Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan (2018) Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary

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1 Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan (2018) Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Prepared by Lura Consulting for: PortsToronto February 2018

2 This report was prepared by Lura Consulting, the neutral, third-party facilitator for the PortsToronto Airport Master Plan This Document is provided as a summary of the first public meeting and open house for the PortsToronto Airport Master Plan 2018 that took place on February 7 th, This summary is not intended as a verbatim account of events. Rather, it provides the key points made during the open house, presentation and question and answer session. If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please contact: Angela Homewood Project Manager PortsToronto ahomewood@portstoronto.com Michelle Dagnino Facilitator Lura Consulting mdagnino@lura.ca

3 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Contents 1. Introduction... 2 Project Background... 2 Project Timeline Public Meeting and Open House Overview Open House... 4 Open House Event Overview... 4 Summary of Open House Feedback Presentation and Q&A Presentation: Master Plan Process and Objectives Facilitated Question and Answer Session Next Steps Appendix A - Presentation Appendix B Open house Displays Appendix C - Meeting Agenda Appendix D Feedback Form Appendix E Feedback Form Submission Responses... 27

4 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary 1. Introduction Project Background PortsToronto is developing a new Master Plan for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. A Master Plan provides a long-range vision for the airport s built environment which guides the appropriate use of lands and assists airport management in making informed decisions regarding future development. The Airport Master Plan is not a regulatory document. However, it is a best management practice, which all levels of government/agencies use as a long-term planning tool. The 2018 Airport Master Plan will operate on a twenty-year planning horizon with typical Master Plan updated cycles including a five-year review and development of a new document after ten years. The development of the Airport Master Plan 2018 is an update on the first Airport s first Master Plan that was completed in Unlike the previous Master Planning process, the preparation of this document will include consultation with community groups, the public, airport stakeholders and various levels of government agencies, including First Nation communities. The Master Plan process is guided by several objectives, including; The determination of rationale for development concepts based on a growth/planning horizon; The creation of a long-term development plan for infrastructure to support airport uses which will ensure operational objectives; Reflection on the overall objectives of PortsToronto that include environmental responsibility, sustainability and social responsibility; and Additional items that may be identified through the consultation and engagement process. The Master Plan will include several key components, including; An inventory of existing conditions; The forecast of future demands and needs, including activity scenarios; An update of historical activity statistics including passenger and aircraft activity including peak-hour demand based on market analysis and compliance with Noise Exposure Forecasts; The Identification of capacity/functional constraints and operational/infrastructure improvements required to achieve airport s vision/objectives and meet the new and upcoming regulatory requirements; 2

5 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary The Identification of opportunities and constraints; An investigation of environmental and socioeconomic effects; and The establishment of short and long-term objectives. Project Timeline The development of the Airport Master Plan 2018 is a four-phase process (Figure 1), which will include three public meetings to gather input from the community at key project milestones. The Master Planning process will take approximately one year to complete, with the finalization of the Master Plan slated for early The first public meeting, summarized in this report, falls within Phase One - Data Collection and Review. Figure 1: 2018 Airport Master Plan Timeline and Process 3

6 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary 2. Public Meeting and Open House Overview The first public meeting for the PortsToronto Airport Master Plan 2018 took place on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. The meeting was publicized through public notice in December 2017 and January 2018 on the PortsToronto website and on the Airport Master Plan website in Notice of the public meeting was also shared on social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The purpose of the meeting was to: Introduce PortsToronto s Airport Master Plan 2018 to the public; Provide the opportunity for members of the public to review the Master Planning process and its components; and Listen to public input on the Master Planning process prior to the development of the plan. The meeting was split into two portions; an open house and a presentation of the Master Plan process and its objectives, and a follow-up question and answer session. Approximately seventy people attended the meeting. The following section provides a more detailed account of the public meeting and open house events as well as a summary of the feedback received from participants. 3. Open House Open House Event Overview The first half of the public meeting was an open house session that gave members of the public the opportunity to interact with subject matter experts positioned at eleven stations dispersed throughout the meeting space. Each station provided information about an important component of the Master Planning process, including the following: Master Plan and Planning Process, Wildlife Management, Noise Management, Winter Operations including Glycol Containment, Landside Transportation, Emergency Services, Security and Public Safety, Airport Infrastructure Projects, Environmental Sustainability, the Southern Ontario Airports Network, and the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan. Participants were invited to stop by the stations to review materials related to each topic presented on display boards (Appendix B) and engage in conversation with subject matter experts. Each station was also staffed with a facilitator from Lura Consulting who recorded the discussion and questions posed by participants. 4

7 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary The following is a summary of the Key themes and questions received at each station. A list of all comments and questions submitted through feedbacks form and can be found in Appendix E and F. Summary of Open House Feedback (Note: Feedback at the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan station was received directly by the City of Toronto staff. The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan is a separate plan not directly affiliated with PortsToronto and therefore is not summarized in this document.) Master Planning Process Key Themes: Interest in the Master Plan Process and its considerations Several participants appreciated that the community was being consulted on the Master Plan. Many sought clarification on what the Master Plan will consider. This included questions related to the possibility of expanded airport operations, and the types of infrastructure improvements that would be considered in the plan. Some participants questioned whether or not the Master Plan would include jets. Participants were informed that jets are not on the table. Several participants suggested greater emphasis on considerations for how the airport can work better in the waterfront community. Many wanted to know how the Plan would address a range of community concerns such as noise and the environment. Some questioned how the Master Plan could interact with some of City of Toronto s planning initiatives. One participant suggested that the project team spend more time out in the field observing life on the waterfront and engaging the community s children and youth. Airport Safety Participants had questions related to how airport safety is being considered in the Master Plan. Most questions related to the pending Transport Canada decision on the implementation on Runway End Safety Areas. Some participants asked about the level of safety standards the Airport adheres to and what safety technologies were being considered in the Master Plan. Some questioned the safety of the airport s proximity to tall residential buildings. Other questions and comments were addressed how the Master Plan will consider safety issues caused by landside traffic to the airport. Balance General and Commercial Aviation Open house participants expressed concern about the preservation of space for general aviation operations at Billy Bishop Airport. This included questions related to how the Master Plan will address both needs, what constraints exist in relation to hangar facilities, and how PortsToronto will classify airplane movements. The desire for greater accommodation of general aviation needs was expressed. PortsToronto Structure Some participants had questions about how PortsToronto operates. This included questions related to its existence as a Government Business Enterprise, ownership of the airport, and how the Tripartite Agreements expiration in 2033 will affect the Master Plan. Consultation Process Some questions were asked about the consultation process. Specifically, some asked why there was only one meeting during the first phase of the project. Another person requested that the project team consider an alternative to public meetings as not everyone is able to easily attend such events. 5

