC) process and the development of a disposition strategy. Many of the properties require longer term planning and strategic corporate initiatives prior to being able to realize their development potential.

Appendix 1 provides a summary of the progress to date and status of the 15 TTC transit sites which are the current focus of the DOTS work program, accompanied by location and property maps. The individual site summaries identify a high, medium or low probability for redevelopment, depending on the scope of issues to be resolved before offering the property for development.

One property, 2756 Old Leslie Street, is currently being marketed and information packages are being prepared to put another transit site on the market, the Sheppard/Yonge site. A Request for Proposals for the Eglinton/Yonge property is intended to be issued once the TTC has finalized its operational requirements for the site and the Focussed Planning Review for the Yonge/Eglinton area is approved by Council.

The DOTS group has identified its focus for 2005/2006 to be the following sites: ƒ Warden ƒ Bloor-Islington ƒ Yonge/Eglinton ƒ Yonge/Sheppard ƒ Downsview ƒ Davisville

(2) Area Planning and Other Studies:

(a) Warden Station Area

City Planning is nearing completion of an area planning study of the Warden Corridor north and south of Warden Station. A series of community meetings has been held during - 3 -

the course of this study, including a community workshop held on June 4, 2005 and a community information meeting on June 22, 2005. The community was generally supportive of the planning framework and the proposed redevelopment and revitalization of the Warden Corridor lands with new residential and mixed use developments. The community provided feedback with respect to the size and orientation of two proposed parks, one north of St. Clair Avenue East and one south of St. Clair Avenue East, and the provision of a community centre (proposed in the park north of St. Clair). A number of development applications have been proceeding concurrently with the study and have also been the subject of community meetings.

It is anticipated that the Warden Corridor Planning Study Phase 3 Implementation Report will be considered by the Planning and Transportation Committee in October 2005. The report will include a new Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan, urban design guidelines and a new Warden Woods Community Zoning By-law that would rezone the Warden North and Warden South commuter parking lots to permit commercial and residential uses. The other lands within the Warden Corridor will be rezoned through site- specific zoning by-laws when the individual development proposals are advanced.

In parallel with the Warden Corridor Planning Study, TTC has developed a strategy to relocate the Warden North and Warden South commuter parking lots to the Hydro Corridor adjacent to the Warden South lot and the Warden bus terminal to the south to free up lands for redevelopment. Assuming funding is available, relocating commuter parking in the Hydro Corridor could free up to approximately 12 acres of City land in the northeast quadrant of Warden and St Clair for redevelopment as early as 2008 (Phase 1). Phase 2 would involve the demolition of the existing bus terminal and the construction of a fully accessible bus terminal on the Warden South commuter parking lot concurrent with relocation of commuter parking. This second phase could free approximately 3 acres of land for development on the southeast corner of Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East as early as 2009 or 2010. TTC staff has advised that Phase 1 and Phase 2 development projects are contingent on financing over and above the TTC base capital budget.

Engineering studies are currently underway for the conceptual design of the proposed new bus terminal and commuter parking.

(b) Victoria Park Station Area

The Victoria Park Station Area Planning Study has progressed concurrently with Phase 1 and 2 of the Warden Corridor Planning Study. However, Planning staff intends to provide a separate Victoria Park Station Planning Study Phase 3 Implementation Report in 2006. It is expected that this report will address the official plan and zoning policies for the Victoria Park station site and include a conceptual plan addressing park improvements, streetscapes and paths.

TTC staff has prepared a redevelopment concept for Victoria Park station that proposes demolishing the existing decked bus terminal in order to construct an at-grade, fully accessible bus terminal. It is proposed that funds currently budgeted for the replacement of the deck will be utilized to construct the new bus terminal and conceptual design work is - 4 -

currently underway. Funding for this initiative will be included in the TTC’s 2006 base budget.

This approach would make available a development site between the new bus terminal and Denton Avenue. Regardless of when new development may occur, the new bus terminal will need to be constructed, as the existing deck has reached the end of its structural life and should be replaced in some configuration by 2008.