8 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Questions: How will the Master Plan balance the needs of general and commercial aviation? Will there be a granular classification of airport users? (e.g., below general or commercial aviation). Why was runway 33 closed? How does NAV Canada operate? What is the purpose of the first public meeting? Is this the only public meeting at this stage? The island airport is limited in infrastructure. What are the options for infrastructure improvements? Who owns Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport? Are jets being considered as part of the Master Plan? What is the possibility of more aircraft movements? Will the 2033 expiry of the Tripartite Agreement affect the Master Plan? What is being used as a comparator airport? The Master Plan is not a regulatory document? There is no regulatory framework you are required to follow? How are tall buildings that impede on air space being considered? How will the Master Plan integrate City of Toronto initiatives? The airport does not currently have missed approach surfaces? Are you preparing for Runway End Safety Areas as per Transport Canada s upcoming regulation changes? What edition of Transport Canada s Aerodromes Standards and Recommended Practices (TP 312) are you required to meet? Do you follow 4 th or 5 th edition standards? Has anyone costed an engineered materials arrestor system (emass) for the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport? Wildlife Management Key Themes: Wildlife Management Techniques Several participants raised questions about the techniques used by Falcon Environmental to conduct wildlife management. Many participants were interested in hearing about the software and analytical tools used by biologists to support the airport and were surprised by how much goes into wildlife management. Several participants were pleased to hear that Falcon Environmental has employed techniques that cause less noise and avoid harm to wildlife. Bird Safety Many questions were asked about bird safety. Some participants were curious about bird strikes and the techniques used to avoid such incidents. Others raised questions about a petition to make the Toronto Islands a bird sanctuary and the airport s potential interference with bird flight paths. Other Wildlife A few questions were raised about the airport s impacts on other wildlife such as aquatic life and butterfly populations. Questions: Do you do wildlife suppression full time? Do you have a falconer on staff full time? Is there more wildlife management conducted at certain times of the year? 6

9 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary How many falcons do you have? What is the status of the petition for the bird sanctuary? Are observed reductions of monarch butterfly populations related to airport operations? What is the purpose of the wildlife management plan? I occasionally hear flares. What are they used for? What does the dog do? What species of birds do you primarily deal with? Do you terminate bird eggs? How do you keep the birds away from aircraft? Are bird strikes common? Do birds get sucked into turbo prop plane engines? Does the airport have a problem with wildlife? What is the impact of the airport on aquatic life? How do you measure wildlife management success? How does this airport compare with others in terms of bird safety? Noise Management Key Themes: Noise Statistics Several participants requested that concrete statistics on noise be made available to the public. Some participants wanted clarification on how airport noise is measured including how ground noise and noise caused by airborne planes are registered and differentiated. One participant asked if noise caused by vehicular traffic flows in and out of Eireann Quay are registered as part of the NEF Contour that regulates airport noise. Another participant suggested that more noise monitors should be installed. General Noise Concerns Participants raised a series of concerns related to airport noise. This ranged from the time that flight operations begin and end, increases in flight traffic, and noise caused by idling planes. Several participants indicated that noise levels caused by airport operations significantly impacted their ability to enjoy their balconies or time spent along the waterfront. Access to Noise Information Several participants said that the airport should make information on noise more accessible to the public. This included a suggested education piece that would clarify that not all noise caused by air traffic in the area is caused by Billy Bishop Airport (some is from Pearson). Some participants requested more information on how the Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE) had mitigated noise issues. One participant expressed concern related to the safety of publicizing flight information on Webtrax. Questions: Is there a plan to allow planes to take off and land after 11:00pm? Do you have a noise profile available? When is it updated and when will it be available? Will you provide a yearly noise summary? How does noise mitigation and monitoring work? How well is the noise enclosure (GRE) working? 7

10 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary How are noise complaints logged? How many complaints did you have about noises caused by the airport renovations? Is it possible to channel airport complaints through a third party? Why do airplanes create noise while idling? Can planes not turn off their engines while waiting? What is the status of the noise barrier? What is Webtrax? How is it used? Can the noise barrier be made more attractive? Winter Operations Including Glycol Containment Key Themes: Clarification on De-icing process Several participants asked questions about the de-icing process. Most questions related to how the process works, the types of glycol chemicals used, and how the glycol is contained. One participant questioned why glycol is not recycled. Other Winter Operation procedures Some participants had questions about snow removal and the use of salt at the airport. Fuel Some participants at this station had questions related to the size of the airports process for receiving and storing fuel. Questions: What is the de-icing process? How is glycol contained? What type of glycol is used? How is the surrounding area tested for glycol contamination? What safety measures are put in place for those working with de-icing chemicals? What is the snow removal process? Is snow dumped into the lake? Does the airport use salt? What is the size of the fuel farm? How does the fuel get to the island? How many trucks are needed to transport the fuel? Landside Transportation Key Themes: Clarification of what landside transportation means Several participants expressed confusion over what PortsToronto considers as landside. Many participants wanted to know how PortsToronto perceives its landside constraints related to traffic flows and emergency vehicle access. Better utilization of landside transportation space Some participants suggested that the tunnel to the airport could be better decorated with art installations, information, and should incorporate amenities (e.g., water dispenser). One participant suggested that the airport shuttle should advertise access to the UP express via Union Station. Infrastructure Improvements General comments were received about what the city intended to do to improve traffic flows in the area. One participant suggested that the Master Plan consider an end-to-end approach to addressing issues with access to the airport. 8

11 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Questions: What is considered landside? What do you consider to be your landside constraints? What is the procedure for emergency vehicle access? Are there issues with constraints? Why is there no bridge to the airport? What is the ferry time and frequency? Who operates the airport shuttle? Emergency Services Key Themes: Emergency Response Several participants at this station asked questions related to how Toronto Fire and other first responders would handle specific emergency scenarios such as missed approaches and crashes. Some questions revolved around on-site emergency response capacity and how first responders would access the airport in the event of an emergency. One participant asked about fires that could occur outside of hours of operation. Questions: What would happen if a plane crashes in the winter? What resources are available to manage this situation? How many firetrucks does the airport have? What is the relationship between PortsToronto and Toronto Fire Services? What is the possibility of having tours of safety facilities for students? Security and Public Safety Key Themes: Security Procedures Several participants had questions about security procedures. This included questions related to the progress of establishing American customs clearance within Billy Bishop Airport, how passengers are monitored, who manages security, and how Toronto Police Services are utilized at the airport. Additional Security Concerns Some participants asked questions related to external safety concerns such as drone interference and increases in demand for air travel. Questions: What is the status of American customs clearance at Billy Bishop Airport? What information on security and public safety will be included in the Master Plan? Who is G4S? Where are they headquartered? Has the airport had issues with drones? Are there Toronto Police at the Airport full time? Do people get monitored in the tunnel? What is the cost to taxpayers for the use of Toronto Police Services? 9

12 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Airport Infrastructure Projects Key Themes: Airport Expansion/Runway Extension Several participants questioned how infrastructure projects would affect airport operations. Specifically, participants expressed concern that the airport would increase in size. Many participants also wanted clarification as to whether or not the airport runways would be extended and how Runway End Safety Areas would be addressed. General Airport Infrastructure and Renovations Participants raised questions about what airport infrastructure improvements have been made recently. Some participants wanted to know what infrastructure projects were being considered as part of the Master Plan. This included questions related to runway maintenance, fuel storage, and glycol containment. Noise Mitigation Some participants had questions about how infrastructure related to noise mitigation would be improved in the Master Plan. Several participants were pleased with the reduction in noise following the installation of the Ground Run-up Enclosure. Questions: Are there plans to expand the size of the airport? Are runways going to be extended? Will fuel storage be increased? What was the impact of flooding on the airport in the summer of 2017? Is anything changing in relation to glycol containment? What was the reason for airport renovations in the summer of 2017? Will the runways be repaved? What is being done to mitigate noise issues? Will the noise barrier be built despite the decision to not extend the runway for jets? What infrastructure improvements were implemented as part of the 2012 Master Plan? Who owns the airport terminal? Why are investments in airport infrastructure being made when the Tripartite Agreement expires in 2033? How do taxes fund airport operations? What taxes are collected from the airport (e.g., property taxes)? Environmental Sustainability Key Themes: Effect of the airport on public health Several questions were posed related to how airport operations affect public health. One participant recommended that Toronto Public Health be involved in the Master Plan process. Effect of the airport on the environment Questions related to the airport s impact on the environment were raised at this station. Questions specifically addressed air quality, and the airport s carbon footprint. One participant suggested the PortsToronto should think about global environmental issues instead of thinking about the environment on local scale. One person stated 10

13 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary that opportunities to improve environmental sustainability needed to be included in the Master Plan. Airplane Idling Airplane idling was addressed as a serious concern related to the additional pollution caused by engines running while airplanes are stationary. Questions: What are the potential positive outcomes for the environment if the airport was to close? What are the effects of airplane emissions on public health? Southern Ontario Airports Network (SOAN) Key Themes: Interest about SOAN and how it operates Many participants indicated that this was the first time they had heard about SOAN. Several questions were asked about how SOAN operates and how the network will manage aviation demand. General aviation needs Some participants raised questions about the need to accommodate small business aviation and general aviation. Some participants mentioned that increased demand for commercial aviation has squeezed out smaller aviation operations from several airports in Southern Ontario. Participants interested in this topic wanted to ensure that their needs would be balanced with commercial aviation demand. Addressing Pollution Several participants expressed concern about the increased demand for commercial aviation in Southern Ontario. Many wanted to know if and how Greenhouse Gas Emissions and other pollutants would be addressed. Questions: How are the needs of private pilots and general aviation being addressed? What considerations are being made for improvements in other forms of technology that will make airports and air travel redundant? What is the level of support for other local airports? What is SOAN and how does it operate? How is SOAN addressing pollution caused by air travel? How will budget airlines like Swoop and Flare impact airports in the SOAN? Why hasn t the Muskoka Airport been considered for the network? Is the Pickering Airport still in the works? Why hasn t the UP Express affected business at Billy Bishop Airport more significantly? 11

14 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary 4. Presentation and Q&A Presentation: Master Plan Process and Objectives Following the open house session, a presentation on the 2018 Airport Master Plan process and objectives was given by Gene Cabral, PortsToronto, and Greg Ballentine, WSP (Appendix A). Michelle Dagnino, Lura Consulting, commenced the meeting by welcoming participants and thanking them for their attendance and feedback. Ms. Dagnino explained the purpose of the evening s meeting, reviewed the agenda for the meeting s second portion and reminded participants that this is just their first opportunity to provide feedback on the Master Planning process. Ms. Dagnino then turned the floor over to Gene Cabral. Mr. Cabral began his presentation by thanking participants for attending the meeting and provided a brief introduction to his title and role at PortsToronto as the Executive Vice President of Billy Bishop Airport. He stated that he was looking forward to hearing early feedback from participants on the Master Planning process. Mr. Cabral then invited Greg Ballentine to the stage. Mr. Ballentine introduced himself to the audience and described WSP s role in the development of the Master Plan. Mr. Cabral reminded participants that the Master Plan process is just beginning and that the night s events were the first step in the consultation process. He stressed that the Master Plan is not about jets as there is no intention to introduce jet aircraft to the airport and that the Master Plan will be focused on compliance within the Tripartite agreement. Mr. Cabral then gave a brief overview of Billy Bishop Toronto City s Airport s current operations which includes commercial aviation (conducted by Air Canada and Porter Airlines, small commercial operations, general aviation, a flight school, and Ornge. The presentation proceeded with an overview of what a Master Plan is. This included a review of the main objectives and components of a typical Master Plan. Mr. Cabral noted that the Master Plan is not a regulatory document and therefore is not required, but is being developed to keep within best management practices that are typical of most airports in Canada. He emphasized that the Master Plan will help to inform improvements to airport infrastructure and will assist in improving efficiency. The Master Plan will define short, medium, and long-term goals over a twenty-year planning horizon. Mr. Cabral clarified that the twenty-year horizon does not assume an automatic renewal of the Tripartite agreement that governs the airport, but follows standard planning practice. He also reviewed the Master Plan process s four phases and stated that the final document should be completed by early Mr. Cabral described how the Master Plan would work in relationship to other initiatives in the city including the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, the Waterfront Transit Reset and the Southern Ontario Airport Network. Mr. Cabral reviewed the consultation and engagement plan and highlighted the ways in which stakeholders, community groups, First Nations communities, and the public would be engaged over the course of the process. He encouraged participants to visit the project website 12

15 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary ( MasterPlan2018.com) for regular updates. The presentation concluded with an overview of the project s next steps including a second public meeting and open house on development options which is tentatively set for June of Facilitated Question and Answer Session The following represents a summary of the question and answer session that followed the presentation. The summary is not verbatim. Questions posed by the participants are noted with a Q, comments made by participants are represented by a C, and answers provided by Gene Cabral or Greg Ballentine are represented by an A. Q. You mentioned that there are improvements that can be done. I m wondering why flights are not scheduled so that there wouldn t be four, five or six planes idling on the tarmac spewing noxious fumes that cause discomfort for nearby residents. Some planes idle for up to forty minutes. Why don t you schedule flights so that this is prevented? You say you care about the community. Solving issues with plane idling would demonstrate that to us. The fumes are unhealthy and are preventing us from enjoying our balconies or simple walks along the waterfront. A. Idling is a big concern and we take it seriously. We have construction on our terminal that reduced gate capacity from ten gates to nine. We also had weather issues with surrounding airports that caused issues with gate capacity. We re expecting after construction to have eleven gates so that will help. We do measure gate holds and we hope to improve idling issues. We hope to demonstrate that we re working to provide a solution. Q. Thank you for consulting the community. I m concerned about the lack of reports from Airbiz and Urban Strategies in your work. The effects of landside traffic are significant in comparison to the service that the airport provides. From a traffic management standpoint there are issues related to the inability to expand road capacity in the Bathurst and Lakeshore area. BA Group has released a report that states there should be a limit on air traffic to solve these traffic issues. Why are these reports not referenced? A. We are aware of these reports. However, those reports based their numbers on the potential of jets that was discussed during the Runway Extension Environmental Assessment. We ve since seen model splits improve to address traffic concerns. We did see traffic increase on local streets from Gardiner Expressway ramp closures and changes to Queens Quay, however there is already a difference with the Yonge-Bay-York Gardiner Ramp opening. Q. Where do your traffic studies come from? Dillon Consulting? A. Some of that information does come from Dillon consulting. We also are looking at our commercial vehicles that currently come down Eireann Quay to service the island in terms of waste disposal and other services. We are looking to other options. Q. Can we get a commitment to 1200 passengers hourly? A. Our consultants will look at traffic impacts and assist us in determining what the appropriate passenger number could be. 13