(c) The West District Study

As authorized by Council in February, 2003, the West District Study is underway to examine the possibility of creating a new West District Service Centre on the Bloor- Danforth Subway line in Etobicoke. Led by Facilities & Real Estate staff, the study is considering the Bloor-Islington lands (one of the transit sites), the Westwood Theatre lands and the Etobicoke Civic Complex lands, and is co-ordinated with both the Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration and Environmental Assessment Study and the Kipling- Islington Bus Operations Study. The West District Design Initiative (WDDI) charette for the Etobicoke Civic Centre lands was completed in December 2004.

(d) Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration and Environmental Assessment Study

Staff of Transportation and Planning are commissioning an Environmental Assessment study for the reconfiguration of this interchange adjacent to the Kipling Station area, and plan to hold a public meeting on one or more reconfiguration options by the end of 2005. Reconfiguration is intended to free surplus interchange lands for redevelopment, improve vehicular access to the Westwood Theatre lands and the Kipling Station area, and create a more urban, pedestrian-friendly environment through and around the interchange.

(e) Bloor-Islington Area

The Bloor-Islington lands will be part of a Request for Qualifications that is intended to be part of the West District Study, and are included in the West District Design Initiative, an urban design study process endorsed by Council on July 22, 23 and 24, 2003 (Clause No. 1 of Report No. 7 of the Administration Committee). The WDDI public charette component for the Westwood and Bloor-Islington lands would commence after Council’s approval of the preferred Six Points redesign.

Redevelopment of the Bloor-Islington lands is not considered practical without relocating Mississauga Transit (MT) operations to Kipling Station. In an effort to minimize the constraints imposed by the non-TTC transit-related uses on the Bloor-Islington lands so that these lands can be more easily developed, the TTC and the City have undertaken a Kipling- Islington Bus Operations Study in conjunction with MT, GO Transit and the City of Mississauga (Transportation Planning). The Bus Operations Study has evaluated options for moving non-TTC bus operations from the Bloor-Islington lands to Kipling Station. The study has been completed, and a public meeting on the study findings was held on October 27, 2004. In addition, staff of TTC and Planning have undertaken a Kipling-Islington TTC Parking Lot Users Survey. - 5 -

Development of an acceptable plan for a regional bus terminal at Kipling Station is a prerequisite to advancing any proposal to develop the Bloor-Islington lands, either for a West District Service Centre or for private development. The Bus Operations Study has been completed. The projected time frame for designing and constructing this facility at Kipling Station is three to five years following funding commitment; consequently, redevelopment of the Bloor-Islington lands will occur after this regional bus terminal is in operation. Acceptable financing arrangements and cost sharing for the regional terminal have yet to be determined and conceptual design of the revised Kipling Station is underway, including the more detailed cost estimates that would be necessary to negotiate a cost-sharing agreement with the relevant parties.

In order to improve flexibility in designing and laying out future development plans for the Bloor-Islington lands, Council approved the acquisition of 3326 Bloor Street West, with the adoption of Clause 7 of Report No. 5 of the Policy and Finance Committee as amended on May 17, 18, and 19, 2005. The property transaction has been completed.

Negotiations are no longer being pursued for another property in the West District Study Area (915 Kipling Avenue) for TTC commuter parking purposes.

Conclusions:

The DOTS working group has clarified its mandate, priorities and work program under the new leadership of the Chief Corporate Officer. Major planning, engineering and feasibility studies are underway to advance the development of the Warden and Victoria Park sites in the Warden Corridor and Kipling, Islington and Westwood Theatre sites in the West District area.

This report should be received for information.