16 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Q. I have a concern about plane idling. I don t know why you haven t told Porter Airlines that they cannot allow their planes to idle. It s oppressive to those who enjoy the waterfront. Yet, you let them do it despite the lack of capacity. That is wrong and offensive to the community. I want to address another issue. The growth numbers for Pearson and regional growth. We need to look at carbon emission reduction targets. One way to cut that down is by reducing air travel. We need to cut back drastically. A. The Master Plan will absolutely take into consideration those commitments to carbon emission reductions. We ve issued two sustainability reports. We need to look at the things we can do to improve the airport s operations. We are looking into single-engine taxi, electric vehicle usage, and hybrid vehicles. We will look to the government as well to take on every initiative that we can. C. It s not about your day-to-day airport operations. It s about the growth of aviation. We can t fly without damaging the environment. We need to forecast a future that cuts back on flying. That needs to be fit into the Master Plan. C. I ve lived in Toronto for a long time. There s not many cities in the world that have the waterfront that we do. I think it s a shame that It has been turned into a commercial airport. Q. I had a discussion with Greg Ballentine of WSP earlier. I want to reiterate my hope that you will commit to looking into an alternative to Runway End Safety Areas instead of paving the lake. Please use the airport s existing footprint. A. We re currently waiting for Transport Canada on that decision. I can only speak from the PortsToronto perspective. Q. I see that you have a stellar group of professionals working with you. Do you have any healthcare professionals on your team? I personally enjoy using the airport, but the fumes are an issue. There are cardiovascular issues, lung cancer, birth defects, and more. What s being done to address health? That should be a priority. A. That s a great perspective. We are also concerned about the environment. Toronto Public Health is not here today, but they do come to the Community Liaison Committee meetings and have shared some information from the 2013 Golder Report. I won t go through all the details, the report is online, but I would encourage you to look at it. One of the major concerns from that report is ground side traffic such as what exists on the Gardiner. Public Health will be working with us into the future. We are looking towards mitigating factors, such as switching our ferries from diesel to electric. Q. I m concerned about climate change, which is a key factor for long term planning. Last summer s rain is an example of climate change. How will you consider climate change in the Master Plan? A. I ll address that question in relation to existing operations. It was an unfortunate summer. We did have some breaches of our dockwalls, but we were able to maintain operations. Some 14

17 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary operations, however, did become challenging. We are working on addressing our operations in perspective to climate change through things such as planning for a 100-year storm event. C. It happened again today. I almost got killed. A taxi whipped around a corner and almost hit me. It happens all the time. What will it take for this to change? A kid getting killed? For the size of the airport, the ground-side access is too limited. It s really dangerous for the community. Additionally, I ve watched your shuttle bus for decades. It s polluting and almost always empty. It s wasteful. A. The shuttle bus has gone through some transformation. It used to be a forty-foot bus. It is a smaller bus now. We worked with the City of Toronto to design our shuttle service. It s the first thing you see out of the tunnel and we worked with the City to gain access to Union Station and we now also have access to the Royal York Hotel. We run four buses on a continual loop. Our numbers demonstrate that usage is up. C. I have a suggestion for the shuttle. Quebec and Montreal are innovative. They have ecological options for buses. The buses you use are probably very old as they are smelly and seem to give off a lot of emissions. Look to other cities that use more environmentally friendly buses. A. To just answer you on that, the buses were new in We will consider looking into other options. C. I remember when the Tripartite agreement was created. It was intended to prevent commercial aviation. I remember in 1982 when housing was built on the nearby island. I think the airport should be stopped. There shouldn t be additional traffic. I was appalled that the laws preventing a fixed link to the airport were overturned to put a new law in that would allow the tunnel. Many people think that s why Barbara Hall lost the election. She gave the deciding vote that allowed for exploring a fixed link to the airport. Q. I noticed that the planning window is twenty years with an update every five years. I also noticed that the Tripartite Agreement only goes until I think we can all agree that the waterfront revitalization has been tremendous. All the new parks are great. You notice all the foot traffic and the new cyclists. It s fantastic. I d like to know that as an organization, if there is the potential that the airport could be shutting down in 2033 that you are planning for that or have a contingency plan for when the Tripartite Agreement expires. If not, why? A. We also support what has happened along the waterfront. We see ourselves within the waterfront of Toronto. We re interested in protecting the balance that exists there. There are a lot of users of the airport that also access the waterfront. The Master Plan does not presuppose that the airport will exist beyond We are mandated under the Tripartite Agreement to operate the airport until I don t know what the anticipated numbers for growth at the airport yet, but that is what the Master Plan is for. Q. When are you expecting a decision on RESAs to come up? 15

18 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary A. We don t have that information. We ve submitted our responses to Transport Canada. We re expecting robust consultation from them, but we do not know yet. Q. Will you take a position on that? Expanding the runways? A. It s not about expanding runways, it s about meeting regulations. We won t be exempt from Transport Canada s regulations, but we will be consulting the community when that comes about. Q. Is there going to be a maximum level of business that you re considering under the Master Plan? Businesses operate on growth. You will face tremendous pressure from Porter and Air Canada. We want to know if you ll tell them that they cannot grow anymore. A. We have a cap based on airplane movements based on the NEF Contour. We predict that the Master Plan will reconfigure movements that comply with the NEF requirements. One of the things that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is branded on is its ease of access. We re looking to create a balance from the side of both the surrounding community and our passengers. It s not about Air Canada. It s not about Porter. We re looking to find our best balance of operations. To be open and transparent with you, we do speak with all stakeholders no matter how small. It s not about a single airline. Those airlines operate less than forty-five percent of all overall operations at the airport. C. The purpose of this meeting is to get input on the Master Plan. Well, I ve heard two issues with the Master Plan. You ve ignored climate change. There seems to be no mention of this. The experts are saying there is a huge crisis with airline travel as there seems to be no solution to increasing outputs of gasses, especially carbon. If your Master Plan has to deal with anything, it has to be that. The other thing your Master Plan ignores is the growth of downtown Toronto. I ve opposed this airport as it relates to the continued growth of the downtown core. If this is worth anything it has to deal with the redevelopment of the waterfront. That s part of Toronto s promise to be a great city. I believe it. I ll be looking to this process to see how you deal with these two things. Any expansion of operations would be disastrous for downtown Toronto. I also want to see you answer for climate change. Your growth always seems to be on the incline. We need to deal with climate change. Figure out how you re going to deal with it. Q. Thank you for consulting the community. There have been a few threads coming through. They tie into each other. When you look into the financial statement for PortsToronto and the traffic, and you look at the dollars, you will see that Porter accounts for eighty percent of profits. There is an agreement with Porter that sees their contract extend until If Porter fails, do you have a contingency plan? Porter presents a huge risk to the airport and to the viability of PortsToronto itself. A. Thank you for your points. You re right. We ve talked about eighty percent of our business coming from airlines. Porter is our base carrier. They possess about eighty-five percent of our slots. Many airports have base carriers. For example, Air Canada makes up for a large portion of Pearson International Airport s business. We do, however, have diversity from smaller scale 16

19 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary operations as well. Do we look at diversity, risk and the marketplace? Absolutely. That s something we re mindful of. Porter doesn t have the only voice at our airport. We meet will all other stakeholders regularly. Q. Will the masterplan cover revenue streams from other sources other than Porter Airlines? A. It s too early to say that. I m sure there will be some market analysis. Diversity will certainly be taken into consideration. A limiting factor for our airport are slot caps. We will have to take those into consideration. Q. I want to clarify something that I thought I heard you say. Did you say the number of people flying through the airport has gone from 22,000 to 2,800,000? It seems like our neighbourhood has sustained a lot without you even realizing the negative consequence that type of growth would have on the people that live here. This is an airport that exists within an area that has no buffer. I don t know another airport that is so close to schools and residences. Does that sound like a sustainable situation? Does this type of growth make sense to you? A. The airport has existed since The numbers have fluctuated. However, we had double the operations we see today during the 1960s. C. No one lived there then. A. I understand that, but we are mandated to operate at a certain level. We didn t put those properties there. However, we want to address how we operate in relation to the properties that have been built over the course of our existence. Q. The City of Toronto has been working on the Transform Toronto Plan and also on a Climate Change Plan. I want to know if you intend to interact with these two plans. A. I mentioned earlier some of the studies we are working through. We are working closely with the City of Toronto and we look for opportunities to better link with their initiatives. We have regular meetings with city staff. I m aware that the city has a new Resiliency Officer and we will look to work with them. Q. Has anyone looked to the cost benefit of recovering the airport as a park instead of proposed Rail Deck Park in 2033? A. The 2033 expiry of the Tripartite Agreement does not presume the land automatically becomes a park. Its not a simple yes or no answer. I m not sure if the city has explored that. C. I agree with a lot of the comments made here tonight. I was shocked by the increase of the airports operations as well. I want you to consider balance. That would also account for livability. It s not just the cost benefits of expansion. It should consider the environment, health, and additional livability factors. I want you to really remember that. The growth of the airport benefits a few. When you look at the balance of livability, it s really quite important. Send WSP to the waterfront. Observe what it is like to live here. Really experience it. Do consultations with 17

20 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary children. I m sure my daughter would give you excellent feedback on what its like to live here. We need to consider our youth and our children more. Q. I remember when the island was a sleepy airport. It sounds like you re trying to work with the community, and that s good, but where does the health and welfare of the community come into the design of the Master Plan? Why are the existing thresholds not being presented tonight? Why are you not putting people before passengers? You have a responsibility to us. I want to know what the air quality is and how it is affected by the airport. I am begging you to be more aware. Put our health first. Demonstrate to us what the thresholds are. We need write ups and we need to know what the tolerable and livable levels of pollution are. A. This is something the Master Plan will take into consideration. Q. Thank you for hosting this meeting. You ve been clear that your mandate is to run the airport efficiently. What do you see as the top three problems affecting the airport? A. I d say that the questions coming up tonight reflect issues arising at many airports, not just ours. That would include health, the environment, and the effects of operations on the environment. Q. That wasn t my question. I was asking what your concerns are. A. Your concerns are also our concerns. We ve done some work to engage with the community and build trust, but clearly there is more work to do. Q. Let s say you consulted many different groups and all said the same things related to concerns about the airport s operations. Let s say there were a bunch of studies that also said the effects of the airport were too great. Would you be able to reduce the number of flights to address these negative effects if there was a consensus? The Medical Officer of Health said back in that the airport should be decreasing in size. Can you demonstrate such? Can you, or will you, decrease airport operations? A. There are a couple issues here. There is the Golder Report. There is specific information in that report, but there is also information regarding what contributes to the pollution. For example, pollution from the Gardiner. We re not just looking into the Master Plan from a business operations standpoint, but also from the standpoint of our mandate. We will be looking into ways to achieve balance in the Master Planning process. C. The city is growing and we re welcoming thousands of new Torontonians. I realize that those people use the airport. I realize that it s a lost cause to fight the airport as this is a modern city. We need the airport at this time. I benefit greatly from this airport. I don t think my business could operate without it. I want to see attention paid to the optimization of noise and pollution reduction. Show the community that you are doing everything you can. Reduce wherever you can. Perhaps through airport vehicles. Maybe the airplanes cannot change, but demonstrate that you re considering all other options. Work with the city to reduce gridlock around the airport, especially during special events. 18

21 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Q. Back in 1993 there was a report from then PortsToronto CEO Lisa Raitt that came out during discussions about the bridge to the airport. She said that the bridge to the airport was absolutely essential to get enough emergency vehicles to the airport in the event of an emergency. We got access to that report through the Freedom of Information Act. It said that it would be essential for forty-six vehicles to get to the airport within twenty minutes or people would die in just a fifty-passenger crash. There has been nothing done to address this since and we know that because of FOI requests. If there was a crash it would be catastrophic. You are not considering people s safety in the event of a serious crash. You re putting passengers at risk. A. I m not going to talk about a report that is nearly twenty-five years old or comments made by our staff fifteen years ago. I want to say that we do take safety very seriously. We have modernized our fire trucks. We also went from six firefighters to eighteen stationed at our firehall. That is well above the standard. We ve done simulations every year as well as table tops. We test our systems. I can assure you that we have the ability to respond to emergency situations. Q. Where are your safety studies? I know that when you do those simulations the trucks are already on sight. A. We are mandated to do safety exercises every two years. We do them every year to make sure the safety requirements are there. Q. Strategic planning is a great opportunity to consider your role and identity. I think it would be good if PortsToronto would consider real strategic planning at this time. The Port is far more than an airport. If you want to do strategic planning you need to consider the overall thing that you re doing. I want to put this challenge forward. PortsToronto, will you start a strategic planning exercise to look into opportunities for all of your operations? There is a lot more that you could be focusing your attention on. A. Yes, I can take your comments back to PortsToronto. Q. I want to know why there is so much traffic along Stadium Road specifically related to the parking lot. What s going on with the parking lot and what can be done to calm traffic? A. The parking lot on Stadium Road is leased by the City of Toronto to us. It is run by a third-party called Stolport. Part of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan is to look at the entire area including that parking lot. Part of the longer-term plan is also to consolidate parking. Q. Your biggest revenue generator is Porter Airlines. It tried to go public twice, but was rejected because it would not release its financial statements. Do you have access to those statements? A. I cannot comment on their business or their IPO attempts, but from our perspective we ve seen growth in their operations. They recently purchased new aircraft. Q. I want to address your comments about cars causing more pollution than planes. What is your evidence for that? I can think of some studies where the evidence would say otherwise. 19

22 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary A. I m referencing the Golder Report. Clearly something we have to do is bring Toronto Public Health into the conversation. 5. Next Steps Michelle Dagnino, Lura Consulting, thanked participants for their thoughtful questions and comments during the question and answer session and for attending the meeting. She reminded participants to submit feedback forms and additional comments or questions to the project team by the February 21 st deadline. She reiterated that there would be additional opportunities for consultation including second public meeting slated to take place mid-2018 and a third meeting closer to the end of the year. Ms. Dagnino reminded participants to stay tuned to the project website for updates. 20

23 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Appendix A - Presentation 21

24 2018 Airport Master Plan Public Meeting and Open House February 7, 2018

25 Overview PortsToronto and Billy Bishop Airport Background on Airport Master Plan process, objectives and key components Managed Growth Strategy Connectivity to other initiatives including: Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan Waterfront Transit Reset Southern Ontario Airport Network (SOAN) Consultation and Engagement Plan Next Steps 2

26 Billy Bishop Airport is owned and operated by PortsToronto. Established under the Canada Marine Act in 1999, PortsToronto is a government business enterprise that is mandated to be financially self-sufficient and receives no federal, provincial or municipal funding. PortsToronto has four main business units including Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. 3