Contacts:

Name: Joe Casali Charles Wheeler Position: Director, Real Estate Services Manager - Property Development, TTC Telephone: (416) 392-7202 (416) 393-6536 Fax: (416) 392-1880 (416) 338-0211 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] Report No.: ac05-115 Prepared by: Connie Nichols, 416-397-7668

Bruce Bowes, P. Eng. Richard C. Ducharme Chief Corporate Officer Chief General Manager, TTC

List of Attachments: Appendix 1 – Status of 2005 Priority Transit Sites Appendix 2 – DOTS Terms of Reference Appendix 3 – DOTS Work Program and Schedule (P:\2005\Fin\F&R\ad05046F&re) - vb Appendix 1 - Status of 2005 Priority Transit Sites

(1) 20 Gothic Avenue Private redevelopment proceeding:

In May 2003, Council approved the sale of a City property to a developer. In June 2005, Council approved amendments to the terms of the land transaction. A multi-party agreement has been reached to surrender the leased land in exchange for a development site adjoining nearby existing condominium buildings. The ancillary agreements to effect this development are being finalized and the residential development is being marketed.

(2) Eglinton/Yonge Bus Terminal/Garage High probability for private redevelopment within short term:

High priority requirement of the TTC to achieve redevelopment and a new bus terminal at this location. Council approved issuing an REOI in 2000 and directed to proceed with an RFP. TTC has undertaken further design review of the preferred bus terminal configuration and the outcome of this process will affect the parameters for redevelopment of the site. Adjoining lands have recently been on the market and the owner has discussed with TTC staff some potential exchange of property rights with the TTC. As the policies and guidelines from the Focussed Review of the Yonge-Eglinton Cenre are to be reflected in the RFP, it is expected to be presented in 2006.

(3) Downsview Station Lands Medium probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

Interim development of TTC commuter parking for a 10 year term has been completed and the lot opened in August 2005. The property is subject to height and use restrictive covenants that will impede any further development until released. Parts 2 and 3 of the property, totalling approximately 4.5 acres, could be made available as the first phase of development of City lands. (4) Islington Station Bus Terminal/Commuter Parking Lot

Medium probability for redevelopment within medium term:

Redevelopment of the site requires moving Mississauga Transit to Kipling Station and replacement of commuter parking. Potential new location of the West District Service Centre. As part of the West District study, a Request For Qualifications is anticipated to be issued. The closing of the City’s acquisition of 3326 Bloor St. W. in September 2005, has consolidated ownership for improved design flexibility for future development options.

(5) Lansdowne Garage Low probability for private redevelopment:

Through the PMC process, Toronto Police Services (TPS) have confirmed their interest in developing a new police station on this property. TTC, TPS and City staff continues to work through various issues (including environmental) relative to use of the lands by TPS.

(6) Leslie Station, Commuter Parking Lot, 2756 Old Leslie Street High probability for private redevelopment within short term:

Portions of 2756 Old Leslie Street (Parts 1, 2, 5, and 6) were declared surplus by Council in December 2004, save and except for a surface strata over Parts 1 and 5, to be retained for a TTC commuter parking lot expansion, and subject to an easement for a retaining wall. The property is currently being marketed for sale. Parts 3 and 4 along the southerly limit are required for the right-of-way of a new east/west road. Finalization of a sale and development is dependent on the completion of this road.

(7) Sheppard/Yonge Bus Terminal & N/W/C Yonge/Sheppard High probability for interim (15 yr. horizon) private redevelopment within short term:

Property is designated and zoned for mixed use (commercial, excluding residential uses) and full development potential is not realizable in current market. TTC has released the property for an interim land lease to allow private development for retail/office uses. When secured, the recommended lease proposal will be reported to Administration Committee.

(8) Spadina Station Lands Low probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

City leases the land from the Province on a 99 year term as one of a portfolio of Spadina properties. The proposed transfer of ownership to the City is part of a comprehensive package being negotiated with the Province in on-going meetings. This property is encumbered by a subway structure that constrains its load bearing capacity. Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has expressed interest in the property, but a transfer of ownership to the City requires an Order in Council.

(9) Victoria Station Commuter Parking Lot Medium probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

The Area Planning Study is completed and further report scheduled for spring of 2006. The timing for the redevelopment of the Victoria Park Commuter Parking Lot is tied to the redevelopment of the bus terminal, which should be resolved by 2008.