27 Billy Bishop Airport: Background Billy Bishop Airport was built in 1939 with its operations being governed by a Tripartite Agreement ( ) between PortsToronto, Transport Canada and the City of Toronto. Billy Bishop Airport is an important international gateway and served 2.8 million passengers in 2017, 2.1 million of which were non-connecting/local passengers. Commercial Air Carriers at Billy Bishop Airport offer flights to more than 20 destinations in Canada and the United States with connection opportunities to more than 80 locations around the world via our airlines networks. The airport is also home to several non-terminal commercial carriers such as FlyGTA that offers service to Niagara, Waterloo, Barrie and London, Ontario, and Pascan Aviation operating to St. Hubert, Quebec. 4

28 Billy Bishop Airport: Background Billy Bishop Airport has two award-winning commercial air carriers in Porter Airlines and Air Canada and is the ninth-busiest airport in Canada and the sixth-busiest Canadian airport serving the United States. The airport is also a base for an air ambulance service with approximately 4,500 flights per year, and is home to a sizable personal aviation community. Billy Bishop Airport s capacity is governed by operations and noise restrictions contained within a Tripartite Agreement making it one of North America s most noise and capacity restricted airport. The airport is also home to several non-terminal commercial carriers such as FlyGTA that offers service to Niagara, Waterloo, Barrie and London, Ontario, and Pascan Aviation operating to St. Hubert, Quebec. 5

29 Master Planning Background A Master Plan, also called a comprehensive plan, provides a long-range vision for the built environment which guides the appropriate use of lands and assists airport management in making informed decisions regarding future development. An Airport Master Plan is not a regulatory document. However it is a best management practice, which all levels of government/agencies use as a long-term planning tool. NAS (National Airport System) Airports when created by the Federal Government have built into their land leases a requirement to complete and submit to Transport Canada a Master Plan every 10 years with an update at the 5 year milestone. This requirement does not apply for Billy Bishop Airport as it is not a NAS Airport. 6

30 Master Planning Background PortsToronto planned for growth through a Land Use Plan in As part of a best practice, the first Airport Master Plan was prepared in 2012, but did not include consultation with the public. In 2014, a Master Planning Exercise was launched during the Porter Proposal to review the impacts associated with the introduction of Jets and a runway extension request, however subsequently ended after the Federal Governments decision not to support the opening the Tripartite Agreement to introduce jets and extend the landmass of the main runway. 7

31 Airport Master Plan Definition: A Master Plan presents a vision and strategy to utilize the airport s existing and potential assets to support improved aviation activity, customer experience, business development and social and environmental responsibility within the community it resides over the context of a 20-year planning period. The Master Planning process for Billy Bishop Airport will begin in 2018 with consultation with community groups, the public, airport stakeholders and various levels of government agencies, including first nation communities. 8

32 Master Planning Objectives Objectives of a Master Plan include: rationale for development concepts based on a growth/planning horizon; long-term development plan for infrastructure to support airport uses which will ensure operational objectives; reflecting on overall objectives of PortsToronto that include environmental responsibility, sustainability and social responsibility; and items that may be identified through the consultation and engagement process. Typical 20 Year planning horizon with update cycles (5 year review/10 year new). 9

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34 Managed Growth Strategy PortsToronto operates within a managed growth strategy to ensure modest growth that is balanced with Toronto s waterfront. This includes managing the current infrastructure, in consideration of the neighbourhood and community uses that our operations impact to ensure the rate of growth of the operations can be managed without compromising service and being a good neighbour. It is anticipated that passenger growth will continue similar to what has been experienced in 2014 (2.4 million), 2015 (2.5 million), 2016 (2.7 million) and 2017 (2.8 million), to the ultimate forecast of 3.6 million by These forecasts are under our current 202 Passenger Terminal Slots, FBO Charter flights and limited non-terminal commercial carriers such as Pascan Aviation and FlyGTA which offers service to St-Hubert, Niagara, Waterloo, Barrie and London (starting in 2018). 11

35 Managed Growth Initiatives Pedestrian Tunnel - Completed in 2015, has noticeably reduced traffic surges formerly associated with passengers arriving in clusters via the airport ferry. Taxi Corral Since 2012, the corral permits consolidation and management of taxi-pick up operations situated on City-owned lands leased by PortsToronto. Airport Shuttle Carries approximately 20% of trips to the airport, 27% of trips from the airport which supports 40% non-vehicle access through, walking, biking and TTC from the airport. Increased Traffic Management & On-Site Security PortsToronto leases a portion of the Cityowned Administration Building to provide management and security for landside airport operations. Ground Run-Up Enclosure (GRE) Completed in April 2017, the GRE dampens the noise impact from engine run-ups, which is an intrusively loud and frequent procedure that formerly resulted in a high number of noise complaints. 12

36 Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan PortsToronto and our consultants, have been meeting with City of Toronto departments since 2014 on various components of the plan as it relates to airport operations. City Staff Report went to Toronto and East York Community Council on Tuesday June 13, 2017, and all seven recommendations were unanimously accepted with minor amendments. Staff Report to City Council approved July 4, The short-term recommendations focused on an action plan that required outcomes where the City would work with PortsToronto, Waterfront Toronto and Toronto Realty Agency (successor to BuildToronto) on key work. 13

37 Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan PortsToronto objectives are to ensure continued enhanced taxi coral operation, parking spots and access to car rental, short-term parking options. Enhance community and airport pedestrian access and public realm with a focus to building better transit wayfinding connectivity from TTC 509 streetcar, provide enhanced bike stations and continue to promote modal spilt. Next steps Finalize detailed design for short term recommendations Work towards 5 year lease Cost estimates and cost sharing scenarios 14

38 Waterfront Transit Reset Project The City of Toronto, TTC and Waterfront Toronto are leading work on a transit review along the waterfront in two phases: from Bathurst St. west to Long Branch Go Station and from Bathurst St. east to Woodbine Ave. PortsToronto is a member of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and has been engaged at meetings in June for the west portion and in September for the east portion. Our involvement along with other agencies will help to ensure connectivity of all transportation network users in the community. City Staff Report is planned to go to City Council in

39 Southern Ontario Airport Network The current total capacity for all airports in Southern Ontario is estimated to be 90 million. By 2043 Southern Ontario will be home to 15.5 million people and the provincial GDP will be more than $1 trillion. By 2035 Pearson will welcome 80 million passengers per year and will reach capacity. By 2043 regional air travel volume is expected to reach 110 million passengers annually.* Southern Ontario airports will need to work together and specialize to meet the demand for air travel and ensure the sector continues to be an economic driver otherwise there will be a missed opportunity for the region. *Report - Toronto Pearson: Growth, Connectivity, Capacity. The Future of a Regional Asset 16

40 Southern Ontario Airport Network Toronto Pearson International Airport; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport; Hamilton John C. Munro International Airport; Kingston/Norman Rogers Airport; Lake Simcoe Regional Airport; London International Airport; Oshawa Executive Airport; Niagara District Airport; Peterborough Airport; Region of Waterloo International Airport; Windsor International Airport 17

41 Southern Ontario Airport Network May 9, 2017, White Paper released on future of travel By 2043 passenger loads and cargo tonnage in Southern Ontario will double: Passengers 49.1 million 110 million Cargo 470,000 tonnes 1 million tonnes Airports to undertake planning process to determine how each can best address the future needs and demand for air travel by working with key partners and communities. 18

42 Consultation and Engagement Plan A plan is being developed that will: Identify meetings with airport stakeholders, community groups, agencies including first nations, stakeholders, and the public; Deliver presentations at the airport CLC quarterly meetings, neighbourhood association meetings and public open houses/meetings at key points throughout the process; and Adopt best management practices, including tools and resources to support the process which include a project website, factsheets/faq s and how best to respond to questions. As part of the Consultation and Engagement Plan we would like to hear from you about key elements that you think should be included to ensure the success of the master plan process. 19

43 Next Steps We are planning for this consultation and engagement on the master plan over the next year, with today being the first of three public meetings. By gaining input early in the process, this will help inform tools and resources that will be needed to ensure transparency in the process and easy access to information, through a project website, similar to the one that exists for the ongoing Airfield Rehabilitation Program We will consult and engage with the airport Community Liaison Committee, as well as community groups, the public, airport stakeholders and various levels of government agencies, including first nation communities. 20

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45 PortsToronto Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Master Plan 2018 Public Meeting and Open House #1 Summary Appendix B Open house Displays 22

46 AERIAL MAP OF BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT

47 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN PROCESS STAKEHOLDER / COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LAUNCH WEBSITE WEBSITE UPDATES PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN Data Collection and Review Demand / Capacity Assessment and Requirements Prepare and Evaluate Development Options Select and Refine Recommended Development Option UPDATE Data Collection Stakeholder Interviews Community Outreach Infrastructure / Existing Conditions Assessment Industry Trends Market Analysis Prepare Base Mapping Prepare Activity Scenarios and Forecasts Develop Noise Exposure Forecasts associated with Activity Scenarios Identify capacity constraints Identify infrastructure and operational requirements Prepare Alternative Development Concepts Assess Environmental and Community Impacts Associated with Alternative Development Concepts Present Options to Public and Stakeholders Evaluate Development Options Select Preferred Option and Refine Prepare Draft Land Use Plan Prepare Short, Medium, and Long Term Phasing Plan Prepare 10-year Capital Plan Prepare Draft Airport Master Plan Prepare Final Airport Master Plan Release Airport Master Plan to Public Adherence to 1983 Tripartite Agreement Identify Objectives DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS DRAFT MASTER PLAN FINAL MASTER PLAN Late 2017 February 2018 Mid 2018 Late 2018 Early 2019 PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC MEETING

48 MASTER PLANNING OBJECTIVES Objectives of a Master Plan include: Rationale for development concepts based on a growth/planning horizon; Long-term development plan for infrastructure to support airport uses which will ensure operational objectives; Reflecting on overall objectives of PortsToronto that include environmental responsibility, sustainability and social responsibility; and, Items that may be identified through the consultation and engagement process. Typical 20-year planning horizon with update cycles (5 year review/10 year new).

49 NOISE MANAGEMENT The Noise Management Office has a two-part mandate: Receives, investigates and responds to noise complaints. The office utilizes a state-ofthe-art Aircraft Flight Tracking and Noise Monitoring System to monitor daily operations. Information gathered is then analyzed to identify areas of specific concern, and an action plan is developed to address noise concerns where possible. In addition to producing monthly noise reports, the office reports data on an annual basis. Noise Barrier Wall Billy Bishop Toronto Airport Western Channel 1 Noise Monitoring Toronto System Inner Harbour East Gap Keating Channel Port of Toronto Don River 3 Toronto Outer Harbour Ship Channel Outer Harbour Marina Bay Ashbridge s Ground Run-up Enclosure Toronto Islands Noise Monitoring System Leslie Street Spit

50 NOISE MANAGEMENT WHAT WE DO: The Noise Management Office receives complaints from individuals, determines what occurred by using tools including the airport s noise monitoring terminals, resolves the issue and reports back to individual. The public can also use WebTrak, an online tool to track aircraft overhead. WebTrak uses current and historical commercial flight data available online 24/7. WHAT THE 2018 MASTER PLAN WILL LOOK AT: The 2018 Master Plan will examine all airport-related noise sources, including ferry and construction, and propose ways to mitigate current and future noise impacts. OUTCOMES FROM THE 2012 MASTER PLAN: The 2012 Master Plan proposed that a dedicated two-sided engine run-up facility be provided on the south side of Runway that would be designed to mitigate the impact of engine test noise on surrounding communities. In April 2017 a three-sided Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE) was put into operation which has resulted in a significant reduction in noise complaints. In fact, in 2017 only one noise complaint was received in connection to an engine run-up. NOTE: The airport is closed to all flights between 11:00 p.m. and 6:45 a.m., except for Medivac/ORNGE and emergency flights.

51 WINTER OPERATIONS Winter operations are a major function at the airport, with inspection, service and maintenance of: All navigational aids including airfield lighting, signage and pavement markings; and, All equipment involved in the winter fleet including sweepers, plows and snow blowers. Our winter operations plan is intended to optimize the use of personnel, equipment and procedure to effectively clear snow and ice from aircraft, vehicle and pedestrian movement areas to provide safe, serviceable operation by all airport users. Snow and ice control activities include sweeping, plowing, and blowing of all operational surfaces. The ultimate objective of these activities is to remove pavement surface contaminants which could adversely affect aircraft, vehicle performance and pedestrian movement. Provide Airfield Movement Surface Condition Reports (AMSCR). Real-time electronic condition reports sent from an airfield inspection vehicle to Nav Canada, Flight Service Stations and based air carriers.

52 Description: Oshkosh high-speed blower with 700 HP engine. Moves 5,000 tons of snow per hour. Throws snow up to a distance of 200 feet. Blower Head: Snow Impeller, 59 in. (1,499 mm) in diameter with 5 blades. Snow Discharge chute, 30 in. (762 mm) in diameter.

53 WINTER OPERATIONS AND GLYCOL CONTAINMENT WHAT WE DO: When it snows, the airfield is cleared continuously with sweepers pushing snow towards the infield within the contaminated snow storage area. De-icing with glycol spray is applied to aircraft within a specified containment area, and flows into a holding tank which is pumped to the City of Toronto s sanitary system to be treated. WHAT THE 2018 MASTER PLAN WILL LOOK AT: The Master Plan will review equipment needs to adopt operational efficiencies for snow removal, review current capacity and future needs of glycol for de-icing use. The Master Plan will also look at ways to mitigate impacts from winter operations. OUTCOMES FROM THE 2012 MASTER PLAN: The 2012 Master Plan identified the need for expanded facilities for a maintenance garage and new equipment, which have been planned for and implemented into today s operations.

54 LANDSIDE TRANSPORTATION How do passengers, employees and service vehicles access the airport: Approximately 40% take the TTC, shuttle bus, bike or walk from the airport; More than 90% of passengers use the pedestrian tunnel. Based on 2015 survey data, airport traffic makes up approximately 10-12% of all traffic in the surrounding area: On Lake Shore Boulevard airport traffic makes up 2-4% of all traffic. On Bathurst Street north of Queens Quay (identified as the key airport route) 30-35% of traffic in this block is airport related. In the neighbourhood, west from Queens Quay to Stadium Road, airport traffic comprises 2% of all traffic in the morning peak and 7% of all traffic in the afternoon peak. On other routes in the area, from Queens Quay to the east, Dan Leckie Way, and Bathurst Street to the north, airport traffic comprises approximately 15 % of total traffic.