(10) Warden Station North Commuter Parking Lot Medium probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

The Area Planning Study is complete and a report on the Secondary Plan for the area will be presented in October 2005. The relocation of commuter parking to the Hydro Corridor, south of St Clair Avenue and east of the TTC subway line, would free up 12 acres for residential development and a community park with a community centre. (11) Warden Station/Bus Terminal/South Commuter Parking Lot Medium probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

TTC staff proposal of reconfiguring the Warden bus terminal to make it more accessible would free up 3 acres on the southeast corner for a later phase of development.

(12) Wilson Station Low probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

The review of Parts 1-4 includes a commuter parking study and some examination of road realignments to rationalize development parcels. Noise/ height issues due to adjacent runway operation of Bombardier imposes some restrictions on the property. North of Transit Road is a major TTC maintenance facility that is not under consideration for development. (13) York Mills Station Commuter Parking Lot - 4050 Yonge Street Medium probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

This property was the subject of a report to Administration Committee on September 13, 2005 recommending the transfer of title to the TTC to satisfy a unique outstanding financial obligation inherited by the City. The development envelope of the site has been defined as Parts 1and 4. The official plan permits mixed uses, including residential uses above the first floor. TTC wishes to replace commuter parking and this will be a significant cost issue for a development proposal that implements the existing Official Plan.

(14) Danforth Garage Low probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

TTC has continuing operational requirements to be included within any future development. Environmental issues will affect redevelopment potential. A broad planning framework study will be required to establish the parameters for future redevelopment. TPA and affordable housing interests in the property are under consideration. (15) Davisville Subway /Yard

Medium probability for private redevelopment within medium term:

Air rights have previously been leased and remain undeveloped. TTC is pursuing negotiations to secure the release of this property from prior claims so that it can be offered to the market for new redevelopment proposals as soon as possible.

Appendix 2

DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSIT SITES (DOTS) WORKING GROUP

TERMS OF REFERENCE

August 2005

DOTS Mandate

Development of Transit Sites (DOTS) is a City of Toronto/Toronto Transit Commission interdepartmental working group mandated to identify, facilitate and expedite the development or redevelopment of properties currently used for public transit. These properties, either owned by the TTC or owned by the City of Toronto, are under the jurisdiction of the TTC, and are referred to as “Transit Sites” within this document.

Background

In Spring 2001, the Commissioner of Corporate Services, City of Toronto and the Chief General Manager of the TTC were mandated by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commission to review Transit Sites and make recommendations for potential development or redevelopment of these lands to their highest and best use.

A group named the Surplus TTC Subway Lands Working Group was formed and chaired by the Commissioner of Corporate Services in liaison with the Chief General Manager. Its first meeting was held in April 2001, and the group has met on a monthly basis until January 2005, and then every six weeks. The working group was renamed “DOTS” in 2004.

Since its inception, DOTS has:

‰ Reviewed and catalogued approximately 65 Transit Sites in detail; ‰ Evaluated these properties for high, medium and low development potential; ‰ Prioritized and prepared action plans for properties with high and medium development potential within varying timelines (short, medium and long-term); ‰ Identified how transit uses could be reconfigured or relocated to facilitate redevelopment in a way acceptable to TTC ‰ Revised and modified these priority assignments periodically; ‰ Formulated recommendations on the disposition or development of priority sites; ‰ Recruited and assigned staff for this initiative; and ‰ Provided status reports to the Toronto Transit Commission and City Council on a regular basis.

1 Participants:

DOTS is currently composed of representatives of:

‰ TTC Property Development ‰ City Facilities & Real Estate F&RE (Real Estate Services/RES and Business & Strategic Innovation /BSI) ‰ City Finance ‰ City Planning ‰ City Legal Services

As of May 26, 2005, DOTS is chaired by the City of Toronto’s Chief Corporate Officer.