55 LANDSIDE TRANSPORTATION WHAT WE DO: Manage landside operations from ferry access, shuttle bus service, taxi corral and curb operations. As part of the 3-year Airfield Rehabilitation Program, an innovative option to barge construction equipment and materials from the Port Lands to the airport was an effective mitigation measure that resulted in reduced noise and truck traffic through the neighbourhood. WHAT THE 2018 MASTER PLAN WILL LOOK AT: The 2018 Master Plan will identify future challenges and opportunities with respect to ground transportation, including enhanced passenger connections and public amenities. Landside access to the island to provide connections to the airport, as well as for service vehicles to maintain City of Toronto infrastructure and provide a safe and reliable connection for island residents to the mainland all year long will also be examined. In 2016, approximately 1,100 City of Toronto vehicles accessed the Toronto islands, to service the Water Treatment Facility, transport recycling, organics and garbage, etc. OUTCOMES FROM THE 2012 MASTER PLAN: The 2012 Master Plan identified that landside transportation and access to the airport needed to be a key element of the master planning process. In the years since, the pedestrian tunnel has had a significant and positive impact on access to the airport and island and has reduced congestion stemming from large groups of passengers arriving and departing according to the ferry schedule. Other improvements to the taxi corral and traffic flow has improved access and increased efficiency.

56 EMERGENCY SERVICES Continued collaboration with Toronto Fire Services and Billy Bishop Airport Fire Department.

57 BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT FLEET Red 1 Oshkosh Striker 1500 Delivered/Built 2009 Red 3 Waltek 5500 Delivered 2002 Refurbished 1994 Red 4 Pierce Freight-liner M Red 5 Ford F-350 /Darch 2009(delivered 2012) Water Tank Capacity 6000 Litres Foam Tank Capacity 850 Litres Dry Chemical 225 pounds Discharge capacity 2840 Litres per minute Red 2 Oshkosh Striker 1500 Delivered/Built 2011 Water Tank Capacity 6000 Litres Foam Tank Capacity 850 Litres Dry Chemical 225 pounds Discharge capacity 2840 Litres per minute Water Tank Capacity 5500 Litres Foam Tank Capacity 660 Litres Discharge capacity 2200 Litres per minute Water tank capacity Discharge capacity 3293 Litres (870 Gal) Discharge capacity: 3975 lpm 150 psi@ 1850 rpm pm rpm pm rpm No foam tank Induction capability Structural firefighting First Aid Command Vehicle Ice water rescue equipment Confined space equipment First Aid

58 AERIAL MAP OF BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT

59 EMERGENCY SERVICES WHAT WE DO: Respond to emergency situations for aircraft rescue, structural fire, and hazardous materials; elevator entrapments, vehicle extrications, and ice/cold water rescue, and medical First Responder. WHAT THE 2018 MASTER PLAN WILL LOOK AT: Current and projected emergency service needs and associated facility requirements. OUTCOMES FROM THE 2012 MASTER PLAN: Identified a need for additional equipment storage bay including additional apparatus. This was installed in 2014.

60 SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY Billy Bishop Airport is committed to being a leader in security and to continually improve security through the following objectives: Enhancing cooperation and collaboration with our security partners; Promoting a culture of security vigilance and awareness; Implementing effective processes and procedures that meet national and international standards and complying with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements; Reviewing all security incidents including implementation of corrective actions and lessons learned; and, Communicating and informing the airport community regarding security issues.

61 SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY WHAT WE DO: Close working relationship and continued collaboration with Toronto Police Services, as well as our service provider G4S. WHAT THE 2018 MASTER PLAN WILL LOOK AT: Current regulatory requirements and any plans for regulatory change to modernize security at airport and marine environments. OUTCOMES FROM THE 2012 MASTER PLAN: Although the 2012 Master Plan did not identify any regulatory changes, compliance with security and public safety regulations are reviewed continuously through other means.

62 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS With the opening of the pedestrian tunnel in 2015, this infrastructure has provided much needed relief to landside transportation connections and improved access for passengers and vehicle traffic that service the airport and City services to island residents. As the airport owner and operator, PortsToronto is working closely with the Terminal operator, Nieuport, on reducing construction impacts on airport operations and the neighbourhood during upgrades to the Terminal. The project, which will be completed this summer, will enhance the overall airport experience for travelling passengers. A number of supporting infrastructure-related studies (such as storm-water management, glycol containment, etc.) will be undertaken as a part of the Master Plan 2018 that will assist with identifying future infrastructure needs.

63 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AIRFIELD REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND GRE

64 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WHAT WE DO: Billy Bishop Airport leads the procurement, planning, design, construction and overall delivery of capital infrastructure projects to support airport operations. We are in the last year of a 3-year Airfield Rehabilitation Program, the most significant airfield infrastructure construction program undertaken since the airport opened. This program involved the collaboration of construction engineering and marine consulting services to barge construction equipment and materials from the Port Lands to the airport which mitigated impacts of construction traffic through the neighbourhood. WHAT THE 2018 MASTER PLAN WILL LOOK AT: The Master Plan will review and identify any additional infrastructure needs and improvements to support airport operations, landside and airside. OUTCOMES FROM THE 2012 MASTER PLAN: The 2012 Master Plan identified the need to rehabilitate the airfield infrastructure, by reconstructing/rehabilitating the Runways and 06-24, taxiways, apron including new LED lighting, and the closure of Runway In addition, the Ground Run-Up Enclosure (GRE) was a noise mitigation measure that was recommended. The GRE was completed in April 2017 to dampen noise associated with the aircraft engine run-ups which are a safety requirement mandated by Transport Canada following engine maintenance.

65 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY A significant three-year rehabilitation program to replace the existing aging civil and electrical infrastructure (pavements and lighting) for the airport s runways, taxiways and apron areas began in June Given that a portion of construction activities occur during night-time hours when the airport is closed to aircraft traffic, PortsToronto implemented measures to minimize the impact of construction activities on local residents including limitations on construction vehicle access and construction-related noise and lighting. In order to reduce construction-related traffic through the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood, the majority of equipment and material to the site WAS transported by barge from PortsToronto s Marine Terminal yard in the Port Lands to a temporary dock on the east side of the airport. For example, the floating barge can carry 600 tonnes of aggregate material from the Port Lands to the airport in one trip, eliminating the need for 50 dump trucks (25 each way) on the roads in the neighbourhood. Rather than disposing of the asphalt remnants from the construction process, the grindings were used to build the new perimeter road around the airport and the Ground Run-up Enclosure s steel fabricants are locally based in Mississauga, Ontario, further eliminating the need for trucks on Canada s highways.

66 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WHAT WE DO: Environmental mitigation and sustainability is a priority in the PortsToronto operation at the airport. Billy Bishop Airport is the only airport in North America that is 100% powered by renewable energy, through Bullfrog Power. The airport s two air carriers utilize the Bombardier Q400 aircraft which is among the world s leading aircraft for reduced emissions and noise. WHAT THE 2018 MASTER PLAN WILL LOOK AT: Current and future environmental impacts in the areas of noise management, storm-water management, glycol containment, carbon reductions, etc. Identify opportunities to adopt energy management practices that will reduce energy consumption and associated GHG emissions consumption. OUTCOME FROM THE 2012 MASTER PLAN: Although the 2012 Master Plan did not identify environmental sustainable opportunities specifically, noise reduction/mitigation (Ground Run Up Enclosure) and the new LED lighting on the airfield, are examples that sustainability has been a key priority and will be tracked through the 2018 Master Plan and the annual PortsToronto sustainability reporting.

67 LEADERS IN THE FIELD Airport Wildlife and Environment Specialists WE HELP YOU Take advantage of the airport environment Implement wildlife management solutions Meet or -exceed airport regulation