Goals and Objectives of DOTS:

The goal of the DOTS initiative is to enhance value and achieve the development of Transit Sites that are currently underutilized from a development perspective, in a manner consistent with Council and Commission policies.

DOTS’ objectives include:

‰ generation of revenue from the sale and / or lease of surplus property interests; ‰ expansion of the assessment base and property tax revenue; ‰ collection of new Development Charges and Section 37 benefits; ‰ generation of new public transit ridership and passenger revenue; ‰ intensification of land use to its highest and best use; ‰ protection or enhancement of the potential value of Transit Sites through participation in any planning / policy studies undertaken to guide future development; ‰ maximum utilization of existing municipal infrastructure; ‰ renewal and improvement to transit and municipal infrastructure while retaining excellent transit operations for TTC riders; and ‰ implementation of Council’s Official Plan and Housing First policies.

DOTS Constraints

In seeking to fulfill this broad scope of objectives, DOTS has encountered challenges, as the policies and priorities of the TTC and City are not always in alignment. The lack of alignment and constraints to development are, at root, often financial in nature. Redevelopment of a transit site has implications on the capital and operations budget of the TTC that have to be weighed and balanced relative to other City objectives. Consequently, Council and Commission commitments are needed regarding the financial treatment and relative development priorities for some Transit Sites.

2 In order to facilitate the formulation and analysis of options and opportunities, the group conducts rigorous financial analysis and justification, including standard tools & techniques such as internal rates of return (IRR), cost of capital and net present value (NPV).

The challenges on Transit Sites are not only financial in nature. DOTS members recognize that consideration of the sites involves balancing multiple interests, including those of the City (staff, local councillors and City Council as a whole), the TTC (staff and Commission) and other stakeholders. The interests of neighbouring landowners, special interest groups and the general public must also be given consideration. In many cases, the property rights that may be desirable for development result in strata interests that conflict with continuing TTC operational requirements. In DOTS’ experience, balancing these interests requires more time, patience and political sensitivity towards City-owned property than would occur in the normal, private-sector development process. In addition, provision must be made for the private-sector development process that could occur on a transit site. Timing expectations need to be adjusted accordingly.

Moving forward, DOTS will bring the following matters/issues to the attention of Council and the Commission, for their direction as required, on general or site-specific bases:

‰ The need to reconcile differences between policies and priorities of the City and TTC which prevent development from taking place.

‰ The need for a joint City/TTC financial strategy for the development or redevelopment of Transit Sites which takes into account:

‰ the requirement for significant, front-end capital investments (e.g. building parking decks or bus terminal facilities) on some transit sites. These investments would be subject to long-term payback, or in some cases, might not be fully recovered through ultimate redevelopment of a Transit Site; ‰ the requirement for funding for recommended acquisition of additional property (beyond an original property interest) in instances in which it benefits the development of a site and/or where the value of the whole exceeds the sum of the parts; ‰ financing of the preliminary stages of redevelopment of Transit Sites, prior to recovery of expenditures through ultimate sale or redevelopment; and ‰ the need to keep the TTC’s financial situation “whole” while furthering the City’s overall objectives in the process of redeveloping Transit Sites.

‰ The factoring in of public policy (and “public good”) considerations in addition to financial benefits in determining the highest and best use of Transit Sites, with the understanding that this may not always result in the highest possible revenue generation.

The primary vehicle for bringing these matters to Council’s and the Commission’s attention will be the semi-annual report that F&RE and the TTC prepare, as per Council’s directive, on the development of Transit Sites.

3 Roles of DOTS Members

DOTS advises Council and the Commission on ways to enhance value and achieve the development of Transit Sites within defined parameters.

DOTS’ main effort is to cooperatively focus its energies on the most probable Transit Sites for development in the short to medium term (five years). At the same time, DOTS seeks to unlock longer-term development potential on sites by addressing critical planning, policy, operational and financial obstacles. DOTS does not make operating decisions but rather is an advisory body to Council and the Commission.

As the TTC’s primary mandate is to maintain and improve transit operations, TTC Property Development Department staff provide the primary source of expertise to the working group concerning transit operations, the physical characteristics of the Transit Sites and the property and operating agreements that are in effect. TTC staff review and identify feasible development scenarios for operational compatibility and take a leadership role within the TTC in suggesting alternatives, providing liaison on technical and design issues and obtaining internal support for changes within the TTC.

Facilities & Real Estate’s mandate is to efficiently manage the City’s real estate assets for the delivery of the full spectrum of ABCD services. F&RE staff’s role is to assist in the determination of surplus strata interests on Transit Sites and to manage the internal or external disposition process to maximize benefits to the TTC and the City. F&RE staff provide advice on real estate market conditions, the market value of development options under consideration by DOTS, and a strategic assessment and overview of fit with other City initiatives that may influence the highest and best use.

Finance’s role is to provide financial expertise and advice to DOTS. Finance staff undertake the financial analysis of development options under consideration by the working group. Finance staff provide insight to alternatives for the budget treatment of the costs and revenues that would be derived from this initiative and seek departmental resources to resolve financing issues or problems encountered by the working group.

City Planning’s role is to provide urban planning expertise and planning advice on Transit Sites and their urban context. City Planning staff liaise with the area planners for the respective Transit Sites to clarify the City’s planning position on development options under consideration by DOTS and the anticipated approval process that would be required to secure the contemplated development. City Planning staff seeks departmental resources to initiate broader planning studies of significant Transit Sites and their surrounding communities. City Planning staff participates in these studies to provide future guidelines to development.

Legal staff’s role is to provide advice and assistance as required.

The CCO’s office will arrange the scheduling of meetings and meeting rooms, prepare the agendas, minutes and action lists that chronicle DOTS work and decisions. The CCO’s

4 designated staff member will follow-up with the other DOTS representatives to ensure that scheduled items are coming forward and required actions have been undertaken.

In addition to the roles of the DOTS representatives, other City/TTC groups can influence recommendations for development of Transit Sites through the Property Management Committee (PMC). Where the TTC has declared a portion of its property interest as surplus, that interest will be circulated through the (PMC) review process. At that time, other municipal interests may be identified that could modify the redevelopment options originally contemplated.

Once the PMC process has confirmed the final property interest which is surplus and available for disposal subject to the delegated authority of the City Manager or alternately City Council, Facilities & Real Estate has overall responsibility to negotiate the disposal of surplus Transit Sites. In most cases, TTC will continue to have an operating requirement and strata interest in the property. Therefore TTC will determine the transit facilities that must be protected or constructed as part of the development, and standards for the protection and/or design and/or construction of new facilities.

In those instances where planning studies or technical studies of the Transit Sites (and the surrounding lands) are considered appropriate by DOTS, TTC, F&RE, and/or City Planning staff shall retain and manage consultants to do the necessary work (depending on the nature of the consulting assignment). The purpose of this consulting work is to assist the identification of the underlying value of the Transit Sites and support the long-range development of these properties to their highest and best use.

Finally, DOTS will perform post completion reviews and make process refinements as necessary.

How Decisions are Made

Decisions of the working group should be reached by consensus of the representatives. In specific instances where agreement cannot be reached, possibly due to differing alignment of objectives and policies between the TTC and the City, a report may be submitted to Council and the Commission for direction.

5 Appendix 3

DOTS Work Program and Schedule

The group will focus on the following properties in 2005/2006:

‰ Bloor-Islington ‰ Warden ‰ Yonge-Eglinton ‰ Yonge-Sheppard ‰ Davisville ‰ Downsview

The group also decided that:

‰ initially, DOTS meetings should be scheduled every six weeks. The purpose of these meetings will be to review progress, task completions, assign new tasks, identify issues as they arise, and determine courses of action on issues; ‰ as the work progresses, the frequency of scheduled meetings can be reviewed and altered as required; and

The group requests that minutes and action lists be prepared and distributed by the CCO’s office as soon as possible following the meeting.